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We know that growing older doesn't come with a manual. Later life may bring changes and opportunities to your life and you may need to know about rights, organisations and services which are unfamiliar to you.

We provide free information and advice to help you on diverse topics ranging from claiming benefits and Power of Attorney, to care at home and care homes.  Please browse our guides and place your order below.

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  • HOU12 Older Homeowners Guide thumbnail

    Older Homeowner's Guide

    Our Older Homeowner's Guide will help you to make sure the place you live meets your needs as you get older. It covers repairs, adaptations, security, money, wellbeing and how to deal with some common problems faced by homeowners.

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    Pension Credit

    If you have a low income and modest savings, Pension Credit can top up your income and give you access to other benefits and cost savings.

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    Planning for your future healthcare

    Information about Advance Directives and Advance Statements, anticipatory care planning and other medical decisions.

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    Power of Attorney

    A Power of Attorney is a way to give someone the legal right to make decisions on your behalf if you become unable to make them yourself, and to support you with managing your finances.

  • DEM1 Reducing your risk of dementia thumbnail

    Reducing your risk of dementia

    Currently, there is no cure for dementia, and it cannot be entirely prevented, but there are steps you can take to improve your general health and lower your risk.

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    Returning to Scotland from Abroad

    Useful information if you are a British citizen who has lived abroad, and you are considering returning to live in Scotland.

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    Rights of LGBTQ+ older people in Scotland

    Most of the issues, advice and policies relating to later life apply to everyone equally, but there are some things that may affect members of the LGBTQ+ community differently.

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    Scottish Welfare Fund

    The Scottish Welfare Fund helps people on a low income who are in difficult situations, by providing cash or goods to help in an emergency, or to support someone to live in their community.

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    State Pension

    Find out about how and when to claim your State Pension, and how to deal with any problems.

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    Staying safe from abuse

    Information about sources of help if you are experiencing abuse, worried about abuse or concerned that someone you know is being abused.

  • VET11 Support for Older LGBT Veterans thumbnail

    Support for Older LGBT+ Veterans in Scotland

    This guide offers members of the ex-service LGBTQ+ community information and advice on support available in later life. It is published by Age Scotland in partnership with Fighting With Pride

  • LEG11 The older workers' guide thumbnail

    The Older Worker's Guide

    Information about rights and issues for older employees, including where to find advice about problems at work.

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