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Barnet Seniors Insider, Issue 15 (November / December 2017)

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
  • Advertise from £120
    • Advertising in Barnet Seniors Insider is welcomed, with priority given to local organisations. Advertising space is limited and contributes towards costs.

    To read the full text of these articles, download the Insider 15 PDF.

    Barnet Seniors Insider, Issue 9 (November / December 2016)

    Barnet Seniors Insider 9 PDF (November / December 2016) is now available to download here (PDF 640kB, 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 9

  • Don’t Panic!
    • Planning for your future care can bring peace of mind for you and your family…
  • Barnet Giving — Unlock the power
    • Barnet Giving is an initiative to raise funds for local charitable groups and projects addressing the most pressing needs and supporting the most vulnerable people in Barnet.
  • The Puddenecks Club — Help for the elderly
    • The Puddenecks Club raises money to help the elderly in Barnet (primarily EN4 and EN5 areas). Over recent years the focus has been on helping to overcome loneliness and isolation. Events include Bingo, Fish and Chip evenings, trips to the cinema, days outings and a Christmas party.
  • Vintage Volunteering
    • RSVP has changed its name to Vintage Volunteering. Nothing else has changed about the organisation … projects, purpose and volunteers all remain the same. Vintage Volunteering is a volunteer programme for mature people (age 50+) who would like to offer their skills and give time back to their community via a variety of projects.
  • Dementia cafés and clubs
    • If you have dementia or are caring for someone living with dementia, you’ll be welcomed at any of the dementia cafés or clubs.
  • Are you prepared for an emergency?
    • As we head towards the winter months, we want to make sure you’re prepared for bad weather and other emergencies. Would you know what to do if there was a power cut in your area? Do you have a backup plan if surface flooding started becoming a problem locally?
  • Thinking about moving…
    • If you are thinking about moving to a more suitable home, there are various housing options you could consider: Downsizing, Moving to a home designed for older people, Moving in with the family.
  • Smoking
    • The most common cause of death by fire is in the home.
  • Love your heart
    • We should all be thinking about our heart health and what we can do to keep as healthy as possible.
  • Ask Bob
    • A stroke is a serious medical condition that occurs when the blood supply to part of the brain is cut off.
  • Income Tax
    • Check you’re not missing out on any allowances…
  • Stop Smoking Support
    • All stop smoking services in Barnet are provided by an accredited stop smoking practitioner at registered GP surgeries and pharmacies. The service provides free and confidential one to one support for those who want to give up smoking.
  • Out and About in Barnet
    • Things to do

    Erratum: the Computers and a Cuppa sessions at The Sebright Arms on Fridays start at 1.30pm.

    Vintage Volunteering (formerly RSVP Outer London North) mentioned in the newsletter has a new web site at www.vintagevolunteering.org.uk.

    To read the full text of these articles, download the Insider 9 PDF.