Resources for older people and people with memory problems
There are many sources of information and help for older people, their relatives and carers. Some people want to know more about their medical conditions, others want help with practical problems and everyone wants to live as full a life as possible. People are all different but this is a list of resources we have found useful. If you live outside Cambridgeshire, all the organisations will tell you how to contact your local service.
Cambridgeshire County Council.
Information about services provided by health and adult social care with links to guided advice about daily living from Cambridgeshire County Council.
Website Telephone: adult social care enquiries 0345 045 5202
Information from the government about benefits etc. Website
Age UK
As they put it, growing older doesn’t come with a manual, but Age UK has a range of information guides and factsheets to help you deal with some of the challenges faced in later life. The information they produce is impartial and easy to digest – it’s also free of charge.
Website Telephone: Age UK free information and advice line on 0800 169 6565
Age UK Cambridgeshire 0300 666 9860
Caring Together
Caring Together supports carers of all ages across the county and also offers flexible, professional care services to adults with a range of disabilities and health conditions. This includes advice about respite care.
Website Telephone: 0845 241 0954
Care Network’s Help at Home
Care Network’s Help at Home service offers free short-term help for people returning home after a hospital stay, who are unwell at home, or who need help to remain independent at home. Volunteers visit over 2-3 weeks and offer help with shopping, collecting prescriptions, checking people are ok or other practical help.
Website Telephone: anyone can refer, just call 01223 714433
Care Choices
A website that helps to find a care home, day care, live-in care, respite care etc. This is for the private sector and therefore it is not free at the point of use.
Website