Many older people worry about the cost of an elderly residential home.

Advancing years often make round the clock help necessary, but the cost can be a major burden for families and older people.

In less than 48 hours the UK goes to the polls with the so-called grey vote likely to have a significant impact on the outcome.

The Liberal Democrats have the highest profile policy aimed specifically at older people, promising to raise taxes to pay for long-term care.

Older people are more likely to vote than most other social groups meaning that while the media has focussed on Iraq, it could be a domestic issue that decides the winner on Thursday.