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  1. Caring for someone with dementia

    If the person you care for is diagnosed with dementia, you don’t have to manage on your own. Find out more with Age UK.

  2. How to prepare for flooding

    live in a high-risk area. If you're not sure whether you should prepare for flooding, you can check the long-term flood risk for your local area on GOV.UK . If you like, you can sign up to get free flood ... means you should take action a severe  flood warning means there's a danger to life. Sign up for free flood warnings by phone, text or email on GOV.UK Planning ahead can save you valuable time, protect

  3. Digital inclusion for older people

    confidence and changing lives. These days we rely on our computers, smart phones, tablets and the internet for everything from socialising to shopping. But while many of us have grown up with these developments

  4. Information for older trans people

    support you. There are groups and resources available for older LGBT+ people and trans people of all ages that you might find useful. Find a group for older LGBT+ people Our Trans issues and later life factsheet

  5. Benefits for mixed age couples

    The way benefits are awarded to mixed age couples has changed. Find out if this affects you and what you should do if it does.

  6. Government help for energy bills

    Find out what government help with energy bills is available for you to help with the cost of living in the UK.

  7. Dental services for older people

    regularly. If you’re on certain benefits you can receive free NHS treatment or you might be eligible for help through the NHS Low Income Scheme. To keep your teeth and gums healthy, it’s important to ... Based on the health of your teeth and gums, your dentist will decide how often you should visit them for a check-up. The recommendation is likely to be between 12 and 24 months, but it can be as often as

  8. Day centres for older people

    Age UK's hugely popular day centres aim to improve the quality of life for older people by helping them to be independent and be with other people.

  9. Energy advice for the home

    support is available to help you pay your bills. Payments to help with heating costs We have information and advice on a number of schemes and payments available to help you manage your heating costs over ... Winter Fuel Payment  An annual tax-free payment for people receiving certain benefits to help with heating costs during the colder months.  Find out more Cold Weather Payment Extra money for people

  10. Friendship services for older people

    They will often involve a volunteer befriender visiting an older person in their home, perhaps for a cup of tea and a chat, or accompanying them to an activity (such as a trip to a cafe or the theatre) ... signed up for our befriending service. "It's the best thing that I could have ever done," she says. Need some advice? The Age UK Advice Line is a free, confidential, national phone service for older people

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