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Coronavirus – A Short Guide

This guide from Age UK is for older people and their carers. This includes updates on how you can look after yourself and loved ones.

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Coronavirus Information For People affected by Dementia

The Alzheimer’s Society have produced information on supporting someone with dementia. Including those at home, living alone and social distancing. There are also activity ideas. 

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FAQs Coronavirus

Independent Age shares answers to some of the questions they are being asked most often through their helpline.For example, whether to let carers in to your home.

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Practical Ways To Support Older People

Information and advice from Age UK on how to support older people during the Coronavirus pandemic.

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Carers UK Coronavirus Guidance

A variety of information and signposting for anyone who is a carer or who is receiving care. 

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Physical Activity For Older People

Ten exercises designed to help get older people moving at home

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Coronavirus Advice For The Elderly

Includes practical advice for older people on their own during the Covid-19 outbreak, including how to set up Skype and Whatsapp, scams and shopping online.

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Opening Doors London

Scams being targeted at older people.

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