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