@agespace

Supporting families with ageing parents. Advice, resources and community around elder care in the UK.

 United Kingdom and worldwide
agespace.org
Joined January 2015
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The #soundsofintent framework is used to support older people in care homes, day centres and at home. Our new resource amazon.co.uk/Take-Note-Every… provides 100 ideas for musical activities that can enrich the lives of older people. #ageing #elderly #socialcare #carehome #dementia
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"Young carers' voices are so important... we should be listened to!" @aliciaj_02 on what she would say to the Prime Minister as a young adult carer Find out more about the #GeneralElection and how you can support carers: carers.org/election
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Sitting in a coffee shop, people ask how I am. How to explain the chaos of being a carer? Worries, strain, financial woes – it's a tragicomedy. From love to grief, with advice-givers everywhere, life feels like a soap opera. At least I can laugh through the madness! #CarerLife⬇️
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It's #YouthEmploymentWeek! Young adult carers are an amazing hidden workforce who are hard working with an abundance of real-life skills Find out more about how to get employment support as a young adult carer and how you can support them as an employer: bit.ly/3S9YrRn
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CQC Chief Admits ‘We Got Things Wrong’ And Announces More Inspections thecareruk.com/cqc-chief-adm… #Care #Care_Homes #Healthcare #News
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Very useful article from @agespace on Mobility Aids for the elderly and disabled: ow.ly/9Fs350KYQmP #mobilityaids #elderlycare
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New survey from @agespace reveals over 50% worry most days about ageing relatives as covered by @wearepsychreg - psychreg.org/worry-most-days… #ageing #caring #preparetocare #carers #family

New Survey Reveals Over 50% Worry Most Days About Ageing Relatives

A survey of family and unpaid carers has highlighted the extent of the worry about elderly relatives and the key practical matters carers need to consider.

psychreg.org
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Annabel James, Founder of @agespace live on @BBCLeeds yesterday talking about the importance of companionship in later life. Listen again here: bbc.co.uk/programmes/p0dwyd8… #elderly #Valentines #companionship #love
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Age Space retweeted
Carers UK@CarersUK13 Sep 2022
If you have any questions about caring, our Helpline is open this week. You can email [email protected] at any time or call 0808 808 7777 from Monday to Friday, 9am – 6pm.
Text reads: Our Helpline is open from 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday on 0808 808 7777 or you can email advice@carersuk.org at any time.

ALT Text reads: Our Helpline is open from 9am-6pm, Monday-Friday on 0808 808 7777 or you can email [email protected] at any time.

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Prince Philip, Queen Elizabeth II's husband, has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace has announced bbc.in/3uB3ED9

Prince Philip has died aged 99, Buckingham Palace announces

Tributes are paid from around the world to the Queen's "beloved" husband of 73 years, the longest-serving consort in British history.

bbc.co.uk
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Lights, camera, vaccine! 🎬 Thanks @eltonofficial and @themichaelcaine for encouraging people to get the #COVIDVaccine. (Sorry it didn't quite work out, Elton.) 😬
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We're making some videos to help people with core digital skills such as using Zoom, listening to podcasts & emails. We’d love feedback and ideas for subjects. weboftheweek.com/web-of-the-… #DigitalSkills @goodthingsfdn @IndependentAge @agespace @age_uk @AgeUKHF @CitizensOnline1
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Top Tips on Preventing Colds & Flu: This beautiful flower called Echinacea (that I was admiring this summer) is a powerful ally against the common cold. Read about more tips in this article I have written for @AgeSpace.org agespace.org/preventing-cold…
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Do you remember the amazing @sainsburys Christmas advert? 🔎 Clue: 1914... It is today's feature in our Virtual Advent Calendar, and it's never too late to catch up on all of the previous uplifting features! weboftheweek.com/fun/web-of-…
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Age Space retweeted
AMPro@amprouk8 Dec 2020
Replying to @agespace
@agespace urges families to keep elderly relatives safe with #SmartHome tech this winter accessandmobilityprofessiona… via @amprouk
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Think Delirium has been launched by @agespace to raise awareness and provide information on delirium. Delirium is state of mental confusion and a condition which can be missed by families and care professionals. Spot the signs here 👉 caringtogether.org/news/thin…
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Are you or someone you know in need of a good chat? Charities like @IndependentAge and @Age_Uk have volunteers who would love to help. Or perhaps you could train to be a volunteer? See this week’s Web of the Week weboftheweek.com and check out the @AgeSpace article
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What diets can help with DEPRESSION? How the GUT talks to our BRAIN? What VITAMIN DEFICIENCIES can worsen MENTAL HEALTH? Pleased to be a guest health writer for @agespace where in my first article I discuss Nutrition and Mental Health. bit.ly/2KThFKX
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Age Space retweeted
Age UK@age_uk24 Nov 2020
Scams are becoming increasingly common, and many people are caught out. Whether that be: 🏠 On the doorstep 📮 By post ☎️ Over the phone 💻 Online We'll help you spot and avoid the latest #scams. Read our guides on how to stay safe from scammers: bit.ly/2IMI1Kq
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If you need to be off work to care for someone due to coronavirus you might be able to get: ➡️ some or all of your pay from your employer ➡️ time off without using your annual leave citizensadvice.org.uk/work/c…
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