DougAtAgeScot

I manage Age Scotland's Health and Wellbeing Team, which works with a range of partners to promote and support wellbeing in later life.

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

@agescotland has joined the #scottishfoodcoalition to drive forward a healthier food environment in Scotland for all ages. You can find out why, and what's happening next, on our blog https://t.co/EaG7UXblOK

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

Well done @msargyll - inspirational healthy ageing!

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

Meet the Super Snowdrops, a community group in Argyll, spending the summer exploring new ways to embrace healthy ageing using tools from the #Take5ToAgeWell @agescotland and @OpenUniversity initiative.
💻 https://t.co/rXCbIumTxS
📄 https://t.co/YxXlAefwf3

[Eat Well Age Well @EatWellScot]

Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Toolkit is available for anyone supporting older people.
It's full of practical guidance to help identify #malnutrition risk and provides easy to use screening tools
Get a Free Digital Toolkit: https://t.co/J1H59aHIHO

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

Looking for new ways to boost the wellbeing of your group or service in 2025? Get a head start on those New Year's resolutions - browse our January and February Health and Wellbeing training dates below and book your place now. https://t.co/sGszenNopg

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

We are delighted to announce Anna Clements as our new Head of Dementia. With extensive experience and a passion for advocacy, Anna’s work will ensure we continue to improve dementia care and support across Scotland.
Find out more 👉https://t.co/4RapXYrwp8

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

Fun and games for older people being demonstrated @ScotPARC - watch out for the lava. @agescotland

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

We've got back issues of our popular @agescotland Wellbeing in Later Life monthly email online, choc full of research updates, ideas and inspiration. You can also sign up to receive it direct. https://t.co/32HQiu5R3h

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

Good mental health is as important in later life as it is at any other time of life. Our Keeping well and who can help guide provides information and advice about keeping on top of your emotional and mental wellbeing. #WorldMentalHealthDay https://t.co/KAzoZicKoi

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

We had a fab day in #Lairg yesterday with a tremendous group of people who were all saying yes to ageing well. Huge thanks to @LairgLearning who came to the rescue when our IT failed. @agescotland @ArnoldClark

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

Disco mania at our Inverness fun active games leader workshop! @agescotland Thanks to @ArnoldClark for grant supporting this and other events in our Highland Healthy Ageing roadshow.

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

If you work or volunteer with older people in Highland, we're offering a free learning day in Inverness on Tue 8th October for supporting them to age well. To find out more and book email @agescotland [email protected]

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

Pension Credit is a vital benefit for older people on low incomes but it is still hugely underclaimed. Take a look at our free information guide to find out more and call our free helpline on 0800 12 44 222 to make sure you're not missing out. https://t.co/CgvFTTRkRK

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

I'll looking forward to taking #BodyBoostingBingo to @PortyPride https://t.co/U7K3tpq8kS

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

To mark Pride month this year, we were delighted to get involved in LGBT Youth Scotland's #ProudBecause series, which is encouraging those from all walks of life to share what #Pride means to them. Take a look at our new blog post for more ⬇️
https://t.co/qMkjjgzK1N

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

On the @agescotland blog you can read about how to create healthy habits for ageing well. https://t.co/w34j3vHvEr

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

This year, the Age Scotland team is thrilled to be attending #Pride events across Scotland. We’ll be proudly marching alongside some of our volunteers and members of the Scottish LGBTQ+ Older People’s Network. Please come and chat to us if you're going along!

[Janice Skakel @JaniceAgeScot]

Delighted to be presenting the new improved Body Boosting Bingo #bodyboostingbingo at the #MfHconference2024. Great buzz, informative poster displays and lots of insights from the speakers. Thanks #pathsforall!

[Age Scotland @agescotland]

Our research has revealed that more than half of over 50s in Scotland experience loneliness, with those who live alone more likely to feel lonely all or most of the time. Age Scotland’s free #friendship services can help. Give us a call on 0800 12 44 222.

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

We're looking forward to contributing to #carersweek2024 with you @CarersScotland

[Carers Scotland @CarersScotland]

📅Join this online wellbeing session presented by the @agescotland Health and Wellbeing Team for ideas and practical tools for building self-care into the daily routines of busy carers.
Tuesday 11th June, 11am – 12.30pm.
Register here: https://t.co/7H0T7yreyc

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

We're running another #Edinburgh games leader training workshop on Wed 28th August. Join us to find out how @agescotland #BodyBoostingBingo and #PowerQuiz resources can help older people you support improve fitness and have fun. https://t.co/Q6s9NUpELt

[DougAtAgeScot @DougAtAgeScot]

We're excited to be bringing @agescotland #BodyBoostingBingo to #Aberdeen, with a free games leaders workshop scheduled for Wed 21st August. Join us to find out how our games resources can help older people you support improve fitness and have fun. https://t.co/erIwP6gdr7