Events: August 2009 Archives

Are you 50 or over?

None of us like to think ourself as an older person, however research has shown that around the age of 50 is a transition period for a lot of people. Often around that time we make some life-changing decisions: our children may be leaving home, or we may be thinking of early retirement or taking up a new hobby or interest. In North Kesteven 41% of all residents are over 50 so North Kesteven District Council is looking at ways we can offer practical help to our older residents.

Following on from a successful Older People's Forum earlier this year where older people were invited to have their say, it became apparent that there are a lot of services and opportunities in the community, but for a variety of reasons older people may not be aware of what is available.

To raise awareness and offer practical help and support, two Older Peoples Advice events are being held from 9:30am - 12:30pm on 2 October at North Kesteven District Council Offices in Sleaford and on 8 October at the Memorial Hall, North Hykeham. Along with representatives from North Kesteven District Council and Lincolnshire County Council there will be representatives from a wide variety of organisations and service providers such as Trading Standards, Lincolnshire Road Safety Partnership, Carers Connect, Fire and Rescue, Pension Service, Falls Prevention, Handy Person Service and Lincolnshire Home Improvement Agency. There will also be people available to talk to you about healthy lifestyles and different types of exercise and sport , So please pop in and see us and enjoy some refreshments.