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Watch evidence given @ on the Self Directed Support Bill. The session starts 1 hr 52m:
about 22 hours ago
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We blogged about the recent announcement that social care should help promote friendship and leisure activities:
about 23 hours ago
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New programme to help build better quality of life, wellbeing and health for older people: via @
4:43 AM May 24th
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Do you claim mileage, uniform allowance or specialist equipment at work? You may be able to claim tax back:
4:39 AM May 24th
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@ Couldn't agree more :)
3:57 AM May 24th
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in reply to RowanAlba
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Call for October arts and ageing events to be part of Luminate, Scotland's first creative ageing festival. See:
3:39 AM May 24th
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Mary, a 91 year old athlete, takes gold in long jump, discus and shot putt:
3:04 AM May 24th
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@ hi Elaine, yes we are planning some supporting activities for the week; many of our member groups also have things in pipeline.
8:40 AM May 23rd
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in reply to ElaineWilso
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This week is . See our Mental Health Zone for info & help with mental health & wellbeing
5:55 AM May 23rd
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Isolation 1 of the biggest factors that contribute to poor mental health in older people. builds connections
4:17 AM May 23rd
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Physical activity can be as good as anti-depressants. is excellent for mental health and wellbeing.
4:05 AM May 23rd
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"Think young. We bring a lot to the community, we have lots of experience and good advice to give." Alice on .
3:53 AM May 23rd
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Strength, balance v important in later life. Good news, muscle strength can double in 12 weeks. Ladies of 90 had legs of 70!
3:10 AM May 23rd
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Why is & physical activity good? Release of endorphins (happiness), reduces cortisol (stress), improves sleep & digestion.
2:52 AM May 23rd
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"Why are press so negative about older people making up a large % of the population? We are a great asset to society."
2:20 AM May 23rd
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"Once you hit 50, if you're not active you hit a black hole" - opening comment from conference today in Hamilton.
2:12 AM May 23rd
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Good morning, today we're at an conference in Hamilton. Looking forward to the event that starts at 10am.
12:18 AM May 23rd
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@ gets my vote! The Russian Babushkas have made it to the final too Great to have older representation.
12:16 AM May 23rd
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in reply to GmasFootsteps
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@ Rooting for them or :) Hope they get through...
1:20 PM May 22nd
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in reply to SarahMegson
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Can't resist a tweet - good luck to the Russian grannies! :)
1:01 PM May 22nd
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- Name Age Scotland
- Location Edinburgh, Scotland
- Web http://www.agesco...
- Bio Age Scotland – improving later life. Scotland’s leading authority on older people, age and ageing. The Age Scotland helpline 0845 125 9732.
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