AgeUKExeter

At a glance

Causes

Geographical remit:

Local

We aim to help older people in Exeter love not fear later life by:

connecting them to social activities to combat loneliness and enhance feelings of wellbeing
fostering independence within the home and community to avoid where possible residential care
establishing projects to engage people in creative activities that benefit both our service users and the wider community.

We do this by:

organising groups for exercise, tea dances, or drop-ins for a cup of tea and a chat
a non paid for service to befriend people isolated at home by regular telephone calls or home visits by our volunteers
an enabling service where employees visit to provide company and practical help within the home and trips out and about
a service to support and provide respite for carers of loved ones suffering from dementia
a service to support hospitalised patients transition back home
an activity group where dementia sufferers and their carers meet for mutual support and to engage in meaningful projects, eg working on our allotment
our Men In Sheds project where men in later life meet up to recycle and repair tools and appliances and produce woodwork for sale in our retail shop

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