Assist
UK
Network of Disabled Living Centres, which include a permanent
exhibition of products and equipment with information and advice from professional
sales staff .
http://www.assist-uk.org/
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CancerBacup
Information
and support to older people diagnosed with cancer, and their families. It aims
to answer questions about the diagnosis and treatment of cancer, and its effects.
Other sources of support and information are given.
http://www.cancerbackup.org.uk/Resourcessupport/Practicalissues/Cancerandolderpeople
Christies
Care Ltd
Live-in care agency, offering 24 hour care with carers,
housekeepers, companions, care assistants and PAs to its clients throughout the
country.
http://www.christiescare.com/
Eat
Well for Older People
Basic dietary advice from the food standards
agency, with links to greater detail.
http://www.eatwell.gov.uk/agesandstages/olderpeople/
Guide
to Care
Information for Carers of older people, includes listings
of care homes and resources for care providers.
http://www.Guide2Care.com/
Hairnet
Bringing
IT literacy, via appropriate training, to those who might not otherwise find access
easy.
http://www.hairnet.org/
Music
helps older people sleep
Older people who have sleep difficulties
may sleep better after listening to quiet music before bed.
http://www.boingboing.net/2005/04/07/music_helps_older_pe.html
Older
People's Services
Government resource for local NHS organisations
and local councils to help deliver higher quality services for older people.
http://www.dh.gov.uk/en/PolicyAndGuidance/HealthAndSocialCareTopics/OlderPeoplesServices
Royal
Commission on Long Term Care for the Elderly (1999)
Final report
and background information.
http://www.royal-commission-elderly.gov.uk/
Smart
Thinking
Technology, older and disabled people, person-centred design,
architecture and the home. This site aims to be provocative and challenging.
http://www.smartthinking.ukideas.com/
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