Where to begin
Make your way through our guides to help you on your journey through retirement.
From learning more about the types of housing options for older people to brushing up on the latest health and wellbeing advice, you'll find a wealth of information in the sections below.
Click through our guides below to help you on your journey through retirement
Moving into retirement living
Sheltered Housing Advice: For older people and their families
Read our guide on sheltered housing advice for older people and their families. If you've thought about moving into a retirement home, but are worried about losing your independence, we talk you throu...
Weighing up the benefits of renting or buying a retirement home
There are many benefits of living in a retirement property including being part of a community of like-minded people, finding friendship and companionship, having added security and having the freedom...
Why you should consider retirement living
Thinking about moving into a retirement home but not completely sure whether it's for you? We look at some of the benefits of living in a 55+ retirement community.
Moving into a care home
What type of care do I need?
If you think you, or someone you know, needs to care, the first step is to get a care needs assessment from your local council. Read more about the assessment in our guide.
Dementia Friendly Care Homes
Find your local Abbeyfield dementia friendly care home to accommodate the complex cognitive needs of your loved one. Warm, friendly and dignified care facilities with qualified dementia caring staff o...
Residential Care Homes
Find the perfect caring residential care home for your loved one within our CQC rated homes in your local area. Warm, friendly and sociable places with lovely staff.
Beginning the conversation
Difficult conversations in later life
As our loved ones get older, it can be difficult for them to tell us when they need help. And on the other hand, talking to our loved ones about their changing abilities and needs, can equally be as d...
Talking to loved ones with dementia
Conversations with loved ones with dementia can sometimes be difficult to understand which can be upsetting for family members.
Why you should consider retirement living
Thinking about moving into a retirement home but not completely sure whether it's for you? We look at some of the benefits of living in a 55+ retirement community.
Health and wellbeing
Healthy eating
Find out information about eating healthily, making changes to your diet to benefit your health and a range of top tips.
Getting a good nights sleep
We can all experience difficulties staying or falling asleep sometimes, however these issues are particularly common in older people due to the natural changes that our circadian rhythms go through as...
Looking after your mental wellbeing
Living a healthy lifestyle in old age is not just about looking after your physical health and fitness, but about making sure that you look after your mental wellbeing too.
Living with Dementia
Talking to loved ones with dementia
Conversations with loved ones with dementia can sometimes be difficult to understand which can be upsetting for family members.
Dementia Friends at Abbeyfield
At Abbeyfield, we want all of our residents living with dementia to live the way they want which is why we offer Dementia Friends information sessions to all.
Helpful organisations for those with dementia
A list of helpful organisations for those living with dementia.
Read more on families and relationships
How to adjust to life after divorce – Over 50s
A divorce at any age is stressful but for those over the age of 50 it can pose a different set of challenges to those divorcing at a younger age. Adjusting to life after a divorce has its ups and down...
Difficult conversations in later life
As our loved ones get older, it can be difficult for them to tell us when they need help. And on the other hand, talking to our loved ones about their changing abilities and needs, can equally be as d...
Dating in later life
As we grow older, our need for companionship remains. For many older people the thought of dating can be intimidating and perhaps, not even considered. But that shouldn’t be a reason not to try.
Read all of our guides on end of life planning
Planning your funeral
When it comes to planning your funeral there are lots of options available to consider. A funeral director will be able to help plan both the practical and personal elements but we've covered some of ...
Advance decisions - living wills
An advance decision, sometimes referred to as a living will, allows you to communicate your wishes should you become unable to. They allow you to refuse treatment, even if this might lead to your deat...
Lets talk about death
When it comes to end of life planning, having someone you can discuss your wishes with is an important part. Talking to those close to you can help everyone understand your feelings and allows them to...