This page of the Older People's site will be used to highlight new initiatives, useful documents and any other information that may be of relevance to older people resident in Glasgow City.
Please contact the Older People / Physical Disability team through the 'contact us' facility above if you know of any suitable item which may be of interest to the Older People of Glasgow.
Independent Living Scotland returns to the SECC Glasgow on 15th - 16th September 2011
This event seeks to showcase the best in independent living and mobility aids from over 120 exhibitors and promises to be a rich and rewarding experience for all visitors. The show provides a unique opportunity to test and compare all the latest products and equipment that can make a real difference to everyday independent living.
Pre register for free at http://www.ils-event.co.uk/ or call 0207 728 4262
This book contains information and advice for people who care for someone in the middle to late stages of dementia (moderate to severe dementia). It aims to: help you feel less alone; give you practical advice on coping; help you to find caring more rewarding and less stressful; show you where to go for help and more information.
Glasgow City Council and NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde, in conjunction with Glasgow Old People's Welfare Association and West of Scotland Seniors Forum, have produced a Quick Guide to Services for Older Citizens.
NHS24 have posted information on the swine flu outbreak on their website: NHS24 website and their 'microsite' NHS24 swine flu microsite. The Scottish Government also provide information on their website Scottish Government swine flu website.
This link will take you to the leaflet produced by the Scottish Government.
This link will take you directly to the 2008/2009 'Are you cold?' leaflet download section of the WSSF (West of Scotland Seniors Forum) website.
The files above are in portable document format for downloading and require Adobe Acrobat to access them. The Adobe Acrobat reader can be freely downloaded from the Adobe Web site.
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