In this episode, Gail Hall looks at how we can all prepare for older age. 

It can be a costly business getting old if you are in declining health. No government for the last decade has had the appetite for getting to grips with the mounting cost of social care, so the cost of paying for your care could be down to you. Gail discusses the options that are available to you, including the little-known 'attendance allowance' benefit.

There are lots of steps that you can take now to make things easier for you and your family. This is especially true if you are not married and you live with your partner. In some cases, your house may be sold to pay for your care fees, and your partner could end up homeless.