Falmouth Age Concern (FAC) is an independent charity working with and for older people in the towns of Falmouth, Penryn and their surrounding villages.
Falmouth, England
Joined September 2016
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Falmouth Memory Café is open again.
It meets on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday each month. See the website for contact details.
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How much support can pensioners claim? Here’s what you need to know.
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Older people are just as likely to suffer from mental health problems as younger age groups, but “seem to be continually missing out” on vital support, Age UK has said.
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If you're aware of anyone elderly who is struggling to heat their home or purchase food then please let us know.
01326 313 620
[email protected]
falmouthbefriending.org.uk
Some older people are rewriting expectations around how they should behave both on and off social media.
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Living Streets is an organisation that helps older people overcome barriers to walking.
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A Human Rights Watch report finds that older people can experience the same abuse during armed conflict as younger people - but in some circumstances, they face heightened risk.
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“The shows give elder people agency and provide them a voice to portray their own narratives and an opportunity to look for love and remarriage"
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Research suggests that having a pet could be good for your brain, helping to slow cognitive decline in older adults.
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HelpAge International has been operating in Ukraine since November 2014, here they describe their work.
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A survey of 500 people aged over 60 finds that most feel about 12 years younger than their actual age.
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A study finds that 20 minutes of exercise every day among people aged 70 to 75 provides the greatest health benefits.
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If you're aware of an older person who is struggling to heat their home or buy food, please let us know.
01326 313 620
[email protected]
Research suggests older people may have lost confidence following two years of restrictions.
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Research suggests some older people may have lost confidence following two years of restrictions.
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We've mentioned about similar research before - when learning benefits another person, older people are just as fast at learning as young people.
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Three out of four older people are afraid about rising food and energy bills.
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Research by Age UK has found that an estimated 1.25 million women who are claiming State Pension are living below the breadline, the equivalent to one in five.
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If you are aware of anyone elderly who is struggling to heat their home or purchase food please let us know.
01326 313 620
[email protected]
falmouthbefriending.org.uk
