THERE are countless sources of free legal information available. Of course, there are some scenarios when you’ll need to consult a solicitor, but you might be able to find the help you require on the internet or from an advice agency or another organisation. In this section we examine how you can find the help you need, including when you may need to pay for legal advice…

IT is never too late to adopt a healthier lifestyle and you’ll certainly feel the benefit whatever your age. Eating well and exercising regularly can also improve some conditions and prevent the onset of others. In this section we outline some of the ways you can stay fit and healthy in later life…

Physical Fitness

IT is crucial you stay as active as possible as this can reduce the risk of a range of age-associated conditions. These include heart disease, diabetes and strokes. Exercise can improve circulation and will also help with mobility, balance, flexibility and co-ordination. It should help you sleep too. Feelings of anxiety can also be reduced by exercising frequently. This doesn’t need to be a tough gym workout. It could be a brisk walk in the fresh air (some areas have council-run walking groups).

THE phrase “you’re never too old” is a bit of a tired cliche. But if you do happen to be an older person then it will have a special resonance. Retirement might mean hours of pottering about in the garden for some of you, if that is your cup of tea. But there is a huge array of activities, entertainment and education out there for people over 50. In this section we showcase some of them…

STATISTICALLY, people aged 50 and over are less likely to become victims of crime than younger people. But that may be no comfort if old age brings with it feelings of vulnerability, especially if you live alone. But you can lower the risk by adopting some simple crime prevention steps, without becoming a prisoner in your own home. In this section, we explain how you can achieve this….

GETTING around on public transport when you are older may seem a little daunting. But it could also prove liberating – and save you money – if you are willing to give buses and trains a go. Discounts exist for many travel services, while there is also a lot of help with other mobility services. Here we explain more…

Buses

THOSE the State Pension age and those who are “eligible disabled” get a free bus pass, which entitles them to free travel on local buses anywhere in England during off-peak hours. Off-peak is classified as between 9.30am and 11pm, Monday to Friday, and all day at weekends and public holidays.

IT IS not just school leavers and undergraduates who are scouring the jobs market for work. An increasing number of older people are also competing for employment. This may be because they have been forced to take early retirement, or have been made redundant. Maybe they are already retired, but feel fit and healthy enough to take on some part-time work, or even kick-start their own company. Whatever the motivation, there is a lot of help out there, as we reveal in this section…

DEALING with a noisy neighbour is a common problem for many and can cause a huge amount of stress, especially for older people. But what are the best ways to go about it? When should you involve the local authority and police? Here, we outline how to resolve disputes with neighbours and how to tackle harassment and noise…

THE days of leaving work and riding off into the retirement sunset at 60 and 65 are long gone. Many people are choosing to work beyond the state pension age. And why not? As a country, we are living longer and enjoying better health. But it is vital that you are clued up about what rights are available in the workplace, and that you don’t become a victim of age discrimination…

AS you well know, every home with a television needs a TV licence. But you may not know that there is extensive help available in paying for one. In this section we examine the different concessions available to people over 50 and the regulations surrounding TV licences…