Talk by Tel Martin from Age Concern

This talk is useful for anyone approaching retirement those who are already retired and those supporting those in their later years. It encourages people to start thinking and planning and to give people support in finding out the information they will need to plan for an independent future.

• The importance of making plans for the future, and of talking to family and friends about them.
• How to stay healthy and active in the community.
• Technological and practical help to enable people to retain their independence as they get older.
• What things should be considered when it comes to living arrangements?
• How to pay for care, if / when it is needed?
• How to ensure that someone’s choices are heard, even when they can’t express them .
• What happens when people need to increase income or raise funds.

Last Updated on 22nd September 2025