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Dame Barbara Windsor's Widower Speaks at Dementia Event In Halifax

Last week, in Halifax, the husband of the late Dame Barbara Windsor, Scott Mitchell, spoke about his wife's battle with Alzheimer's and how they coped as a couple.

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 6: Power and Water Outages:

Breaks in supply of water and power are more likely in winter and these issues can cause serious problems for older people.

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 5: How To Reduce The Risk of Falls

Falls can be especially dangerous for older adults and in winter, when more time is spent in your home, it’s worth looking at removing trip hazards.

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 4: Planning To Keep Warm

Older people often feel the cold more acutely and, if they do get cold, it can make them more vulnerable to illness, whether it be seasonal bugs, or existing conditions.

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 3: Eating Well In Winter

In this, the third of a series of articles aimed at helping you get ready for winter, we look at the importance of eating well at this time of year.

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 2: Close To home

In this, the second of a series of articles aimed at helping you get ready for winter, we look at some simple changes you can make close to home to help you in the colder months.

Getting Prepared for Winter – Part 1: Flu Vaccinations

In this, the first of a series of articles aimed at helping you and your family & friends get ready for winter, we look at the timing of flu vaccinations and why winter is the time to get vaccinated.

VSI Alliance Volunteer Day on 24th January 2023

Memory Lane Cafe Newsletter: Christmas 2021

Please read on to download the latest issue of Memory Lane Cafe Newsletter.