This guide has tips on how to settle into your new home, including what friends and family can do, and how a good care home can help you to feel at home. We spoke to care home residents, relatives and staff about their experiences and we’ve included their suggestions and stories throughout.

Funding your own care at home or in a care home. This guide is intended for people paying for all of their own care, and their friends and family. It explains council assessments and how they could help you. Whether you’re looking at residential care or need care at home, it’s important to consider your options carefully and review them regularly.

This guide looks at how to live well with long-term conditions, including how to help yourself, where to look for support and information, and how to get the most out of medical appointments. If you need medical advice or information on a specific condition, speak to your GP or consultant.

How to stay connected in older age. Loneliness is a personal experience and people find different ways to overcome these feelings. This guide has advice on simple things to try which could help reduce loneliness, and information on where to look for more help.

Where to start and what to consider. In this guide, we look at what to consider when choosing a care home. As well as the essential practical questions like cost and location, it’s important to think about what you want from a home and whether a care home is actually the best option.

Protecting your property. This guide looks at simple and effective ways you can improve your home security to avoid burglary and other crimes around the home. It also outlines where you can get help to keep your property safe and what to do if your home is broken into.

How to spot risks and prevent accidents. This guide can help you identify some of the common hazards in your home and advise you on preventive measures. There are some simple checks you can do yourself. You can also get help to keep you safe and well.

How to recognise the signs and the action you can take. This guide explains what mental health is and what might make you vulnerable to depression. It also has guidance on where you can go for help, and things you can do to help yourself and stay well.

How to get the support you need. This guide explains your rights and the benefits, services and support that may be available to help you look after someone else. It also looks at what happens when your caring role ends.

Tips for safe and confident driving in later life. This guide covers things you can do to help you feel safe and confident when driving, and what the alternatives might be if you do decide to stop driving in the future. This decision should be based only on your ability to stay safe on the roads, not on your age.