17 Resources for older people and their caregivers
There are hundreds of organisations offering
information and advice on dealing with growing old. Now personally I may not
agree 100% with all of them as I feel that some have lost sight of their own
initiatives either through political gain or funding.
On that note, here is a roundup of useful
resources, though not exhaustive we hope you are able to find additional
support.
(for more information or to contact these organisations please click the name of the organisation)
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National charity providing advice and
support to the elderly
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The society provides local support
and services for people affected by dementia and their families, It also
operates a national dementia helpline (0845 300 0336, Monday to Friday,
8.30am to 6.30pm), and offers a wide range of factsheets
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Fifty regional agencies across
England helping older and disabled people who want to stay in their homes but
need improvements or modifications to make this possible. Anchor will arrange
for ¬people to do the work and help homeowners claim any grants and benefits
they might be entitled to towards the cost.
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Information and support for the 9
million people who have arthritis in the UK
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The Royal British Legion provides
lifelong support for the Armed Forces community - serving men and women,
veterans, and their families
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This website holds a wealth of
generic information about care, how to fund it, and the rights of older
people
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Professional care services for people
across Cambridge, Peterborough & Norfolk
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A wealth of information on all
aspects of being a carer
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Provide information about other
services which can support elderly people and their families and carers.
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Care & Support Guide
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Provider of specialist support to
people who look after someone with:A physical disability A long-term physical
illness A mental health problem A learning difficulty Drug or alcohol misuse
problems
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Provides information, advice and
support on a local basis for those with Parkinson's and their carer
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A volunteer organisation that
enriches the lives of older people! Helping older people to stay independent
in their own homes
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All the lifestyle and leisure
information you could want
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Helping the UK's Military Families,
UK Charity providing welfare & support for those serving in the armed
forces, veterans and armed forces families. They support the army, RAF and
Navy
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A charity providing compassionate
care to people living with long-term and end-of-life conditions, such as
cancer, brain injuries, multiple sclerosis, motor neurone disease,
Huntington's and Parkinson's disease, strokes and dementia. It delivers
long-term nursing, respite and day care in people's own homes, in the
community and through its own hospices and care centres
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National Charity offering a More
Caring Approach (MCA) which believes that the provision of outstanding care
should be the objective of every provider; the receipt of outstanding care
should be the right of every individual who needs it, caring for older people
in care homes & the community as they would like to be cared for
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