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Find out about care at home, adaptations and technology to help you stay independent in your own home for longer.

Use our directory to find local home care agencies anywhere across the UK.
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Learn about the benefits, support and rights you have as a carer to help you through this difficult time.

Use our simple tool to find out how much care might cost and what financial support is available.
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Learn about funding options for home care, home adaptations and care homes, together with Attendance Allowance, gifting assets and Power of Attorney.

Use our simple tool to find out how much care might cost and what financial support is available.
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Consider your options and learn about sheltered housing, retirement villages and care homes.

Use our directory to find local care homes, home care agencies and carer support services across the UK.
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Guidance on the practical and emotional aspects at the end of life, from planning end of life care to arranging a funeral and coping with bereavement.

From writing your will, to setting up your Power of Attorney, Which? is here to help you make important decisions for your future.
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Retirement villages
Retirement villages are a popular way for older people to downsize. Our guide explains what they are, and the pros and cons of choosing this option.
Real-life stories
Anne's story
54 | IPSWICH
Read Anne’s story about her parents moving from a large house more than 150 miles from her, to local sheltered housing.
Charlie's story
CHELTENHAM
Read Charlie’s story about the range of care options he’s arranged and considered for his parents, including sheltered housing.
Further reading
Whether you’re a homeowner or a private or council tenant, there are a number of downsizing options available.
We explain what cohousing is, how communities work and the pros and cons for older people living in such a community.