Age UK Gloucestershire
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. They believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Phone
01452 422 660
Website
Age UK GloucestershireDementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one to one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Phone
0800 888 6678
Website
Dementia UK
Email
helpline@dementiauk.orgThe Silver Line
Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.
Phone
0800 470 80 90
Website
The Silver Line HelplineHerbert Protocol
The Herbert Protocol is a national scheme that encourages carers, family and friends to provide and put together useful information, which can then be used in the event of a vulnerable person going missing.
Website
Herbert Protocol | Gloucestershire ConstabularyAlzheimer’s Society
Living with dementia can be overwhelming, but you’re not alone. From a listening ear on the phone, to a visit in person. From practical tips and advice, to opportunities to connect with others.
Phone
0333 150 3456
Website
Alzheimer’s SocietyManaging Memory ²gether
Managing Memory ²gether provides a memory assessment, community dementia nurse and information and education service for Gloucestershire residents worried about memory, people with dementia and carers of people with dementia.
Phone
0800 694 8800
Website
Managing Memory TogetherPriority services
In an emergency when power/water/ phone lines are disabled if an individual joins the priority services register and they have a care / health need they will be prioritised to get back on line/ get emergency support.
Western Power
www.westernpower.co.uk/priority-services
BT
I rely on my service and need it repaired urgently | BT Help
Most Gas suppliers have a priority register as does the water board.The Butterfly Garden
The Butterfly Garden is an educational, therapeutic and recreational scheme, based initially on gardening, but now offering so much more. It is a project for people of all ages dealing with disablement of any kind. It caters for those looking to escape the world, those looking to re-enter it and some, who are still just looking. Its doors are open to anyone without obligation.
Phone
01452 713068
Website
www.thebutterflygarden.orgFitness Ideas For Older Adults
If you are an older adult and want some great ideas how to stay fit, strong and maintain your balance during this time and while our classes are suspended please take a look at our Facebook page called “Fit for Life Gloucester”.
If you are regular at one of our classes the videos are designed to supplement your home exercise booklets. If you are new to Fit for Life we hope our Facebook page and fall proof website will be of use to you. Please take care not to over do it and feel free to contact us for advice. Perhaps later in the year when we restart you might come along and try a class.
Website
www.fallproof.meWarm and Well
Warm and Well have a team of trained energy advisors who can give free energy efficiency advice to help people stay warmer and healthier in their home.
Phone
0800 500 3076.
Leaflets
Energy Saving In the Home: Top Ten Tips (PDF)
Improving your health and wellbeing in the home (PDF)
Is it difficult to pay you energy bills? Are you warm enough at home? (PDF)
Keep warm, healthy & save money at home (PDF)Gloucestershire Care and Support Guide
The Gloucestershire Care & Support Guide is a great introduction to what care services are on offer in your local area.
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Gloucestershire Care and Support Guide | Care ChoicesParkinson’s UK
Having Parkinson’s can feel overwhelming if you don’t have the right information and support. Parkinson’s UK is there to help everyone feel in control.
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Parkinsons UKFood First
The following information can help you to increase your calorie
and protein intake if you have a poor appetite or have lost weight.
Downloads
Dairy free (PDF)
Food First Booklet (PDF)Care Homes in Gloucestershire
Search local Care Homes and view reviews on carehome.co.uk.
Website
www.carehome.co.ukExercise and Parkinson’s Disease
Exercise is especially good for you if you have Parkinson’s. There isn’t a one-size-fits-all approach and the best exercise to do will depend on the way Parkinson’s affects you.
Website
Physical activity and exerciseMalnutrition Pathway
Managing Adult Malnutrition, including a pathway for the appropriate use of
oral nutritional supplements (ONS).
Website
www.malnutritionpathway.co.uk
Leaflets
Your Guide To Making the Most of Your Food (PDF)
Nutrition Support in COPD (PDF)Help at home bracelets
Telecare as part of their assessment may also be able to offer a ‘help me home’ bracelet – this is a silicone bracelet that has a contact number for a helpline and a reference id that a person with dementia can show someone. The reference id then links to that individuals records and contacts.
To make a referral for one of the Telecare Help Me Home ID bracelets he would need to go through the Adult Help Desk. Either call 01452 426868 or complete the online referral form.
If someone is not eligible for telecare (you require more than just the need for the bracelet – Adult Social Care can advise) then they can be purchased privately, one option is:
www.theidbandco.com/Medical-Bracelet-with-Clasp10 Today
10 Today aims to increase physical activity amongst older people across the country, helping to reduce social isolation and improve the physical and mental wellbeing of participants – all starting with 10 minutes of exercise.
Website
www.anchorhanover.org.uk/10today