Women
Find helpful and practical articles and resources that are designed for older women. You'll find support, community activities and links to services.
Keep informed and across key issues that affect older women
On this page you'll find information designed for women about key topics affecting women.
Older women leading conversations about respect in their families
How can we promote respect for older women in their families? Rochelle Beatty, Catherine Barrett and Jan Porter’s Biscuit Tin project asked the women themselves.
Coercive Control
Inconsistent and emotionally focused, coercive control can be hard to spot. We all need to become more aware of how it works.
Sexual Abuse of Older Women
Understand, prevent and respond to the sexual abuse of older women.
Popular resources
We have carefully selected a few resources that are developed for older men.
Grandparent Alienation Tip Sheet
This helpful tip sheet includes information about why Grandparent Alienation happens, where you can get professional help and options you can consider to resolve alienation.
Suffering in silence: UTIs and the quiet crisis in elder health
Urinary tract infections in older people are rarely discussed openly, yet they affect quality of life and can have serious consequences – as Marianne discovered.
Warning signs of financial elder abuse
One of the best protections against financial elder abuse is awareness and knowledge. Learn what to watch out for and how to intervene at the first sign of concern.
Setting boundaries with adult children and grandchildren
Clear boundaries in your relationships with your adult children and grandchildren can protect your wellbeing and benefit your family.
When adult children have outstayed their welcome (and you want them out)
Sometimes, having an adult child living in your home is far from ideal – for you.
The rules, risks and benefits of granny flats
Thinking about building or moving into a granny flat? Learn why they’re on the rise, what can go wrong without legal protection, and how to safeguard your independence and rights.
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