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Getting Older
 


About this section


Life expectancy in the UK is increasing; there are more elderly people than ever before.
When you are approaching retirement age there are a number of factors to consider. If you have a good knowledge of what is offered to you as you approach an older age, you can make suitable arrangements to ensure you maximise all the services available. This section outlines the preparations people should be making and the benefits you are entitled to in later years.

The Facts...

  • It is estimated that there will be 27.2 million people aged 50 and over by 2031.
  • Population ageing is primarily the result of sustained low fertility - a low number of births.
  • Older women outnumber older men. Death rates are higher among men than among women.
  • Around two-thirds of the population over 75 are women.
  • From 6 April 2020, the state pension age for women will be 65, the same as for men.
  • There are over 300,000 people living in nursing or residential care homes in the UK.


Articles in this Category
03/12/2008 FAQs - Getting Older
  Frequently asked questions - getting older
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03/12/2008 Supported Housing
  Sheltered housing and care homes
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03/12/2008 Care in the Home
  Services available to assist you in your home
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03/12/2008 Equity Release Scheme
  Equity release schemes explained
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03/12/2008 Benefits
  Pension credit, travel, heating and other benefits explained
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