AGEING WELL
Chrisites Care are a Suffolk family business providing care that allows you to continue to live independently at home. They can offer live-in care across Suffolk, short term care or hourly home visits depending on your individual care needs. For more information on their care services contact 01728 605107 or visit their website
Care UK are running a monthly Free Carers Café for those living with Dementia and their carers on the first Tuesday of the month. Taking place from 11am – 12.30pm at the Hartismere Place Care Home, Eye IP23 7DD. A welcoming place to meet like-minded people, make new friends and share experiences along with complimentary refreshments. . To find out more or to book to attend call 01379888483 or email angel.hodge@careuk.com
Free Dementia Friendly Cinema Club is for those living with Dementia and their carers, where you can see classic television and film. Taking place on the first Friday of the month from 2pm – 3pm at Cotman House, Garfield Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PU. To book a place contact Chantal on 0808 2235321 or email csencier@caringhomes.org
Ageing Well Guide The Ipswich & Suffolk Alliance have created a practical guide to help you age well to help you live healthily, happily and independent for longer. Click on the link to view the guide or for more information on their services visit their website
- Do you have a fear of falling? Finding your feet is a 6 week course run by Saxmundham Judo Club which aims to improve your balance and help with gaining confidence. It is taking place at the Market Hall, Saxmondham, Suffolk IP17 1AF between Friday, 31st January to Friday, 14th March from 9.45am – 10.30am. For more information on the course contact Keith Cartwright-Jones: judokeef@gmail.com or 07939 059788
Digital Instruction Guides Getting to grips with digital technology can be daunting and confusing. Age UK have creating s wide range of step by step guides to help you get started. Learn how to send & receive emails, using apps, video calling, online shopping and so much more. The guides are all designed to help you feel more confident about using technology and making sure you stay safe online. All the guides are available to download on the Age Uk website
Independent Age – are a national charity that help, support and advise older people, as well as offering befriending services. You can call Independent Age‘s free Helpline on 0800 319 6789 if you would like advice on a range of issues from care and support, money and benefits, and health and mobility; if you would like to order one of their guides or leaflets, or if you would like to discuss receiving regular friendship calls. There’s also a great online quiz on their website you can take, to test to see if you are ‘Scam-wise’, posing examples of fake and genuine messages you might receive to see if you can tell the difference. Take a look at the full list of free advice guides and fact sheets they have available by clicking on the picture below, many of which we have been glad to take along on our Rural Coffee Caravan village visits.
Our local, Suffolk, Independent Age representative is Simon Sinclair who can be contacted via email.
Silversurfers Community. A website aimed at the over 50s, at the heart of Silversurfers community is a philosophy of Trust, Honesty, Friendship and Enjoyment. After registering on the site you can start a chat & create a group chat with other members; you can voice your opinion in polls and current affairs; showcase your creativity in their exhibition section; visit the forum to find posts to engage with. Elsewhere on the site are a variety of articles such as food, lifestyle, culture, books, technology and nostalgia; advice on health issues, finance, insurance and more, and a dating section.
Walking Football programme Age Uk along with England Football and Sport England have are launching ‘Walking Football’ groups. its a good way of learning a new skill and connecting with others. To find out how you can get involved click on the image below.
‘FORE’GET ME NOT GOLF Taking place on the first Wednesday of the month Home Instead are running a Free ‘Dementia Friendly Golf Group located at Seckford Golf Club Seckford Hall Road, Great Bealings, Woodbridge, IP13 6NT. To book a place contact Wendy Chard on 01473 272301 and for more details on the golf contact Tony Pennock on 07788 727788
Musical Lifelines are free musical workshops for people later in life who are living with Dementia, Parkinson and loneliness. The workshops are taking place at the Bungay Community Centre every Friday during term time from 10.30am – 12pm. The sessions are open to Carers and refreshments are available. For more information contact Caroline on 01986 511 or email clarkecaroline@live.co.uk
Free Canine Card Card Service The Dogs Trust are running a free service supporting owners in the event that you may become seriously ill, pass away or have to move to a care home. The Dogs Turst will ensure your dog is well looked after and rehomed if the circumstances are required. For more information on the Canine Card Service visit The Dogs Trust website. alternatively contact Emily on 01953 497912 or email emily.matthews@dogstrust.org.uk
