Older Persons Good Living Show
Published: 29/04/2024
Older Persons Good Living show - we go again!!!
With over 300 people attending in 2023, the Older Persons Good Living show put Isle of Wight residents in contact with services and groups that can aid their independence, prevent loneliness and support their health and wellbeing. Along with this, the event gave a chance for these services to network between themselves to see how group working can further offer a strong support system.
The Right at Home Isle of Wight team immediately got to work to arrange Older Persons Good Living show 2024, going bigger and better with more exhibitions to meet, making a family feel day out, whilst continuing to be tailored the older members of the island.
Older Persons Good Living Show
Saturday 17th August 2024
10am - 4pm
Sandown Airport
Free entry
Workshop Marquee:
Throughout the day there will be workshops run by various services to offer an in-depth discussion or display.
10:30 – 11:15pm Grey Matters Consultancy
11:30 – 12:15pm Alzheimer Café
12:30 – 1:15pm Wight Sense
1:30 -2:15pm Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group
2:30- 3:15pm Amanda Fitness - Chair Pilates
Other people you can meet:
The Isle of Wight Prostate Cancer Support Group
Southern Vectis - come and see their new bus, it's dementia friendly!
Isle of Wight Aviation Museum
Men in Hanger
Vectis Radio
Island Tribe Magazine
The Observer
To find out more:
Services you can meet:
Isle of Wight University for Free Time
IWUFT is a leading island based organization focussed on supporting members of our community who are retired, semi-retired or simply have "free time" to break the cycle of loneliness and isolation often leading to depression, keeping their body and mind active through our various groups, workshops and monthly talks and maintaining an active social life. Our activities are locally based and focus on an activity, a learning and social interaction; our aim at the show is to be able to promote what we do to people who may still be unaware of what we do and the support we can give them.
With their collective knowledge and expertise of over a decade, Grey Matters Consultancy provide families and loved ones with the attention to detail required to gain access to the support out there in the wider world.
They aim to raise awareness of the support mechanisms and financial benefits available to people and use our skills to get results. Grey Matters Consultancy can help people assess their eligibility for existing benefits and take you through the process, step by step, in simple and easy to understand language.
NHS Trust - Falls Prevention
Alexis O’Shaughnessey, Acute Falls Lead will provide information and advice on reducing your falls risk at home and in hospital. Learn what the Trust is doing to keep people safe and reduce falls in the event that you are admitted to St Mary’s.
NHS Trust - Dementia Support in the Acute Trust
Come and learn about what we are doing to improve the experience of people with dementia and their families whilst they are at St Mary’s as outpatients, day case or in patients.
We are also keen to hear your experiences on what we could do better for dementia care.
Sight for Wight - here to provide life-long support to anyone living with all levels of Sight Loss to achieve their own individual goals and ambitions.
Wight Sense – here to help you live Safely, Independently and Confidently.
We are a leading Hampshire and Isle of Wight law firm offering expert legal advice to both individuals and businesses.
Our team of legal professionals have provided their support and advice to the local community for over 150 years. We have the knowledge and expertise to help with all of your legal requirements, offering a comprehensive range of services.
Our lawyers pride themselves on their professional legal advice, all of which is tailored to you or your business. We work hard to ensure that our legal services are delivered in a hassle-free way and in a language that you can understand.
The Sewing Studio IOW
Hampshire and Isle of Wight Fire & Rescue Service
EasyBathTimes supply and install new and high quality refurbished battery bath lifts to assist the less able and elderly to continue to enjoy their bathtime.
A battery-powered belt bathlift provides a safe, reliable, and cost-effective solution for those struggling with traditional baths. This modern device relies on advanced battery technology to effortlessly lower and lift users, ensuring independence.
Michael Tattersall BSc Hons - Podiatrist with 20 years experience in all aspects of lower limb health.
We are your local charity dedicated to providing essential services to support older adults on the Isle of Wight. Our range of services are designed to meet the unique needs of individuals as they navigate the challenges and opportunities that come with aging.
Wightcare provide community alarms and telecare which provides peace of mind if you feel at risk in your own home because of age, disability, isolation, illness or vulnerability. The alarm is installed and monitored by Wightcare and operates 24 hour a day, 365 days a year. With a built- in button, the alarm can be pressed via a pendant worn around your neck or on a wrist band and a dedicated 24/7 response service dispatch high trained responders in case of emergency.
NHS Trust - Armed Forces and Veterens
We are proud to be a Veteran Aware accredited organisation that is keen to ensure that our serving and ex-forces personnel have a good experience when they come into hospital. Come along and find out about the work we have been doing, how to get your military status added to your records, and what we may be able to do to support you.
NHS Trust- Charity
Come and find out more about how you can support the Isle of Wight NHS Trust Charity. We are a close-knit community and that is what makes being part of the island’s NHS a unique privilege. Donations help to enhance patient welfare and support the health and wellbeing of our staff and volunteers. This invaluable financial support helps to cover non-essential items that are not covered, or fully supported, by NHS funds.
Adult Community Learning offer a wide range of workshops and courses for adults 19 years and over. Whether it’s in art, craft, or computers we can help you meet new people, discover fresh interests, improve existing skills or try something you have not done before.
Embracing Age IOW supports care home residents without family or who are particularly isolated and lonely by offering support through befriending as a Care Home Friend . Our other creative projects include Cards of Kindness ,Care Home Crafters and The Flower Bouquet Blessing creating cards , flower bouquets and useful items (ie. blankets) for residents given throughout the year and at Christmas.
One Wight Health: Social Prescribers & Health & Wellbeing Coaches
MyRa
St John Ambulance
W Hurst & Son are proud to have served the local community for 165 years. Voted the UK's favourite Local Retailer in 2022, we are proud to serve 6 High Streets across the island, delivering to any address for free. Our experienced staff have extensive product knowledge and are ready to problem solve in all our shops, this has helped us achieve and excellent score of 4.9 on Trustpilot
We would welcome the opportunity to talk to others to promote the locations and scheduled talks of our existing cafes across the island and to highlight and talk of the progress at Parklands. We are committed to ensuring people are aware of the accessibility of support, in a timely fashion, whether they are awaiting a memory assessment or have received a diagnosis of dementia. We want to enable people to feel and stay connected to others for support during this time and to help people find effective strategies to adapt and maintain a fulfilled life.
Do you work long hours or just need a hand? Would you like to just come home to a clean house and relax? We offer a 5* service with 11 years experience. We are a family run business and based on the Isle of Wight. We've invested in the best washing and finishing technology to ensure that your linen arrives to you crisp, pristine and ready to use.
We're passionate about great food at Wiltshire Farm Foods - and you can taste it in every bite! But it's you that we care most about, which is why we're committed to good old-fashioned friendly service, every step of the way.
Healthwatch Isle of Wight is your local health and social care champion. From West Wight to Sandown and everywhere in between, we make sure NHS leaders and other decision makers hear your voice and use your feedback to improve care.
E-TEC services
Neighbourhood Policing Team
Wellbeings-Feelbetter is a therapist collective that offers a wide range of highly effective complementary health treatments within the tranquil setting of Landguard Manor, Shanklin.
We'll be providing information about all our therapies and how they can help address specific problems or enhance general wellbeing. Additionally, we'll be offering taster treatments on the day.
