Elders Voice is a small, local charity that has been supporting older people in the London Borough of Brent since 1993. We provide practical support and social opportunities to people ranging in age from 55 years and upwards, and our services are as varied as the people who use them. Everything we do is geared towards enabling older people to live independently for longer in the homes of their choosing, and lead healthier & happier lives.
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A Worthwhile Journey from Elders Voice
Fear of getting old is one of the most common fears there is. Perhaps that’s why we marginalise older people; an attempt to suppress reminders of our own mortality. We dread the prospect of physical and mental decline; becoming dependent on others; and experiencing loneliness. But there are ways we can make ageing a thing to embrace rather than something to dread!
Exercise like yoga and weight lifting can help slow physical decline; and learning a new skill like baking or playing the piano can help improve cognitive function. Being socially active and integrated into your community can help alleviate loneliness. To quote Katherine Etsy ‘the opposite of independence is not being dependent, it is community’ - so can we not embody intergenerational care as a core value, rather than treat it as burdensome?
We believe ageing should be a wonderful and worthwhile journey, but for that to happen older adults need access to affordable activities, that have been designed by older adults themselves, in an environment that embraces their differences. By donating to Elders Voice, you can help us make that happen.
Your donation could help fund:
- A gardening club, so older people can enjoy the benefits of nature and therapeutic effects of gardening.
- Intergenerational projects such as 'An After School Club That Thinks It's A Restaurant'; where young pupils and older adults cook together and dine together!
- A weightlifting class, an exercise proven to have a multitude of health benefits for older people.
- Coastal trips, museum visits and picnics in the park; because it's good to get out once in a while!
£1,413.75 raised by 20 supporters
£1,185.00 donated plus £228.75 in GiftAid
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