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Action for Blind People provides practical and emotional advice 
and support across England to people who are blind or partially 
sighted and their friends and family

Action on Elder Abuse (AEA) is a specialist organisation with 
a growing number of staff in all four nations of the United Kingdom. 
We also provide some limited support within Ireland.

Action on Hearing Loss is the new name of RNID, 
the largest charity representing the 11 million people 
confronting deafness and hearing loss in the UK

Norfolk Carers Support is an active member of the Carers 
Agency Partnership (www.carersagencypartnership.org.uk), 
working together with other organisations in Norfolk, known 
as Norfolk Carers, to provide effective services for unpaid 
Carers. Norfolk Carers Advice Line is also available for 
information and advice, signposting and as a listening ear, 
open 9:00-17:00 Monday – Friday and 10:00-14:00 on 
Saturday- 0808 808 9876.

Age Page -  
Find science-based info on health & aging & Alzheimer's. 
Get research news & funding opportunities from the 
National Institute on Aging at NIH

Age UK
or help, information and advice or to see how you 
can donate, volunteer or give support to help older people 
love later life

The leading UK care and research charity for people with this 
disease and other dementias, their families and carers. It provides 
a network of support

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retirement homes and retirement villages offer vibrant retirement 
living assisted and independent living opportunities

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Planning a dementia-friendly holiday. For family carers ... 
for people living with dementia. A holiday offers the chance to 
explore new places, meet

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Feeling lonely is a normal human emotion and is simply a sign 
of wanting contact with people

Pioneer research to bring forward the day when all cancers are cured. 
With no government funding

Information about the Care Act and how it affects Carers in the UK

Guide to over 21000 care homes, nursing homes and residential homes
providing care in the United Kingdom

Health and care needs amongst older people

The independent regulator of all health and social care services in 
England

Care UK -  
provide modern, comfortable care homes, homecare, GP services &
treatment centres for the NHS, and mental health & learning disability services

Advice and information for anyone caring for the elderly as a 
self-employed home help for the elderly

Online free advice from Citizens Advice to help you find a way 
forward, whatever the problem

A positive, person-centred method of managing Alzheimer's and 
other forms of dementia
 
Consumer Affairs (For our American Readers)
The ConsumerAffairs Research Team believes
 everyone deserves to make smart decisions. We aim to provide 
readers with the most up-to-date information available about today's 
consumer products and services.

Bringing healthcare providers, patients & staff together, finding ways to make healthcare transparent.

CleanCult (For our American Readers)
Say hello to the most effective, non-toxic
laundry pods. Made in the USA, FREE of Toxins, and FREE
of animal cruelty. You have a lot of things going on in your life.
Laundry shouldn't be one of them

Caring.com (For our American Readers) 
Caring.com is the leading online destination for those seeking 
information and support as they care for aging parents, spouses, 
and other loved ones.

Their mission: to help the helpers. They equip family caregivers 
to make better decisions, save time and money, and feel less alone 
-- and less stressed -- as they face the many challenges of caregiving.

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to help provide information on dementia

Dementia Care Resources which will help and support you when 
you are caring for a person with dementia


hosting live, virtual memory cafĂ©'s. These social gatherings are only 
for those with dementia. A mentor will always be in attendance


Dementia Mealtime Assessment Tool, DMAT aims to help 
maintain the mealtime independence of an individual living with 
dementia, prevent malnutrition and improve quality of life

Doses and interaction Resource (For our American Readers)
Drug interactions usually occur when taking more than one drug at the same time, and the risk changes based on age, underlying diseases and lifestyle. Some drug interactions can be deadly.

Drug Watch (For our American Readers)
Help for people injured by defective drugs and medical devices

Driving and Dementia: The Essential Guide for Seniors
https://www.directline.com/car-cover/driving-and-dementia

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The Mesothelioma Center (Asbestos.com) Public Outreach Department

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A volunteer organisation that enriches the lives of older people

is a free and confidential helpline for people suffering from drug and alcohol addiction in Scotland. Tel: http://www.rehab4addiction.co.uk


Rehab 4 Alcoholism is a helpline for people experiencing addiction. This helpline aims to stop addiction before it becomes too late. www.rehab4alcoholism.com
0800 111 4108

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Aims to developing national standards, a qualification, and a 
workforce development strategy for the adult social care sector 

Senior Wellness Guide (For our American Readers) 
Senior Wellness Guide – Healthy Aging - Seniors already account for 14 percent of the population. Aging brings physical, mental and financial concerns.
 
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provide specialist live-in care that improves well-being and 
quality of life. The UK's Most Awarded Home Care Provider

To Know Me is a book which combines a mini-biography 
and a personalised care guide.

Travelling with a Medical Condition
This guide offers helpful travel tips and information as well as showcases some of the common problems associated with travelling abroad whilst having a health condition.


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their site provides you with a wealth of information on care, 
help you find care and professionals that can support you

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Vivehealth (For our American Readers)
ViveHealth offers home medical supplies 
& durable medical equipment. The best online store for home health equipment

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Home delivery service of a range of frozen ready meals and 
desserts. Read menu, dietary information and cooking guidelines

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A voice for people living, visiting and working in care


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