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  • Reducing the risk of developing dementia

    . Taking regular physical exercise is one of the best things that you can do to reduce your risk of getting Dementia. Find out more. Alzheimer's Society: Physical exercise and dementia . Support with healthy eating and weight management Get NHS advice and tips for eating a healthy, balanced diet which can help you feel your best. NHS: Eat Well . Get the facts about sugar and make some simple swaps to keep you and your family healthy. Sheffield Is Sweet Enough . Access a free and inclusive weight management service for anyone in Sheffield. Sheffield - Morelife UK . Support… More Sheffield has created a booklet you can download and print with advice for older people on how to to stay active and healthy at home. Move More Sheffield: Active at home booklet (PDF, 3.6 MB). Support with keeping socially active People Keeping Well – a network of local organisations which…

  • Learning disability

    We have a section of the directory that's full of advice and details of local support, activities and events in Sheffield for people with a Special Educational Need or Disability (SEND), their parents and carers. We call this our Local Offer section. We've highlighted below some of the key services that support people with a learning disability in Sheffield, and their parents and carers. To see all of the services in Sheffield click on the View all services link below. Health Passport When using these services you may find it useful to give the staff a copy of your \Health Passport. Health Passport . This is a document you can use to give people important information about you. It can help services support you well, and give them information so they don't have to ask you lots of questions. Health services Help from your doctor. Your GP or family doctor can offer…

  • Physical activity choices

    , get out and meet people and improve your sense of well being. These include: gardening groups, choirs and singing groups, drama societies, art classes and so much more...find them all in our leisure and culture section. Leisure activities . Support to get active You can visit our 'People Keeping Well' page to find a list of local organisations which have Health Trainers to help you get active, fit and well. These organisations also host and run a wide range of wellbeing activities. People Keeping Well . You can also visit our Dementia page for a range of advice, support and activities for people living with Dementia. Dementia support . And if you have a health condition or disability and want to be more active get professional advice from Move Well (formerly called Sheffield Physical Activity Referral Scheme, or SPARS for short). Qualified, experienced and supportive staff…

  • Physical disability

    Disability support There are many services that support people with a physical disability or sensory impairment in Sheffield, and services that support their parents and carers. Support groups and services for: people with a physical or sensory impairment . people with a mental health problem including Sheffield’s online Mental Health Guide . people with autism including a really helpful adult autism advice page with lots of good advice and details of support available. …

  • Staying steady and independent with Dementia

    with Dementia (PDF, 1.7 MB). You can find more information about support on the Dementia and Falls Prevention in the Toolkit. Mozellosite: Dementia and Falls Prevention Toolkit . You might be nervous because you’ve had a fall already – or because you’ve noticed you’re starting to feel unsteady…. Ask family or friends to help if you are struggling to reach your feet. It’s a long way down there and even further back up! Well cushioned shoes offer more comfort. Try to avoid shoes with high heels or sandals with little support. Make sure your shoes fit well and don’t have a tendency to slip off. You’ll find that a lace, strap, buckle or Velcro fastening shoe will give more support. Your shoes should be roomy enough, particularly if you intend to wear them every day. If you suffer with swollen feet, it’s a good idea to put your shoes on as soon…

  • Activities and things to do for people with Dementia

    and activities . Activities ideas at home . Keeping active . Online activities . Music and Dementia . Local Dementia groups, Memory Cafés and activities People Keeping Well community dementia support Your local Dementia trained community organisation runs regular activities and events for people… Dementia Advice Sheffield. Age UK Sheffield: Dementia Advice Sheffield . Call: 0114 250 2875 . Email: dementiaadvice@ageuksheffield.org.uk . There's also a full list and map of all the organisations on the main Dementia Support in Sheffield page, if you’d like to find out for yourself…. Golf in Society (search for the Sheffield venue at Hillsborough Golf Club). Keeping active Move Well Sheffield Move Well is part of Move More Sheffield, and is here to help you find the right support and keep you motivated. Many people with health conditions find that being active helps them manage…

  • Social contact and connecting with other people with Dementia

    on the main Dementia Support in Sheffield page, if you’d like to find out for yourself. Dementia Day Activities Dementia Day Activities provide: A dementia-friendly place to spend the whole day on a regular basis Enjoyable activities based on the interests of people with dementia and what they like to do A regular break for their unpaid carers and family members. Find out more about Dementia Day Activities in Sheffield. SCCCC SCCCC have a telephone support service if you would like to talk to someone on the telephone on a regular basis. SCCCC will match you up with a friendly volunteer (including one who speaks the same language as you) who will ring you regularly to chat with you about whatever you wish to talk about. SCCCC: Telephone support service . Alzheimer’s Society: Companion Calls The Alzheimer’s Society's Companion Call is a regular (usually weekly…

  • Keeping well in your local community

    pkw links and downloads Are you looking for an activity or some support to help you keep healthy and well? Did you know help is at hand in your local community? We are a network of local organisations which can help you to: get fit and active through exercise sessions and health walks increase your confidence and skills by joining courses such as cooking, art and gardening eat healthily and exercise more with advice from a one-to-one Health Trainer get connected with people in your local area reduce feelings of loneliness by joining local groups and social cafes develop… the Doctor for my mental health. After coming to these groups I now have constant support from the friends I’ve made – having a support network makes a world of difference”. Mini-Trampoline exercise session. “I’ve been making my own meals now. I realised it doesn’t have to take all day to cook…

  • Social Prescribing

    Links and downloads What is social prescribing? Social prescribing is a holistic, non-clinical and person-centred approach to people’s health and wellbeing. It involves being referred to a link worker who will work alongside you to connect you to relevant community groups, support and services. There are community organisations around the city that provide social prescribing. Some of these lead organisations work in partnership with Sheffield City Council and provide "People Keeping Well" community support and activities. People Keeping Well There are also Community Support Workers based in GP surgeries around the city. They can help with things like: finding out about and supporting you to join local social activities sourcing help in and around the home temporary help if someone is unwell finding support for carers planning for times of bad weather advice…

  • Dementia Friendly Sheffield

    Dementia Action Alliance . If you’ve got a question about dementia you can access support and guidance from Dementia Advice Sheffield. Age UK Sheffield: Dementia Services for customers . …