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cafés offer information, support and friendship in an informal setting. You can meet other people with dementia and there are sometimes healthcare professionals to talk to. Creative workshops such ... enjoy or learn new ones while meeting new people. Specialist support groups put you in touch with others so that you can talk about how you're feeling and learn about what you could expect in the
services helping with jobs inside and outside the home footcare exercise classes and physical activity social activities transition from hospital to home. Local Age UKs need support with different services ... you will be using your skills to make a difference to older people’s lives. You might help with community lunches or gardening, or help organise activities that bring people together - such as the
Keith Oliver has lived with dementia for 8 years, but every day finds a reason to be positive. He tells us his story.
allowance threshold to pay income tax. If this is your only source of income, we advise that you check with your tax office before completing a declaration. No, you only need to make a declaration once. We’ll
family. We offer free telephone friendship services for older people over 60 so they can enjoy chatting with someone over the phone at a regular time once a week, all from the comfort of their home. For many ... week. If you're over 18 and can give 30 minutes of your time every week to chat with an older person, volunteering with the Telephone Friendship Service could be right for you. The Age UK Telephone
Wendy Mitchell was diagnosed with early-onset Alzheimer's aged 58. We discuss her new life and her book, Somebody I Used to Know.
in. “Plan A – stay young forever – is all very well. But we need a Plan B.” With decades of experience in treating and caring for older people, Dr Lucy Pollock has plenty of wisdom ... “But this book is all about how we can apply that knowledge. What is it for? How do we get older with confidence and optimism, and what do we need to change?” Dr Lucy Pollock People have
Age UK Trafford has enlisted some canine companions to assist with dementia support groups. We meet some of them.
Download Age UK's Caring for someone with dementia information guide for practical and emotional advice to support those caring for people with dementia.
we're needed most. Whether we're providing information and advice, connecting isolated older people with someone to talk to, or campaigning for older people's rights, Age UK is here to help – and every ... Coffee morning Round up family and friends for some quality time over a cuppa, all while raising funds for Age UK. Concert Celebrate the musical skills of your local community or friendship group by hosting