Ageing Well

A family carer is anybody, of any age, who looks after someone with a long term illness, mental health difficulty or disability who could not cope day to day without this help. If you are, or think you might be, a family carer and are looking for information and advice on what support and services are available, Suffolk Family Carers can help. They can be contacted on 01473 865477, by email: hello@suffolkfamilycarers.org or via Live Chat on their website.

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

Free Dementia Friendly Cinema Club for those living with Dementia and their carers, where you can see classic television and film. The first Friday of the month from 2pm – 3pm at Cotman House, Garfield Road, Felixstowe, IP11 7PU. To book a place contact Chantal by phone: 0808 2235321 or email. 

The Ipswich & East 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 image to view the guide or for more information on their services visit their website.

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 their free Helpline on 0800 319 6789 for advice on a range of issues from care and support, to money, benefits, health and mobility. They have a range of free guides and factsheets you can download or have sent out to you (click the image below for the full list), many of which we bring to our Rural Coffee Caravan village visits. They have a great online ‘Scam-wise’, quiz on their website, posing examples of fake and genuine messages you might receive to see if you can spot the scam.

Rest Less (previously Silver Surfers) is a free members website for over 50s, with information and guidance on a range of subjects, plus events and clubs, travel recommendations, job and volunteering opportunities, health, food, education and learning a new language, puzzles and games, and ideas for ways to keep active and socially connected. Browse the site, or take a look at the page that suggests ’29 Things You Can Do on Rest Less’.

Age UK along with England Football and Sport England are launching ‘Walking Football’ groups. It’s a good way of learning a new skill and connecting with others. To find out how you can get involved, click the link or the image below.

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 take place at Bungay Community Centre on Fridays 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 her.

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 by phone: 01953 497912 or email.