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David Wilcox

nef 'five-a-day' to well-being in major new government report | the new economics found... - 0 views

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    "nef's 'Five ways to well-being': nef 's centre for well-being has developed a set of five evidence-based actions that, if practised regularly, can improve personal well-being. Connect With the people around you. With family, friends, colleagues and neighbours. At home, work, school or in your local community. Think of these as the cornerstones of your life and invest time in developing them. Building these connections will support and enrich you every day. Be Active Go for a walk or run. Step outside. Cycle. Play a game. Garden. Dance. Exercising makes you feel good. Most importantly, discover a physical activity you enjoy; one that suits your level of mobility and fitness. Take Notice Be curious. Catch sight of the beautiful. Remark on the unusual. Notice the changing seasons. Savour the moment, whether you are on a train, eating lunch or talking to friends. Be aware of the world around you and what you are feeling. Reflecting on your experiences will help you appreciate what matters to you. Keep Learning Try something new. Rediscover an old interest. Sign up for that course. Take on a different responsibility at work. Fix a bike. Learn to play an instrument or how to cook your favourite food. Set a challenge you will enjoy achieving. Learning new things will make you more confident, as well as being fun to do. Give Do something nice for a friend, or a stranger. Thank someone. Smile. Volunteer your time. Join a community group. Look out, as well as in. Seeing yourself, and your happiness, linked to the wider community can be incredibly rewarding and will create connections with the people around you.
David Wilcox

DropBy - A friendly, caring and supportive online community for the over 60s, focusing ... - 0 views

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    "This web site is designed to be a supportive online community for the over 60s to keep in touch. Its focus is on interaction - with family, friends, each other and through interest groups. This website is easy-to-use and members want to be part of a 'virtual' friendly, caring and supportive community."
Stephen Dale

Helping communities tackle social and digital exclusion - 0 views

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    Helping communities tackle social and digital exclusion.
Stephen Dale

Tyze Personal Networks - 0 views

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    Tyze is an on-lone tool - a private community centred around one person - that helps the individual, their families, friends, neighbours and care professionals work together. Your data is absolutely secure and there is no advertising.
Stephen Dale

Home - 0 views

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    "care4care will provide support for older people through mutual exchange: 'support provided by me now in return for support for me later 'care4care members earn 'care credits' by supporting/caring for an older person in their local community. The hours of support members provide are recorded in their individual care credit account for the member's own future use or to support a relative or friend now."
Stephen Dale

http://www.participle.net/projects/view/5/101/ - 0 views

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    Participle's vision is radical: public services which offer all citizens a fair chance to realise their potential. For citizens to have this chance, it is not enough for society to present them merely with opportunities. There must be a shared commitment to developing citizens' capabilities, so that all can acquire the skills necessary to seize and shape opportunities. At Participle, we do two things: Firstly, bring together the widespread community level ideas and creative activity, and mix it with world-leading experts in any given field; Secondly, drive forward thoughts and actions around developing a new social settlement which can deal with the big social issues of our time. 
Stephen Dale

My Life Software - 0 views

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    "My Life Software™ has developed Digital Reminiscence Therapy Software™, an innovative software solution that provides communication support and interactive games for the elderly and people with dementia. Designed by carers for carers, the product emanates from meticulous research and field testing involving frontline care workers, patients and family members - helping you to provide person-centred care at a fingers touch."
Stephen Dale

DIGITAL TUESDAYS - 0 views

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    "DIGITAL TUESDAYS creates vibrant digital communities around public libraries.  The scheme began in 2011 and is currently running three strands. These are the DIGITAL BAZAAR®    - runner up at the prestigious 2012 CILIP Libraries Change Lives Awards (next one Saturday 10th November);  DTvip for visually impaired people (VIPs) and  screenings of films with local interest. Our most recent screening was  UTOPIA LONDON on Tuesday 6th March 2012.  Other strands  will be developed in 2012, alongside special events like DESIGN PHILANTHROPY, a collaboration with the Royal College of Art (exhibition/presentation November 2011)."
David Wilcox

Older people, technology and community | Independent Age - 2 views

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    the potential of technology to help older people renew or develop social contacts and to actively engage in their communities
Stephen Dale

Calouste Gulbenkian Foundation | Tackling social isolation by getting older people online - 2 views

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    "Independent Age, the charity that provides lifelong support to older people in need, has pledged to get older people online and help them stay there, enabling them to reap the benefits of improved links to the wider community."
David Wilcox

Demos | Projects - Ageing sociably - 0 views

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    "The erosion of social capital, and increasing levels of social isolation are widely recognised phenomena in our society. Older people are particularly likely to admit to feeling lonely, and social isolation is known to have a significant impact on older people's physical and mental wellbeing. Many older people particularly value local services that provide them with opportunities for regular social contact. However, we are currently witnessing a significant decline in many of these local services such as libraries, post offices and lunch clubs. More than 2,500 post offices have closed and 5,000 small shops have disappeared in the past six years. At the same time, many statutory and third sector services are currently under threat from local authority budgetary cuts. The private sector could do much to provide non-specialised local settings and opportunities for older people to remain connected with their communities. However, thus far there has been little investigation into how private companies might contribute to social cohesion in this way. This project will identify ways that private companies can make use of their local presence and existing operating models to generate new social opportunities for older people."
Stephen Dale

http://www.nominettrust.org.uk/sites/default/files/NT%20PP4%20Exploring%20The%20Potenti... - 1 views

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    Provided expert advice and scoped requirements for the development of NHS Online, a proposed portal and community of practice for medical and support staff in the NHS. Facilitated a workshop involving senior managers and stakeholders from DH, NHS, PCTs and RHA's. Produced options paper with recommendations.
Stephen Dale

You, Me & Everyone we Know - social networking for older people #dtlater - 0 views

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    "his design study looks at how social networking technology can better support older people in maintaining connections to the individuals and groups that mean the most to them. People over 60 tend to use the internet in different ways to younger people and most current social networking sites offer little incentive for them to engage. An older person is more likely to use the internet for information rather than social communication or entertainment, currently the primary focus of many sites."
Stephen Dale

ITea time for silver surfers - 0 views

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    SILVER surfers have been enjoying ITea and biscuits - learning new computer skills combined with a cuppa and nibbles. The taster session, run at Brighton Street Community Centre in Heckmondwike, is encouraging older people who may have a small amount of internet experience, or never used a computer before to become a silver surfer in a relaxed atsmosphere.
David Wilcox

Some experiences of introducing older people to computers. | Digital Unite - 0 views

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    "I thought I'd share a few of my experiences of introducing and teaching older people how to use computers in my role as a team leader in the Computer Classes section at Age UK Knowsley & West Mersey. I hope it will be of use to some of you, and please feel free to add some tips of your own."
David Wilcox

Increase in older users of social networking - why it's a non story | Digital Unite - 1 views

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    "Someone tell us something we don't know. Like, how are we going to get the less digitally confident, and the people who'd like to go online but who are still trepidacious, whizzing around the net with panache and aplomb, saving money, having choice, wielding civic powers, keeping mentally alert, feeling less lonely and isolated? That seems to me to be, still (and with the advent of universal credit which will only be delivered online, increasingly so) the most pressing question. And not least because unless it can be achieved, the fabled and miraculous cost saving efficiencies that online promises a heavily indebted government are but (non digital) pie in the sky."
Stephen Dale

Silverhairs - Features, Discounts, Special Offers and Social Forums for the over 50s - 0 views

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    "Welcome to Silverhairs. Full of informative features, special offers, discounts, competitions, helpful forums, social networks and much much more for the over 50s. Receive all the latest offers by registering for our Newsletter"
Stephen Dale

Independence Matters | Our work | Design Council - 0 views

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    "Independence Matters is a joint collaboration between the Technology Strategy Board and Design Council to support the development of great consumer services for later life.   Through the programme we've funded seven start up enterprises who have used design-led approaches to develop innovative services that help older adults live well and stay independent. Find out more about the three different programmes of work, including a design challenge for secondary schools and the two business challenges: Keeping Connected and Home & Away"
Stephen Dale

Sus-IT A New Dynamics of Ageing Project - 0 views

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    "Sus-IT is a research project funded by the New Dynamics of Ageing (NDA) initiative, the largest research programme on ageing ever mounted in the UK. Research under the New Dynamics of Ageing programme will impact on policy decisions and scientific, technology and design choices that will make sure that older people will enjoy better quality lives. Here you can find out more about what our research involves, read our publications and find out how you can participate in our research."
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