Elderly Care Advice
Falls and maintaining strength
(From Chartered Society of Physiotherapy)
There's an underlying myth that falls are an inevitable part of getting old. The surprising truth is our risk of a fall decreases with one thing - exercise.
The video shows six simple exercises used by physiotherapists to keep muscles strong and keep us mobile and independent as we age.
Try out heel raises, toe raises, heel toe stand, one leg stand, heel toe walking, and sit to stand exercises.
Find more information in our Get up and Go guide : www.csp.org.uk/getupandgo
Dementia
Take a look at this video to find out what Dementia is!
The Dementia Guide
The dementia guide is for anyone who has been told they have dementia.
This could be any type of dementia, such as Alzheimer’s disease, vascular dementia or mixed dementia. It will also be useful to close friends and family of someone with dementia, as it contains information for anyone taking on a caring role.
Watch the video to find out more!
The Silver Line
The Silver Line is the only free confidential helpline providing information, friendship and advice to older people, open 24 hours a day, every day of the year.
Telephone: 0800 4708 090
Website: www.thesilverline.org.uk
Advanced Care Planning
Dementia UK
Dementia UK offers specialist one-to-one support and expert advice for people living with dementia.
Telephone: 0800 888 6678
Website: www.dementiauk.org
Age UK
Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this.
Telephone: 0800 169 2081
Website: www.ageuk.org.uk