Barnet Seniors Insider 15 PDF (November / December 2017) is now available to download here (PDF 602Kb, 8 sides of A4).
The Insider contains news for senior citizens in Barnet. It gives people practical information about local services, support, events, places to go and things to do that could interest and help them to live their lives to the full.
Contents of Insider 15
Protect your Pension
Our pensions are usually one of our most valuable assets, offering financial support throughout our later lives.
Volunteering Opportunities
Volunteer as a Family Activities Volunteer for Noah’s Ark Children’s Hospice, or volunteer to teach English language with Barnet Southgate College.
Love to Move
Activity for older people in their local setting, including Pilates, Nordic Walking and Dance in a social environment.
HeartLinks
Living with a heart condition. The HeartLinks Support Group meets once a month, when a talk is given on an area of interest, and a cardiac rehabilitation specialist nurse is present to give advice.
Timebanking
Timebanking is the way of spending one hour of time helping someone out and earning one time-credit in return where everyone’s time is equal. For example, you could cook for an elderly neighbour and receive Spanish lessons in return.
Dementia Cafés
There are now lots dementia cafés and clubs in Barnet. A full list of places and times is included.
Chimney Fire Safety
To keep you and your family safe from fire you should take care to have your chimney swept regularly.
Behind the wheel
Make sure that you are familiar with the latest edition of The Highway Code – it’s probably changed since you last read it. To boost your confidence, you can book an experienced driver assessment. Also consider adapting your car.
Going home from hospital
You shouldn’t be discharged from hospital until the support you need has been put in place. If you have recently left hospital, we want to hear from you about your experience.
Support Hubs for people with long-term health conditions
The Support Hubs will be in Hampstead and Barnet High Street. They will be run by the Royal Free Charity, and will offer welfare and benefits advice, information on local and national services, and a programme of wellbeing talks and workshops.
Ask Bob
How do I switch energy supplier?
Help in cold weather
Fuel bills can be a worry in winter, but it’s important for your health that your home stays warm. Find out if you’re eligible for extra money to help with the cost of heating your home when the weather gets colder.
Out and About in Barnet
Things to do
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To read the full text of these articles, download the Insider 15 PDF.
