In June of this year the National Osteoporosis Society launched Life with Osteoporosis – a landmark study to find out more about the impact of osteoporosis and fragility fractures on people’s lives. Visit the NOS website and read more about the survey and its results. You can also download the report here. 3228 people took…
THEY DID IT! Over £3k raised for the charities below, A HUGE round of applause for Bex Townley, Julia Dalgleish (and Dawn McLean and Susie Dinan-Young for keeping them company on a few of the walks!). WELL DONE GUYS! Bex Townley and pals (joined by Dawn McLean for two of the mountains!) will be walking…
Contact the Elderly is the only national charity solely dedicated to tackling loneliness and social isolation among older people. We aim to do this by organising monthly Sunday afternoon tea parties for small groups of older people (aged 75+) who live alone, and volunteers within their local community, offering a regular and vital friendship link…
Geriatric medicine is the branch of general medicine concerned with the health care of older people. The term geriatrics comes from the Greek geron meaning ‘old man’ and iatros meaning ‘healer’. Older people are the main users of health and social care services and their high morbidity rates, different patterns of disease presentation, slower response…
Different strokes is is a registered charity providing a unique, free service to younger stroke survivors throughout the UK. They have downloads available on the topics of: # Introduction (Who we are and our response form) # Life After a Stroke (stroke information & prevention) # Preventing Further Strokes # Information On Services For Stroke…
The Stroke Association produces a wide range of resources for the public and professionals. To view the resources available to the public click here. To view resources available for professionals click here. The following are training and education programmes offered by The Stroke Association, those marked with an * have been mapped against the Skills…
Chest Heart and Stroke Scotland have a whole series of leaflets available to download free. They also have a Video/DVD called “Stroke Matters”- Available to buy £5.00 or hire. To view the booklets and factsheets click here. Booklets available online: * Stroke: A Guide To Your Recovery SS1 * Stroke: A Carer’s Guide SS2 *…
The NBFA Assisting the Elderly exists to improve the quality of life for older people in the UK by giving direct practical help in three specific ways: free holidays, TENS machines and emergency telephone alarms. The NBFA Assisting the Elderly provides assistance for pensioners who live on a low income. This normally means they receive…
Friends of the Elderly (Charity) is passionate about enhancing the quality of life of older people. They provide direct services including residential care homes, nursing homes and dementia care homes. Their day clubs, home support, home visiting, telephone befriending and grant-giving services help older people live independently at home. For more information, click here, or…
