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Tag: older people
Ditch yer auld baffies at Big Slipper Event!
Older residents in Edinburgh are being encouraged to trade in their old slippers for a brand new pair, free of charge.
As part of a community initiative in Leith, a ‘Big Slipper’ social day is taking place this Monday (18 November) at Easter Road stadium. Continue reading Ditch yer auld baffies at Big Slipper Event!
New Foodies group at LifeCare
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
Local care company urging public to help combat loneliness
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
Scotland becomes first UK nation to ban pavement parking
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
Fall Prevention Awareness Week advice
National Isolation Strategy ‘key to combating loneliness’
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’
Celebrate Older People’s Week
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
The Flames: over-fifties invited to try something new
Thursday 19th September, 11am -12.30pm
The Studio, Potterrow
Scottish Tories propose Red Bag trial
The Scottish Conservatives have proposed the trial of the Red Bag Scheme in NHS Lothian. Continue reading Scottish Tories propose Red Bag trial