Assisted living (also known as extra-care housing) is a type of ‘housing with care’ which means you can live independently while being assisted with tasks such as washing, dressing, going to the toilet or taking medication. Our pages aim to answer these q

Over 70 local Age UKs provide handyperson services in England, covering around 70% of the country. Services are also provided by Age UKs and others in Wales and Scotland. Services differ from place to place, but these are the sorts of jobs they can usuall

Most of the issues, advice and policies that relate to later life apply to everyone in the same way – but there are some things that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people differently. As part of a wider shift in views and attitudes, l

This factsheet explains what help is available if you are homeless or at risk of homelessness, for example because of a tenancy ending or relationship breakdown. It looks at common causes of homelessness and what to do in each case, what to do if you u

This factsheet gives information about housing intended specifically for older people, usually aimed at those over 55 or 60. Specialist housing for older people comes in many different forms and we cannot cover all of these here. However, a common model i

This factsheet is about anti-social behaviour that takes place in the home or neighbourhood. It includes information on noisy neighbours, hedge disputes and harassment. It is primarily aimed at people experiencing anti-social behaviour but there is inform

Many of us find that as we get older we start to think more about where we live. Do you want to stay where you are, but could do with some support to make life easier? Would repairs or adaptations make it more comfortable? Perhaps you’re thinking about mo

We use the word ‘scam’ to indicate a dishonest or fraudulent scheme designed to cheat someone. It could be anything from buying products or services, to making investments or becoming involved in apparently failsafe business propositions. This guide expla