Links

Here's a selection of useful sites relevant to older people

Links

Useful UK organisations that provide resources for older people

http://trainingsocialcare.co.uk/

The great Sue Davis and Steve Battley team who are helping shape the way services are provided and doing business to the highest ethical standards. Committed to improving the experience of everyone living in, working in and visiting residential settings, their aim is to ensure, through good training, that every resident enjoys a life worth living.

http://www.dementiacarematters.com

Headed up by dementia care guru David Sheard, Dementia Care Matters strives to demonstrate how valuing the individual can empower people with Dementia, their relatives and carers, staff and organisations

http://www.best-care-home.co.uk/index.php

This is possibly the best new and growing website if you are looking for a good care home, with lots of information and unusually, personal recommendations from the residents, families and staff.

http://www.picturestoshare.co.uk/

Lovely illustrated books for people with dementia and their carers to share with striking images and thoughtful moments to encourage communication.

http://www.napa-activities.co.uk/

Members' organisation offering meaningful activities for older people, training and support

Charity organisations we are involved with

http://www.counselandcarestore.co.uk/

Useful aids and products for independent living

www.independentage.org.uk/

Supporting older people at home

www.contact-the-elderly.org/

A lifeline of friendship for frail, isolated elderly people

... and here are some other great website resources