Age Scotland Conversations

Age Scotland has long held the view that older people need an independent commissioner to stand up for their rights and tackle the injustices they face. In this episode, Age Scotland's Jo McGilvray…

Being able to live independently, safely and well in your own home for as long as possible is the consistent aspiration of the vast majority of older people in Scotland. This has been highlighted lou…

It's Burns Night. Often with a dram in hand, and a plate piled high with haggis, neeps and tatties, the works of the famous Scottish bard Robert Burns have been celebrated and commemorated for the la…

It can be awkward and difficult to talk about money, particularly if you are struggling. Age Scotland's Big Survey found that a fifth of over 50s in Scotland feels financially squeezed, with energy a…

Caring for a family member or friend can be rewarding and fulfilling. It can also be stressful and exhausting.

This Carers Week, Age Scotland's Dementia Training Officer Rachel Davison speaks with Mi…

Do you know about your rights as a carer? 

This Carers Week, Age Scotland's Dementia Training Officer Rachel Davison speaks with Nikki, who cares for her mum, about accessing her rights, what can be …

Anyone of any age can fall victim to a scam, but we know that older people are disproportionately targeted. Since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, there has been a dramatic increase in the num…

Pride month looks and feels very different in 2020 than in previous years. Lockdown across the UK, as a result of the coronavirus, has meant that public gatherings are a no-go and many events have mo…

The theme of Mental Health Awareness Week this year is 'Kindness'. So what role does this play in improving mental health?

We speak to Elaine McLernon, a former mental health nurse and Age Scotland's…