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We know that growing older doesn't come with a manual. Later life may bring changes and opportunities, and you may need to know about rights, organisations, and services that are unfamiliar to you.
Our free guides provide information and advice on a range of topics, from claiming benefits and Power of Attorney to care at home and care homes.
Guides for individuals
Printed copies of our guides are available by post for individuals to order for themselves or a loved one. To keep our costs and environmental impact to a minimum, please order no more than 2 copies of any guide at one time. All publications can also be viewed and downloaded free of charge from our guide downloads section.
Guides for organisations
If you are looking to order guides on behalf of an organisation, please visit our Guides for Organisations page.
Making your Will
This guide explains how to make a Will. Making a Will allows you to make choices about what happens to your assets when you die. In Scotland, there are legal rules about what happens if someone dies without a Will, but there can still be disputes.
Accessing NHS services: Who to Contact and How
NHS health services have changed in recent years. This guide provides information on how to access the different NHS services and which service to approach for your issue. It also discusses common health concerns for older people and the help available.
Adult Disability Payment
Adult Disability Payment is for working age adults who have difficulties with daily tasks or mobility due to a disability or health condition. This guide provides details of the eligibility criteria for Adult Disability Payment and how to apply.
Age Maze
We know that growing older doesn’t come with a manual. Later life can bring changes, challenges and new opportunities. Our Age Maze guide aims to give you information about the organisations and services that are there to help you.
Age Scotland Publications List
This publication is a list of the free information guides available from Age Scotland. It can be used as a postal order form and explains other ways to order our guides.
A Guide for Adult Carers in Scotland
Caring for a friend or relative can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience. It can also be stressful and exhausting, but there is support available for unpaid carers, and for the person you care for.
Arranging a Funeral
Our Arranging a Funeral guide provides information about planning a funeral for a family member or friend, as well as guidance on choosing arrangements for your own funeral.
Avoiding Scams
It can be difficult to know how to spot a scam. While people of all ages are at risk from scams, older people may be targeted by scammers more often than younger people. This guide explains some of the most common types of scams and what to look out for.
Being an Attorney: Understanding the role
If you have been asked to take on Power of Attorney, it is important you understand what the role of attorney involves. This guide explains the duties of an attorney in Scotland, and what to consider before deciding if being an attorney is right for you.
Being Prepared: Power Cuts, Extreme Weather and Beyond
This guide looks at how to prepare for major emergencies, so you can protect your well-being if the worst happens. It also explores ways to build resilience, to put yourself in the best position for dealing with life’s ups and downs.
Benefit and Pension Changes
Information for older people about the latest changes to the State Pension and the social security benefits system in Scotland.
Benefits for People Living with Dementia
The benefits system can provide financial support for people living with dementia.
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