Relationships and family

Main topics

• End of life issues

  Thinking about the end of life can be difficult, but being informed can help us stay in control of the way we die.

• Coping with bereavement

  When you lose someone, it can feel like your world has fallen apart. Our advice and support can help you cope.

• How to adjust to living alone

  Although it may be scary to begin with, living on our own is a situation most of us can adapt to.

• Worried about someone

  If you're worried about an older person, it can be difficult to know where to turn or how to help. Read our tips.

• Sex and intimacy

  See our information on understanding sex and intimacy in later life.

• LGBT+

  Most issues and advice relating to later life apply to everyone equally, but some things affect LGBT+ people differently.

• Top tips for grandparents

  It's normal to feel nervous about spending time with little ones. We can give you some support.

• Remarrying

  There are some key practical issues to consider when remarrying or forming a new civil partnership.

• Protection from abuse

  We should be able to live safely, without having to worry about being exploited, abused or neglected.