Taking it further: Weblinks
Growing older, facing up
For older people - and those who care about them - life can present difficult real choices.
Join the debate
Should older people stay in their own homes as long as possible? Who pays? What do you think?
If you're looking for more information and practical advice, we've selected some of the best websites as starting points.
Age Concern works with and for older people. Their website offers routes to free advice and fact sheets.
Age Concern England
Age Concern Scotland
Age Concern Wales
Age Concern Northern Ireland
Alzheimer's Society works to improve the quality of life of people affected by dementia in England, Wales, and Northern Ireland.
Counsel and Care provides advice, information and financial support.
Disabled Living Foundation offers free advice about all types of daily living equipment and mobility products.
Elderly Accommodation Council has expertise housing for older people across the UK.
Help the Aged is international charity fighting to free older people from poverty, isolation and neglect.
Relatives and Residents Association brings together older people needing, or living in, residential care and their families and friends.
United Kingdom Home Care Association is a professional association of home care providers, with details of local agencies
Content last updated: 17/07/2009
