Falmouth Age Concern

Falmouth Age Concern (FAC) is an independent charity working with and for older people in the towns of Falmouth, Penryn and their surrounding villages.

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Falmouth Memory Café is open again.

It meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. See the website for contact details.

https://t.co/079jQz1oZc

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How much support can pensioners claim? Here’s what you need to know.

https://t.co/KH9i6WLMTX

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Older people are just as likely to suffer from mental health problems as younger age groups, but “seem to be continually missing out” on vital support, Age UK has said.

https://t.co/eJUykPBORW

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If you're aware of anyone elderly who is struggling to heat their home or purchase food then please let us know.

01326 313 620
[email protected]
https://t.co/Ie0g9VYe5k

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Some older people are rewriting expectations around how they should behave both on and off social media.

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Living Streets is an organisation that helps older people overcome barriers to walking.

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A Human Rights Watch report finds that older people can experience the same abuse during armed conflict as younger people - but in some circumstances, they face heightened risk.

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“The shows give elder people agency and provide them a voice to portray their own narratives and an opportunity to look for love and remarriage"

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Research suggests that having a pet could be good for your brain, helping to slow cognitive decline in older adults.

https://t.co/b32THe15AK

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HelpAge International has been operating in Ukraine since November 2014, here they describe their work.

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A survey of 500 people aged over 60 finds that most feel about 12 years younger than their actual age.

https://t.co/fdgIgVo88c

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A study finds that 20 minutes of exercise every day among people aged 70 to 75 provides the greatest health benefits.

https://t.co/VJkglKvN1D

[Falmouth Age Concern @FalAgeConcern]

If you're aware of an older person who is struggling to heat their home or buy food, please let us know.

01326 313 620
[email protected]

[Falmouth Age Concern @FalAgeConcern]

Research suggests older people may have lost confidence following two years of restrictions.

https://t.co/2DIzKx1ZiN

[Falmouth Age Concern @FalAgeConcern]

Research suggests some older people may have lost confidence following two years of restrictions.

https://t.co/d2td5OBFrq

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We've mentioned about similar research before - when learning benefits another person, older people are just as fast at learning as young people.

https://t.co/Mx5ghOnLGe

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Three out of four older people are afraid about rising food and energy bills.

https://t.co/WBf2L2TwB4

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Research by Age UK has found that an estimated 1.25 million women who are claiming State Pension are living below the breadline, the equivalent to one in five.

https://t.co/bH7VsO704v

[Falmouth Age Concern @FalAgeConcern]

If you are aware of anyone elderly who is struggling to heat their home or purchase food please let us know.

01326 313 620
[email protected]
https://t.co/Ie0g9VYe5k