Are you recently retired and want to learn something new? Perhaps you’ve been off for some time and want to get out of the house for a couple of hours? Then join LifeCare next Tuesday, 12th November from 3pm till 4.30pm for a new monthly Foodies group. Continue reading New Foodies group at LifeCare
Companionship is key to a healthy life but more needs to be done to reduce loneliness amongst the elderly in Edinburgh, according to research carried out by a home care provider. Continue reading Local care company urging public to help combat loneliness
Campaigners have welcomed the Scottish Parliament’s decision to implement a nationwide footway parking ban. Continue reading Scotland becomes first UK nation to ban pavement parking
The importance of embedding a national isolation strategy across all areas of government is key to alleviating loneliness in Scotland, says Contact the Elderly’s head of service in Scotland, Morna O’May (above). Continue reading National Isolation Strategy ‘key to combating loneliness’
Active Ageing event at Hibernian’s GameChanger Centre, Easter Road
2nd October: 12 noon – 4pm
Hosted by Port of Leith Housing Association
Activities include Body Boosting Bingo (12 noon), tour of Hibs Stadium (1pm), Tea Dance (2pm), stalls and refreshments.
For more information or to book transport, call 0131 553 2559
Thursday 19th September, 11am -12.30pm
The Studio, Potterrow
The Scottish Conservatives have proposed the trial of the Red Bag Scheme in NHS Lothian. Continue reading Scottish Tories propose Red Bag trial
New guidance issued today by the UK Chief Medical Officers emphasises the importance of building strength and balance for adults, as well as focusing on cardiovascular exercise. Continue reading New physical activity guidelines issued by Chief Medical Officers
Are you recently retired and finding yourself at a loss for what to do with your time? Fancy meeting new people and having some interesting conversations? Then come along to LifeCare Conversations, a new weekly group running at LifeCare, 2 Cheyne Street, Stockbridge, EH4 1JB. Continue reading LifeCare Conversations: new discussion group in Stockbridge
