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Help older people get out more, say south west residents

October 19, 2012   Carers, Older care

Loneliness is one of the biggest issues facing older people in the south west of Sheffield, according to residents who attended a special meeting on Thursday evening.

  • Members of the Sheffield Irish Association enjoying a tea dance
    Submitted by: Gael Stigant

Support for older people was the topic of debate chosen by locals for the Meet the Cabinet event at the South West Community Assembly meeting in Banner Cross Methodist Church.

During the meeting, local resident Eric Bentley raised concerns that old people are too scared to go out and then get the bus home late in the evening.

He said: “Where I go ballroom dancing, I know a lot of people who have become single after losing their partner and are then too frightened to go out and get the bus at 10pm, so they’re now not going to the dance.”

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Dementia awareness days for people working in telecare

October 19, 2012   Alzheimer’s, Carers, dementia, telecare

Date of article: 19-Oct-12

Article By: Rachel Baker, News Editor

Dementia awareness days are taking place throughout the country to deepen service providers’ understanding of and insight into dementia, with the next one taking place in Bristol on 29 November.

Being held in partnership with the Telecare Services Association (TSA), Clare Price, an occupational therapist at Just Checking, the web-based activity monitoring system enabling family members to manage the on-going care and support of a person with dementia in their own home, has devised and is now delivering the awareness days for those working within telecare.

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Pamper day for carers

October 17, 2012   Carers

Carers are appreciated

CARERS' EVENT ... from left, Maria Laben, Pat High and Sheila Stephenson.CARERS’ EVENT … from left, Maria Laben, Pat High and Sheila Stephenson.

Published on Tuesday 16 October 2012 10:00

A CHARITY’S headquarters was turned into a mini-health spa to give people, who spend their time caring for others, a treat.

Age UK South Tyneside in Beach Road, South Shields, opened its doors to 15 carers who were given the star treatment.

The event, organised as part of South Tyneside’s Older People’s Festival, was aimed at showing how much those who look after others are appreciated.

During the day carers were treated to lunch, courtesy of The Red Hut chippy in Ocean Road, South Shields, as well as spa sessions, which included a free hand massage and mini manicure from volunteer Jean Turnbull and beautician Julie Murtha.

John Briers, chief executive of Age UK South Tyneside, said: “All of our events aim to raise awareness of the exciting opportunities available to over 50s to promote independence and increase social inclusion.

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