Entries with tag improving the lives of older people .

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Philippa Lynch
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18 Rhag 2017 - 12:42

null Connect for a kinder tomorrow – new approaches to loneliness

  ‘Connect for a kinder tomorrow- new approaches to loneliness’ published on 11 December 2017 sets out some thought provoking ideas on how we might be able to create a society less lonely. It is well worth a read, setting out changes that everyone can action to make a difference in our communities. The Commission's manifesto Combatting loneliness one... Gweld mwy
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Awst 2017 - 16:02

null Microsoft uses tech to address social care challenges

Microsoft has joined a UK-wide group that aims to enable older adults to remain in their own home and reduce the country’s £20 billion annual social care bill. The technology company has teamed up with the Agile Ageing Alliance (AAA), a social business made up of more than 600 private and public organisations to look at how new homes and conversions can contain technology to meet... Gweld mwy
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Philippa Lynch
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31 Gorff 2017 - 10:55

null Using technology to support people with dementia

Technology has so much to offer people living with dementia and their carers: access to information, advice and entertainment, as well as reassurance for a carer who does not live near a loved one. Used sensitively and thoughtfully, technology enhances, rather than replaces human relationships and interactions.   Find out more and access examples in SCIE's new dementia and technology... Gweld mwy
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