THE Help the Aged charity wants older people to make sure they are taking advantage of advice available on issues related to aging.

The charity offers advice on everything from home shopping and equity release to care fees, funeral plans and insurance.

Regarding home shopping, for people who struggle to make their way around town and supermarkets, advice can be found at helptheaged.org.uk/homeshopping Equity release information can be obtained by ringing 0845 2300 820, while care fees advice is available on Freephone 0500 767476.

More information on funeral plans can be found by ringing freephone 0800 1691112 and insurance information is available at 0800 413180.

The Help the Aged website contains advice and information on various subjects and can be found at www.helptheaged.org