Celebrating Christmas with family and friends can be one of life’s greatest joys. For a person living with dementia, though, it can be an overwhelming or …
What is the current guidance?
Face coverings are currently compulsory on public transport, in NHS facilities, inside shops and supermarkets in England, from 24th July. Some people with dementia …
Age Concern Central Lancashire with the help of local businesses has organised a ‘Night in at the movies’ for older people across Lancashire who remain in …
Age Concern has hosted a mass afternoon tea experience for Lancashire elderly people to help put smiles on faces.
The Central Lancashire branch teamed up with Waitrose …
We all know we feel better when we’ve had a good laugh, joined in an interesting conversation, shared ideas, opinions or stories; whether it’s listening to …
Incoming Chair of Trustees Norman Tenray explains the thrill and challenges of leading Age Concern Central Lancashire (ACCL), and pays tribute to its outgoing leaders. …
Give a Different Sort of Gift This Christmas
It’s not every present that can make a difference all year long. But corporate giving to Age Concern can. …
Not everyone can imagine how a knock at the door can be intimidating or stressful for an elderly person who may be cautious of strangers or …
Easy fundraising ideas for all ages that take just minutes to organise.
Freda is 94. She lives in Plungington, and like an estimated 35,000 other people in …
Charnley Folds, environment is light and spacious; it incorporates a garden area and purpose built facilities designed specifically for people with dementia.
Back in June …
First Published in the Lancashire Post July 2019
He’s half the man he was, and I feel as if I’m exactly the same. I feel I’ve lost …
Published in the Lancashire Post June 2019
Day centres for older people and people with dementia are available in each district of Lancashire. The Withy Trees Day …
