Elderly care

  • 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 Gloucestershire

  • Dementia 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.org

  • The Silver Line

    Free phone support for older people, 24 hours a day.

    Phone
    0800 470 80 90

    Website
    The Silver Line Helpline

  • Herbert 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 Constabulary

  • Alzheimer’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 Society

  • Managing 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 Together

  • Fitness 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.me

  • Warm 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.

    Website
    Gloucestershire Care and Support Guide | Care Choices

  • Parkinson’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.

    Website
    Parkinsons UK

  • Food 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)

  • Exercise 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 exercise

  • Malnutrition 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)

  • 10 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