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Recognising The Dementia Triumverate In Our Parents
01 September 2015
On top of needing a hip replacement mom has type II diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease. Her feet are black with peripheral neuropathy and burn intensely. She is repeating herself, often retelling stories she has only finished telling minutes earlier.
Her GP told us that her three illnesses, in combination, can hasten the onset of dementia.
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It's Official, Volunteering Makes You Feel Good Too!
06 August 2015
There’s evidence that helping others creates positive reactions that aren’t just mental health related. Research now tells us that those who give of themselves by volunteering appear to enjoy better overall health and a longer lifespan!
Cotswold Friends has many volunteering opportunties in the Cotswolds and parts of West Oxfordshire.
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Who Cares For The Carers?
04 August 2015
It is often difficult for carers to take a break from their caring responsibilities, but regular breaks are vital to allow carers to stay well themselves. Carers need to visit friends, go shopping, attend their own medical appointments, walk the dog, and some even use their respite breaks to go to bed and catch up on some much needed sleep!
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Will You Need Care After 70 Or Will You Be The Carer?
03 August 2015
If there’s one certainty in life it’s that we all grow old. The uncertainty is whether or not we’ll grow old gracefully or require care for one or a few of the illnesses that inflict misery on what should be the golden years. If you’re healthy you’ll be one of the many who are now enjoying life after 70 and fulfilling their bucket list dreams, seeking out new challenges and making the most of retirement but, what if you’re not? What are the realities of requiring care as you grow older in the UK?
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Volunteer Cook Opportunity
02 July 2015
Can you prepare food that people enjoy eating? Do you like talking to older people?
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Volunteer Open Day - Thursday 4 June 2015
20 May 2015
Cotswold Friends are holding an open day, to coincide with National Volunteers’ Week, for you to come along and find out what we do and how you can get involved.
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Volunteer Befrienders to support Full-time Carers
14 May 2015
Volunteers are urgently needed to sit with, and befriend, a cared-for person…
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Business Development Manager (up to 18 hours per week)
14 May 2015
Cotswold Friends wishes to appoint a Development Manager
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URGENT! Community Transport Survey - we welcome your feedback!
19 February 2015
Cotswold District Council is asking residents to complete a short survey to provide information about their community transport requirements and how they think this can be improved.