Age Friendly Island

Transforming island life and empowering older people to age well, build social connections and have their voices heard.

[IOW Council Official @iow_council]

@AgeUKIW, Alzheimer's Café IOW, Carers IW and @HealthwatchIW are working with IW Council, @IoWNHSTrust and @IOWCCG to develop a strategy for Island dementia care.
Have your say in the online survey at: https://t.co/Z63hTn7Gxb
More info: https://t.co/6KW5E7Zyku

[The National Lottery Community Fund @TNLComFund]

Life satisfaction peaks in later life, but older age is often seen as a time of decline.

On #UNIDOP, #NationalLottery funded @Ageing_Better is backing the #AgeProud movement, to help change attitudes & talk more positively about ageing. 💪

https://t.co/dS7Uo448Pq

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

These all look great! Don't forget to visit https://t.co/pxNKq1W3Zy to discover the 100+ Celebrating Age Festival events taking place during October 🎉

[Age UK Isle of Wight @AgeUKIW]

There’s some great @agefriendlyisle Celebrating Age Festival events tomorrow, including:

👉 SingAbout - An Afternoon of ABBA with @IndependentArts
👉 A Gentle Amble at Newtown Creek with @wight_aonb
👉 Chatty Bus with @SouthernVectis

Get involved: https://t.co/Qxhmchpfpe

[CongregationalChurch @newportchurchiw]

We continue to celebrate the Harvest Season this morning at 11am as friends via Age UK & children from a local Primary School join us for a Dementia friendly Service. All are welcome to join us. We will be Supporting The Pop Up Soup Kitchen also.

[IOW Council Official @iow_council]

@iwight council is really proud to support @AgeUKIW and to receive our Age @agefriendlyisle charter and we will continue to support, with our partners, best practice and training of our staff within our working day to better serve our residents @IoWNHSTrust @johnpmetcalfe1

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Join the Celebrating Age Festival with 100+ diverse events and activities for the over 50’s during October 2019. Check out the full events booklet below, get involved, meet people, try something new and celebrate with us!

https://t.co/thtb2uDPBA

[Age UK Isle of Wight @AgeUKIW]

Thank you to everyone who came along to the @agefriendlyisle Professional Event last week, it was amazing to see so many leaders from the Island’s statutory, business and charitable sectors come together to look back at 5 years of achievements, as well as look to the future.

[IOW Council Official @iow_council]

#ScamAlert - Residents have reported receiving calls allegedly from Amazon Prime
•One states that your Amazon Prime account is about to be shut down, press 1 for further details
•The other states that your £39.99 will auto renew unless you ring to confirm you're not renewing.

[Margaret Dangoor @mpdrichmond]

Just off to the Isle of Wight today with a team from the Centre for ageing Better @Ageing_Better to an Age Friendly Island Evrnt in readiness for UN International Day of Older Persons on 1st October. @IndependentAge @CarersUK @XroadsRandK

[Ange Jones @facilitateit]

Pleased to be part of this learning visit to @agefriendlyisle and speaking at their Professionals Event tonight, showcasing the sustainability of their #agefriendly work

[IOW Council Official @iow_council]

Upaid carer for a loved one?Please give your views on the support currently available for you and those you care for.
Survey link here: https://t.co/rhH7PSb8sy
Or you can find out where to get a hard copy to fill in here: https://t.co/jZ9YTk9bWb
Survey ends Friday 20 September

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Join the Celebrating Age Festival 2019 https://t.co/thtb2uDPBA

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Great work from the Nettlestone and Seaview Shed Men!

[NaSher @Na_Shers]

Nettlestone & Seaview Shed Men (the NaShers) have completed painting the walls of the old “cow shed” shelter for the children of ⁦@NettlestonePri⁩ We just need our own shed/workshop on #iwnews ⁦@UKMensSheds⁩ ⁦@IOWShedMen⁩ ⁦@islandecho⁩ ⁦@iwradiolucy⁩

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Maiden Flight Success for Isle of Wight Shed Fest https://t.co/vJVk2EiJaH

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

The Isle of Wight Shed Fest is preparing to take flight! On Tuesday 9th July at Sandown Airport this free event will bring together Shedders from the Island and the south of England, with a host of live music, stalls, information stands and more! https://t.co/Kj1WTQdrOu

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

We are pleased to announce our support of Dementia Action Week (20th - 26th May) by producing a FREE booklet full of events and activities during the week, designed for those with dementia, their family and carers. Find... https://t.co/8lyTkMTvoW

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Dementia Friendly Easter Services are short, informal services with traditional hymns and prayers and large print booklets. Refreshments are provided, and everyone is very welcome. Pop along to... https://t.co/OdCmF7WSj1

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

St. John the Baptist Church in Ryde will be holding a Dementia Friendly Easter Service on Thursday at 2:30pm. The congregation can enjoy traditional prayers and hymns, large print booklets, tea,... https://t.co/OdCmF7WSj1

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Who can possibly say no to free coffee & cake or a lovely 3-course lunch? Every Monday and Friday, for local older Islanders, courtesy of Barchester Healthcare 🍰☕️🍴

[Age Friendly Island @agefriendlyisle]

Sometimes, remarkable things can happen as a result of the smallest of actions.

Meet Val; her story is a great example of how one first connection can change someone’s life.

Read the full story:... https://t.co/wcwi81qPF9