Older people run the risk of undernourishment. There are many reasons for this from mobility (getting to the shops or moving around the kitchen) to loss of appetite and low motivation. Adding in ingredients to fortify your diet can help, see the below post #malnutritionmonday

Today is... Drumroll please 🥁 … #MalnutritionMonday ! That means we're sharing our top tips to help you stay well in the winter months. ❄️ Winter Eating Top Tip #1: Hydrate with sips and soups. #malnutritionTF

Here is a video created by Impact Initiatives & B&H Food Partnership #GoldFoodCity as part of Ageing Well B&H about Simple Supermarket Swaps for older adults at risk of undernourishment. Easy ways to incorporate more calories & protein day to day without increasing the portion size for small appetites.

As part of Malnutrition Awareness Week 2023 #UKMAW2023 , Ageing Well B&H have created online training videos hosted by B&H Food Partnership #GoldFoodCity and Impact Initiatives. Providing information on undernutrition awareness when speaking with older individuals and signposting ageingwellbh.org/resources/

Mo Kanjilal of Watch This Sp_ce ran a workshop at our Age of Wisdom Conference to get us really thinking about inclusion and benefits of diversity of age in our workplaces? How well are you doing? Take her quiz watchthisspace.uk/unlock-your-te… #ageofwisdomconf #ageingwell

We had a high energy wake up session after lunch with Dave Lynn at our Age of Wisdom Conference yesterday. In full & beautiful drag we were treated to songs and reflections on ageing (& a few rude jokes) from UK's oldest working drag queen. Definitely woke us @ageofwisdomconf

Elizabeth Griffin of Leeds Older People's Forum shared ideas and learning at our Age of Wisdom conference. Leeds have a collaboration and co-production model that really works for their Age and Dementia Friendly City. A big thank you from the Ageing Well partnership in Brighton #ageofwisdomconf

Al Deakin of Space Doctors spoke at our Age of Wisdom Conference yesterday and gave some great tips about what to do and what not to do when portraying older age - definitely no 'into the light' images - what that over lit image #ageofwisdomconf #ageingwell

At our Age of Wisdom conference Dr Hannah Swift @hanahswift was so knowledgeable, funny and engaging. Questions she raised were - what age is old age? I am moving to Greece who let old age start at 68. In the UK it is considered to be a mere 59! #ageofwisdomconf #ageingwell

First of speakers was Hannah J Swift of University of Kent who spoke about the risks of ageism to wellbeing, in the workplace, in health and social care and in relationships. We don't even need to believe the stereotype for it to affect us! #ageofwisdomconf #ageingwell

We were delighted to have Bella Sankey open our Age of Wisdom conference yesterday. She is proud to have an age diverse council (from 19-83) and anti ageism is a priority #ageofwisdomconf #ageingwell

We had such a fantastic day yesterday at our Age of Wisdom conference, it was an inspiring day and I'll tweet more detail today #ageofwisdomconf #ageingwell

It is only 6 days to go until our Age of Wisdom Conference on 21st June. We are totally delighted with our line up of speakers and workshop facilitators - all experts in this field. ageingwellbh.org/age-of-wisdom/
#ageingwell #ageofwisdomconf

Becoming forgetful doesn't always mean you have dementia. But it's better to know. The earlier you get diagnosed, the sooner you can get the support you need.

➡️ More info about symptoms, diagnosis, local support and events: brighton-hove.gov.uk/news/2023/deme…
#DAW23

Ageing Well Festival 2023 Event Submissions are now open. Festival is 29 Sept-13 Oct.
To submit your event to join the exciting programme please use form bit.ly/3KWwV50 or email [email protected] if you have questions. Closing date for submissions is 1st June.

Last episode today of this series on BBC Radio 4 from William Miller. William's father, Sir Jonathan Miller CBE, was a former Alzheimer's Society President who died with Alzheimer's disease in 2019.

CEO, Caroline Ridley and local users of Hop 50+ being interviewed by BBC South East regarding Brighton & Hove City Council removing all parking meters in the City. #Brighton #Hove Tune in to BBC South East news this evening to watch the full interview.

Caroline Ridley,CEO Impact Initiatives spoke to Danny Pike on Friday afternoon about how the removal of Brighton and Hove parking meters will widen the divide between those who have smart phones and those who don't.
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Might you, or anyone you know, benefit from our free dementia-friendly music sessions, on Friday mornings?

We're a lively group of people enjoying singalongs, drumming, movement, stories and happy times.

❇️Music & Motion, Brooke Meade (BN2 9AJ)
❇️This Friday
❇️11:30am