Older People

We work with 1000s of people each year. Each person we work with has individual needs that need to be met. Our aim is to ensure that growing older does not prevent people from still being able to enjoy their life.

How we make a difference

Stella case studies Joan was very independent until two falls earlier in the year. Joan was increasingly isolated and frustrated being stuck at home all the time. Together with her support planner, Joan recorded the things she used to do that made her happy, her good days and bad days and what was important to her and for her. Joan recorded her dreams and wishes about what her support would look like. When Southwark Council agreed the plan Joan began to put it into action. Since Joan's support plan has been set up, she has gone back to church for the first time in 6 months, has visited the hairdresser and visited her friends.

joan case studies Stella recently lost her husband and was encouraged to attend the centre by her daughter. When Stella first attended the centre the loss of her husband was still very fresh that she cried every day, but we assured her that it was OK to cry and that we where here to support and comfort her, and within time the tears will ease. One of Stella's main concerns was that she did not know how she was going to manage as her husband took care of all finances. We introduced Stella to Penny from our Community Care Support Service (CCSS) whom helped her to understand that it will be alright and how to deal with her financial situation. Stella, who did not know any of the members, soon became a regular face with our early morning breakfast members. They are all supportive of her and can usually get a warm gentle smile on her face. Stella still has her down days but she enjoys attending the centre rather than being at home alone.