Old age - UCKG HelpCentre

Aug

18
2017

Let’s celebrate older drivers
If you were as surprised as we were by the news that more than 100,000 people aged over 90 are still driving, you’ll probably be even more surprised to learn that 248 centenarians still hold valid driving licenses. What’s more, DVLA figures show that the oldest learner driver on our roads today is a woman […]
a bit of help, Ageing, Alzheimer's disease, Old age, slow with age,

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Jan

10
2017

For the young at heart
Getting older should not stop anyone from continuing to enjoy life and the companionship of friends and family. Unfortunately, nowadays seniors are not valued, as they should. And while many continue to lead active lives, others – especially the very old – can be forgotten and left uncared for, especially when their nearest and dearest […]
Age UK, Alzheimer's disease, Dementia, England, Health care, Old age, Social work, United Kingdom,

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Oct

04
2016

A memorable visit
The diverse personalities that the Godllywood members come across during a care home visit, helps to make each occasion unique. This was the case when the group attended the Lennox House care home on 29 August 2016. Around 19 volunteers put on a show for 20 seniors at the care home. The Godllywood ladies, who […]
care home, elderly people, for a long time, Nursing home care, Old age, unsure of what to expect,

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May

27
2015

Three bring ‘Warm and Well’ to older Peckham residents
Thursday 19th February 2015 For frail older people, warmth and good food are key to keeping healthy through the chilly winter days. Three organisations have got together to help ensure this message reaches the residents of Peckham, and they are the NHS, Age Concern and the UCKG HelpCentre at 176 Rye Lane. On Saturday 28 […]
Activities of daily living, Assault occasioning actual bodily harm, community outreach groups, Health care, mental health problems, Old age, Social work,

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May

27
2015

Seniors Celebrate at the Rainbow Theatre
Friday 21st November 2014 The festive season started early this year for Caleb, the seniors group at the UCKG HelpCentre, as 200 members gathered for an early Christmas dinner on Saturday 15 November. They came from branches across London to join the party at the iconic Rainbow Theatre in Finsbury Park, and enjoy a magnificent […]
Christian Church, Christian faith, Elderly care, Finsbury Park, Friends and family, Health care, Metropolitan police, Old age, Rainbow Theatre, Social work,

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May

27
2015

UCKG Knows its Numbers Free Blood Pressure Testing at the Rainbow Theatre
Friday, 10 September 2010 High blood pressure – sometimes called the silent killer – is the leading cause of heart attacks and strokes and is a factor in kidney disease, dementia and some eye conditions. Fortunately it can be treated and often prevented. For this reason the UCKG is once again supporting national Know Your […]
Abdominal obesity, Blood pressure, Coronary artery disease, Health care, National Health Service, Old age,

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Aug

18

Let’s celebrate older drivers

Jan

10

For the young at heart

Oct

04

A memorable visit

May

27

Three bring ‘Warm and Well’ to older Peckham residents

May

27

Seniors Celebrate at the Rainbow Theatre

May

27

UCKG Knows its Numbers Free Blood Pressure Testing at the Rainbow Theatre

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