If you or a loved one have been targetted by nuisance calls or scammers, you may which to consider using a call blocker. What is a call blocker? Call blockers deter or prevent cold calls from telemarketers and fraudsters. The call blocker service intercepts call and will check the caller’s number. If the call is […]
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Regal Picturehouse in Henley-on-Thames is a Dementia Friendly Cinema. Once a month they have Dementia-Friendly Screening. The cinema is open to all but especially for people with dementia and their family, friends and carers. There is a chance to socialise for 30 minutes before the film and enjoy free tea, coffee and biscuits. During the film, […]
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This page details some of the Dementia Support activities and groups available locally. Singing for the Brain – Dementia Support group The Alzheimer’s Society Singing for the Brain groups use singing and other activities to bring together people with dementia or memory loss. Click here to watch a video of a group of participants talking […]
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A Walk Through Dementia from Alzheimer’s Research is a Virtual Reality Dementia Experience using an App on your smart phone to put you in the shoes of someone living with dementia. It demonstrates some of the symptoms that pose challenges to many people living with dementia using everyday situations: A trip to the supermarket Being […]
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A Talking Newspaper audio version of The Henley Standard Newspaper is available free of charge to anyone registered blind or partially sighted. It is also available to people who can’t read the paper themselves for a different reason, such as being unable to hold the paper or turn pages. The Henley and District Talking Newspaper is […]
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If you are a carer you may well need to help the person that you care for to move around. Helping people to move safely is really important so that you don’t hurt yourself or your loved one. Consider if you get injured what would happen to the person that you provide care for? Carers often suffer from […]
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With darker evenings upon us, stay safe at home. Thames Valley Police are reminding us all to take basic home security measures to help ensure that we stay safe at home. Tips to help you stay safe at home. Reduce the chance of your house being targeted: Invest in a timer light switch. Vary the […]
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The Silver Line helpline for older people in the UK now takes over 10,000 calls a week. It offers a free, confidential, 24-hour, 365-day-a-year helpline. The helpline number is 0800 4 70 80 90, all calls are free. It offers information and friendship and signposting to local organisations for support or social activities. The service […]
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Telecare lifeline alarms provide a link to a control centre 24 hours a day. Usually, the system will consist of a base unit connected to your phone line. You can still use your phone in the normal way. The base unit connects wirelessly to various alarms around your home. If an alarm is raised, the […]
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What is a Lions bottle? A Lions bottle is a simple idea. People keep important personal and medical information in the bottle in a common location which emergency services will be aware to look for if needed. How does it work? An unused bottle will contain two stickers. Put one sticker inside of the front […]
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Have you used a benefit checker for people receiving care – have you heard about the Independent Age Benefit Checker? This simple, free-to-use, independent, and impartial tool can help you to check what benefits you may be eligible for. If you answer yes to any of the questions below, then you may be eligible to […]
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Macular degeneration is the most common cause of visual impairment in older adults. We all reach an age where our sight stops being perfect. In the UK, it is estimated that over a quarter of a million adults suffer blindness because of Macular Degeneration. It develops when the part of the eye responsible for central […]
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