Older people, particularly those who are vulnerable and socially excluded are a priority for the Partnership over the coming year. You can see some of the areas of activity for the partnership for 2008 on the following calendar:
Annual Health Promotion Calendar
Older People's Partnership
International Older People's Week is 1-5 October 2008.
Ahead of this important week, an information booklet is due to be made widely available to older poeple in Coventry. It contains a variety of information and contact details of organisations, which are out there to help you, some of which you may not be aware of. In many cases older people struggle to deal with their issues alone, this is usually because they are not aware of what help is available to them, this is where Coventry City Council and Coventry Primary Care Trust is committed to ensure that you have the maximum support that you are entitled to.
Individuals are now living longer and have healthier lifestyles, so services have been tailored for personal needs and are made more accessible for those in need. Research shows that having a healthy lifestyle can reduce the risk of developing poor health, as a result of this we encourage more physical activity, social interaction and where possible, getting out more and enjoying life in your own way.
http://www.opin.org.uk/ Older People's Information Network povides information on services and support for older people within Coventry.