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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 to help you on diverse topics ranging from claiming benefits and Power of Attorney, to care at home and care homes.
If you are an individual requesting guides for yourself or a loved one, please browse our guides and place your order below. You can order up to 2 copies of any guide at one time.
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All publications can also be viewed and downloaded from our Information Guides section.
Staying Safe from Abuse
Information about sources of help if you are experiencing abuse, and things you can do to protect yourself if you are worried about abuse.
Staying Safe Online
It can be hard to know how to stay safe while using the internet. This guide covers topics including how to protect your computer from viruses, creating secure passwords, spotting and avoiding scams and who to contact if things go wrong.
Support for Older LGBT+ Veterans in Scotland
This guide offers members of the ex-service LGBTQ+ community information and advice on support available in later life. It is published by Age Scotland in partnership with Fighting With Pride.
The Older Worker's Guide
Working in later life is becoming more common - and in older age we are more likely to have health problems or caring commitments. This guide covers workers' rights, issues that older employees may encounter and where to get advice about problems at work.
The Veteran's Guide to Later Life in Scotland
Veterans of the Armed Forces and ex-military personnel have entitlements to benefits and support as a result of their military service. Find out about organisations, services and groups that support and are tailored to veterans.
Unforgotten Forces directory
A directory of Unforgotten Forces partners and services
Unforgotten Forces magazine
This magazine from the Unforgotten Forces partnership is for the older ex-Armed Forces community. It is full of stories about the work and difference made by Unforgotten Forces partner charities and other groups that support older veterans.
Universal Credit
Universal Credit is a means-tested non-taxable benefit to top up your income to a minimum level set by the government. Find out how to apply for Universal Credit and who can get this income-based benefit.
Unpaid Carers of People Living with Dementia: Know your rights!
A guide for anyone caring for someone living with dementia, written by carers with lived experience of this situation. It will help you to understand your rights as an unpaid carer and how to access the support available to you and the person you support.
Useful Contacts
In later life, you may be faced with practical problems that you have not had to deal with before. This guide lists organisations that can help with a range of common issues.
Warm and Well
Information about energy tariffs, Smart Meters and how to keep you and your home safe and warm while saving money on your energy bills. It also covers what to do if your energy supply goes wrong.
What is a Benefit Check?
A benefit check provides tailored advice about benefits and social security. It allows our friendly helpline advisers to help you make sure you are not missing out on any benefit entitlements. This guide provides details about the benefit check process.
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