In addition to the specific sites which are referred to above there are a number of very good sites which can act as a springboard for searching out something when you're not quite sure where to start or it is not covered in the categories above.

Below we highlight some of these which think are well worth visiting. Generally they are aimed at helping those who are in their prime together with other over 50s, senior citizens etc. who may not quite still be in their prime anymore but nevertheless have lots to think about and plan for. As well as these we may include more general sites where we think they still contain lots of useful information.

45-65.com - Website for Seniors Around the World

"Less an age group, more a state of mind." Enjoy 43 powerful membership benefits, special member-only deals and vibrant political commentary from writer and broadcaster Philip Walker.

www.45-65.com

Advice Now

An independent not-for-profit website providing accurate, up-to-date information on a wide variety of rights and legal issues in England and Wales.

www.advicenow.org.uk

Age Concern

"The UK's largest charity working with and for older people."

As well as some interesting news items, this site in particular contains many useful fact sheets providing information and assistance on a large range of issues affecting older people.

www.ageconcern.org.uk

Age Net

"The premier entertainment and information site for the UK's Over 50's" is how it describes itself.

www.age-net.co.uk

Mabels

Includes articles, news, humour, financial and retirement advice, money saving tips, nostalgia, health and mobility and more for the over 50s.

www.mabels.org.uk

Retirement Today

Retirement Today is a lifestyle magazine aimed at the over 50's. It is produced bi-monthly and promotes an exciting vibrant lifestyle to its readers. Travel is always a big part of the magazine, together with articles on health, gardening, cookery etc. For further details visit:-

www.retirement-today.co.uk

Seniority.co.uk

This site exists to enable like-minded people aged 50(ish!) and over to share their experiences, gain knowledge from one another and have fun with the Internet by becoming part of the UK's leading over 50s interactive community.

www.seniority .co.uk

The Good Web Guide

Calling itself 'the definitive guide to the best sites on the internet', this visually appealing and easy to use site contains hundreds of independent reviews of sites across a wide range of useful categories. There's a helpful rating system and a facility for you to recommend sites, too.

www.thegoodwebguide.co.uk