http://www.ageuk.org.uk/no-one/
Age UK is a brilliant organisation for helping you to find out how you can help your elderly relatives and friends get some of the help that they need. Remember many are not computer literate and it is becoming harder and harder to find people who will give their time. There may even be a class at Age UK in computer literacy or learning how to use your i-pad.Please teach your Granny/Grandad to text so that it is easier to keep in touch with them. Fast moving technology is a challenge for just about everyone and most of all for those who have never used the internet and cannot access the shopping and information that is readily accessible to those who can. Big button phones and phones where the volume can be increased are also useful.Also remember that memory is multi-sensory and so those eye appointments and hearing appointments are very important - and some are initiated by the hospital and some aren't. You may need the help of someone else to help a parent get used to using a hearing aid. Action on Hearing Loss may help if they have any volunteers... Search out those long lost friends so that they can talk about their childhood memories... when they used to wave at the cars there were so few and don't forget to phone and send Christmas cards that say more than "love from xxx" that elicit the response "oh - so you're still alive then" so that if necessary your news can be read and read again! Try to stay in touch - it's easier when you communicate.
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