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We loved this news update when we saw it – so much so, we had to tell you about it! What a fantastic incentive from our local Age UK. Well done to everyone behind this – what great community spirit. To mark Older People’s Day on October 1st Age UK West Sussex, Brighton & Hove […]

Gen: From time to time, we hear about amazing people offering incredible services and this is one of those occasions! Here’s an email we received from the lovely Craig at Engaged Activities, offering some sunshine during these gloomy COVID times. Enjoy! “Since Co-vid 19 struck, I have done a great number of virtual sessions either […]

I’m often asked – is live in care really the best option for those with dementia?  Here we look objectively into the stats and facts for those facing care decisions for loved ones with dementia. Key facts (courtesy of WHO July 2020) Dementia is a syndrome in which there is deterioration in memory, thinking, behaviour and the ability to perform everyday activities. Although dementia mainly affects older people, it is not […]

from Thurs 6 Aug to Sun 9 Aug We have been provided with the following information about the current weather we are experiencing. Please do read and ensure that your loved ones, any elderly relatives or yourselves keep safe in the sun. The Met Office has issued a Level 2 Heat Health Alert. There is […]

An interview with Genevieve Wahbe, Director Coronavirus.  The very sound of it sends shivers down everyone’s spine – it arrived in March, like an unwanted guest at Easter and blew everyone’s plans out the window.   Four months on and as lockdown has eased and restrictions are lifting, we are stepping out gradually to see what the “new […]

about doing something together that makes belonging matter. Take masks, for example. The wearing of face coverings in shops and supermarkets is to be mandatory from tomorrow, 24 July 2020 in England.   But how can you be sure that you are wearing these the right way to make sure both you and your local community […]

https://news.sky.com/story/heat-health-alert-issued-as-temperatures-predicted-to-rise-above-30c-in-parts-of-uk-today-12013894 While others may be heading for the beach in delight today, this weather brings real concerns for our elderly loved ones. Older people can be at higher risk for developing heat-related illnesses because the ability to respond to summer heat can become less efficient with advancing years. Keep an eye out for heat stress […]

Elderly people (that is, people aged 65 years and older) are more prone to heat stress than younger people for a number of reasons Forecasters are predicted warm weather and sunny spells for June which sounds bliss for all the barbecue lovers or those who love basking in the sun, but to our elderly people […]

The Silver Line and Age UK have joined forces. They have one simple ambition – to help more older people who most need The Silver Line’s vital services to beat loneliness. Their helpline receives over 10,000 calls a week, and their befriending services support 2,000 older people, but demand is ever-increasing. The combination of the […]

In the light of the current news, I’ve been pulled together some simple information on the coronavirus.  I’m hoping that this may ease your mind about your loved ones and give you some general information, tips and pointers in this area. Coronavirus and the elderly The symptoms of coronavirus are: a cough a high temperature shortness […]