Preventing Accidents to Older People
Further Links
Help the Aged - SeniorLine 0808 8006565
Available Monday to Friday from 9.00am to 4.00pm. A free national advice service for older people and their carers. Advice is given on welfare and disability rights, housing and community care.
Website: www.helptheaged.org.uk
Age Concern - Information Line 0800 009966
Available seven days a week from 7.00am to 7.00pm. A free helpline for older people and their carers seeking information on issues such as money, health, community care, housing, transport, heating and education.
Website: www.ageconcern.org.uk
Alzheimer’s Disease Society - Helpline 0845 300 0336
Available Monday to Friday from 8.00am to 6.00pm. Calls charged at local rates. A helpline providing information, education and advice on dementia for people with dementia and their carers.
Website: www.alzheimers.org.uk
Research into Ageing
A national medical research charity promoting good health by preventing the major causes of disability in later life and improving their treatment. Booklets and videos on exercise available on donation to the charity.
Website: www.ageing.org