# Local Older Dating

> Local Older Dating is a dating site for singles over 50 who want to meet people nearby. Every photo is checked by a person, and members who pass an ID check get a Verified badge. Joining and browsing are free.

Local Older Dating is part of High Intent Media Inc and runs on the DatingPartners.com platform.
WhichDating, our sister review site, reviews it here: https://www.whichdating.com/reviews/local-older-dating/

## Key pages
- [Home](https://www.localolderdating.com/): Home
- [Guides](https://www.localolderdating.com/guides/): Guides
- [Dating after a long marriage or divorce](https://www.localolderdating.com/guides/dating-after-long-marriage-or-divorce/): Starting to date again after a long marriage or a divorce? How to tell if you're ready, what to expect and the practical things worth checking.
- [Telling your grown-up children](https://www.localolderdating.com/guides/telling-your-grown-up-children/): How to tell your grown-up children you're dating again, and how to introduce a new partner without upsetting the family.
- [Staying safe from romance scams](https://www.localolderdating.com/guides/staying-safe-from-romance-scams/): How to spot a romance scam, protect your money and report it in the UK or US. Plain advice from Age UK, AARP and the FTC.
- [Members](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/): Members
- [Pauline](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/pauline-bournemouth/): Pauline
- [Geoff](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/geoff-phoenix-arizona/): Geoff
- [Carol](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/carol-harrogate/): Carol
- [Brian](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/brian-swansea/): Brian
- [Sue](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/sue-denver-colorado/): Sue
- [Neil](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/neil-cardiff/): Neil
- [Maureen](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/maureen-edinburgh/): Maureen
- [Tony](https://www.localolderdating.com/members/tony-atlanta-georgia/): Tony
- [How we verify](https://www.localolderdating.com/how-we-verify/): How we verify
- [Dating safely](https://www.localolderdating.com/safety/): Dating safely
- [Questions](https://www.localolderdating.com/faq/): Questions
- [About](https://www.localolderdating.com/about/): About

## Facts
- Is it free? Joining, making a profile and browsing are free. To read and reply to messages you need a membership. You'll see the options before you pay anything.
- How do I know people are real? Every photo is checked by a person. A quick selfie check helps confirm that photos really belong to the member. Members who also pass an optional ID check with Yoti carry a Verified badge, so you can see who has been checked.
- Who is Local Older Dating for? It's for single men and women over 50 who'd like to meet someone nearby, for friendship, dates or something lasting.
- What happened to Single Over 50s? Single Over 50s now redirects to Local Older Dating. It's the new home for the brand.
- What if someone makes me uncomfortable? Block them, and report them if something isn't right. Every report is reviewed by a person. You never owe anyone a reply.
- Do I have to do the ID check? No, it's optional. If you pass the ID check with Yoti, your profile carries a Verified badge. Many members like to look for it.