The Extra Time project aims to encourage older people in England and Wales to take part in physical activity. This article reports on the Norwich Extra Time scheme, operated by the charity Football in the Community, which provides sporting activities to encourage older people to remain active.
The Extra Time project aims to encourage older people in England and Wales to take part in physical activity. This article reports on the Norwich Extra Time scheme, operated by the charity Football in the Community, which provides sporting activities to encourage older people to remain active.
Ashley House care home in Borden, Hampshire provides a wide range of activities for residents - both formally structured events and spontaneous activities. This article reports on their practice and the benefits for residents.
Ashley House care home in Borden, Hampshire provides a wide range of activities for residents - both formally structured events and spontaneous activities. This article reports on their practice and the benefits for residents.
Subject terms:
older people, quality of life, residents, care homes;
The government wants to extend the principles of Sure Start to older people offering 'one-stop shops' where older people can access a range of services. This article looks at the Mayfair Centre, a community centre in rural Shropshire which aims to reach out to people who may be isolated because of their rural surroundings. The author argues that it offers a good model for practice.
The government wants to extend the principles of Sure Start to older people offering 'one-stop shops' where older people can access a range of services. This article looks at the Mayfair Centre, a community centre in rural Shropshire which aims to reach out to people who may be isolated because of their rural surroundings. The author argues that it offers a good model for practice.
Subject terms:
older people, rural areas, social inclusion, access to services, day centres;
The Rochdale Boroughwide Housing's (RBH) Community Kids scheme, which teaches local children about the impact of antisocial behaviour, is involving older people in their initiative. Children visit residents in their communities, and older residents also visit the school to talk about how antisocial behaviour affects them.
The Rochdale Boroughwide Housing's (RBH) Community Kids scheme, which teaches local children about the impact of antisocial behaviour, is involving older people in their initiative. Children visit residents in their communities, and older residents also visit the school to talk about how antisocial behaviour affects them.