Your questions

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QI’m always leaving my face mask in the car, can I get a chain for it like you can for glasses so I always have it with me?

Manda, by email Yours says This 9in face mask lanyard is a great way keep your mask ready to use at all times when you’re out.

■ Available in pink or yellow daisies from

£5. BagDeVie on Etsy.com

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My wife of 40 years died earlier this year, and while I do have a very supportive family, I worry that Christmas will be hard especially if we can’t see one another. Is there anyone I can talk to if I need to? Name and address

supplied Yours says ‘Firsts’ without a loved one are hard for all who knew and loved them, so remember her with a toast and stories. If you find you need extra support from someone impartial, The Silverline is a free confidential helpline especially for older people, available 24 hours a day.

■ 0800 470 8090/ www.thesilver line.org.uk

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Where can I buy a fulllength dressing gown with a zip? Mrs S Burkett

Yours says Online nightwear and lingerie store Slenderella, sells dressing gowns and housecoats in different patterns, lengths, colours and fabrics with zips.

■ Sizes S-XL from £35, call 01773 824388/www.slenderella.co.uk

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My family have decided to send each other Secret Santa presents this year, can you give me an idea of something I can get a teenager for about £20?

Faith, by email Yours says With most teens attached to a device, you can’t go wrong with a portable battery charger, such as the one below right from Anker, rrp £14.99. Alternatively, you can pop folded cash inside this CashStash capsule keyring (£7.99) for use in emergencies. ■ Both available from Amazon.co.uk

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An elderly relative is coming to stay for a while. Unfortunately, she has the odd night-time ‘accident’ but I don’t want her to suffer the indignity of having noisy plastic sheets on her bed. Do you have any ideas?

Jane, Stafford Yours says These undetectable waterproof sheets from Hippychick are ultra-soft, breathable and made from pure brushed cotton and are the perfect alternative to the sweaty plastic undersheets.

■ Available in single, double and king size, prices start at £30, 01278 434440/www.hippychick.com