Making life easier for over 65s

Enfield residents aged 65 and over, can now get some extra support when they register with the council’s ‘prevention intervention’ team for a general health and well-being assessment.

From 18th February to 31st March the team will be at venues across Enfield where residents can register for their assessments. By registering with the ‘prevention intervention’ team they will be contacted regularly about their well-being, and offered support and information on an ongoing basis.

Occupational Therapy assistants will be conducting the assessments and offering advice to residents on improving their well being, as well handing out free aids and gadgets to those whose assessments show they need it.

Long-handled reachers, sponges and brushes with dustpans are just a few of the aids to help prevent falls and keep people safer in their homes.

Cllr Alan Barker, cabinet member for adult social care, said, “We recognise that many more people are reaching their sixties now and we want them to be able to enjoy their lives as independently as possible.

“Registering with our ‘prevention intervention’ team is a good way to get support when it is needed, but also to maintain an independent life style.”

The team will be meeting local residents between 10am and 4pm at the following venues:

Mondays: Enfield Civic Centre (except Easter Monday)

Tuesdays: Oakwood Library

Wednesdays: Edmonton Green Library

Thursdays: Morrisons Store on the A10 (except 20th March)

Fridays: Palmers Green Citizens’ Advice Bureau (except Good Friday)

For more information call 020 8379 2687

This document was last updated on 2008-02-18 15:35:29 published by the Communications team. Document Reference:LBE_132400