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DougAtAgeScot

@dougatagescot

I manage Age Scotland's Health and Wellbeing Team, which works with a range of partners to promote and support wellbeing in later life.

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Fab to have Jitka Vseteckova join our Age Scotland Diversity and Inclusion Scottish Parliament reception this week. We look forward to exploring with The Open University how to support the healthy ageing of our diverse older communities.

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We're excited to be bringing Age Scotland #BodyBoostingBingo to #Aberdeen, with a free games leaders workshop scheduled for Wed 21st August. Join us to find out how our games resources can help older people you support improve fitness and have fun. bit.ly/3wXgdj3

We're excited to be bringing <a href="/agescotland/">Age Scotland</a> #BodyBoostingBingo to #Aberdeen, with a free games leaders workshop scheduled for Wed 21st August. Join us to find out how our games resources can help older people you support improve fitness and have fun. bit.ly/3wXgdj3
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We're running another #Edinburgh games leader training workshop on Wed 28th August. Join us to find out how Age Scotland #BodyBoostingBingo and #PowerQuiz resources can help older people you support improve fitness and have fun. bit.ly/3VnysYs

We're running another #Edinburgh games leader training workshop on Wed 28th August.  Join us to find out how <a href="/agescotland/">Age Scotland</a> #BodyBoostingBingo and #PowerQuiz resources can help older people you support improve fitness and have fun. bit.ly/3VnysYs
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This year, the Age Scotland team is thrilled to be attending #Pride events across Scotland. We’ll be proudly marching alongside some of our volunteers and members of the Scottish LGBTQ+ Older People’s Network. Please come and chat to us if you're going along!

This year, the Age Scotland team is thrilled to be attending #Pride events across Scotland. We’ll be proudly marching alongside some of our volunteers and members of the Scottish LGBTQ+ Older People’s Network. Please come and chat to us if you're going along!
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Delighted to be presenting the new improved Body Boosting Bingo #bodyboostingbingo at the #MfHconference2024. Great buzz, informative poster displays and lots of insights from the speakers. Thanks #pathsforall!

Delighted to be presenting the new improved Body Boosting Bingo #bodyboostingbingo at the #MfHconference2024. Great buzz, informative poster displays and lots of insights from the speakers. Thanks #pathsforall!
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Our research has revealed that more than half of over 50s in Scotland experience loneliness, with those who live alone more likely to feel lonely all or most of the time. Age Scotland’s free #friendship services can help. Give us a call on 0800 12 44 222.

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Pension Credit is a vital benefit for older people on low incomes but it is still hugely underclaimed. Take a look at our free information guide to find out more and call our free helpline on 0800 12 44 222 to make sure you're not missing out. bit.ly/46Z4BK6

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If you work or volunteer with older people in Highland, we're offering a free learning day in Inverness on Tue 8th October for supporting them to age well. To find out more and book email Age Scotland [email protected]

If you work or volunteer with older people in Highland, we're offering a free learning day in Inverness on Tue 8th October for supporting them to age well.  To find out more and book email <a href="/agescotland/">Age Scotland</a>  healthandwellbeing@agescotland.org.uk
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Disco mania at our Inverness fun active games leader workshop! Age Scotland Thanks to Arnold Clark for grant supporting this and other events in our Highland Healthy Ageing roadshow.

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Good mental health is as important in later life as it is at any other time of life. Our Keeping well and who can help guide provides information and advice about keeping on top of your emotional and mental wellbeing. #WorldMentalHealthDay bit.ly/3U2Go0b

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We had a fab day in #Lairg yesterday with a tremendous group of people who were all saying yes to ageing well. Huge thanks to LairgLearningCentre who came to the rescue when our IT failed. Age Scotland Arnold Clark

We had a fab day in #Lairg yesterday with a tremendous group of people who were all saying yes to ageing well. Huge thanks to <a href="/LairgLearning/">LairgLearningCentre</a> who came to the rescue when our IT failed. <a href="/agescotland/">Age Scotland</a> <a href="/ArnoldClark/">Arnold Clark</a>
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We've got back issues of our popular Age Scotland Wellbeing in Later Life monthly email online, choc full of research updates, ideas and inspiration. You can also sign up to receive it direct. bit.ly/4h5pUhB

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We are delighted to announce Anna Clements as our new Head of Dementia. With extensive experience and a passion for advocacy, Anna’s work will ensure we continue to improve dementia care and support across Scotland. Find out more 👉agescotland.org.uk/news/1336-age-…

We are delighted to announce Anna Clements as our new Head of Dementia. With extensive experience and a passion for advocacy, Anna’s work will ensure we continue to improve dementia care and support across Scotland.
Find out more 👉agescotland.org.uk/news/1336-age-…
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Looking for new ways to boost the wellbeing of your group or service in 2025? Get a head start on those New Year's resolutions - browse our January and February Health and Wellbeing training dates below and book your place now. bit.ly/4iGJ5Px

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Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Toolkit is available for anyone supporting older people. It's full of practical guidance to help identify #malnutrition risk and provides easy to use screening tools Get a Free Digital Toolkit: tinyurl.com/47ww4nu6

Our Raising the Issue of Malnutrition Toolkit is available for anyone supporting older people. 
It's full of practical guidance to help identify #malnutrition risk and provides easy to use screening tools 
Get a Free Digital Toolkit: tinyurl.com/47ww4nu6