One of Edinburgh’s leading care and support providers, Social Care Alba are working hard to address the public health crisis of loneliness this festive season by ensuring that all of their service users receive as much support as possible as well as a visit from their carer on Christmas Day. Continue reading Lonely this Christmas
Wednesday 20th November 10.30 – 2pm in Muirhouse Library
-Age Scotland launch new Share What You Love campaign to combat loneliness-
New research from charity Age Scotland has revealed a shocking communications gap between the young and old in Scotland, as they launch a new campaign to combat loneliness in the over 65s. Continue reading Scots prefer spending time on social media than with their older relatives
This Wednesday at North Edinburgh Arts from 6 – 8pm
Wednesday 24th April 6 – 8pm at North Edinburgh Arts
THE PEARLS OF WISDOM Exhibition is a celebration of six older people and their contribution to North Edinburgh over decades of activity. This unique way of celebrating their lives is in the commissioning of sculptured heads by award winning artist Kevin Dagg. Continue reading Heads up – The Pearls of Wisdom exhibition launched at Granton;hub
Tuesday 18 September: 2pm – 4.30pm
City of Edinburgh Methodist Church, Nicholson Square. Continue reading Creatively Ageing: free special event for older people
MONDAY 16th APRIL 10am – 2pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
Come and join us!
Monday 16 April 10am – 2pm
Royston Wardieburn Community Centre
People in Scotland are being encouraged to look out for their elderly neighbours, friends and relatives over the Christmas period. Social Security Minister Jeane Freeman has sent out a Christmas message, asking everyone in Scotland to remember to include older people in their festive plans. Continue reading Lonely this Christmas
