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Ageing Well Activities
The following PDFs include information on ageing well activities in East Lothian.
Movement to help your muscles and joints
If you have any muscle, or joint issues as an adult you can find exercises to help you on the NHS Inform website here.
If these exercises do not help you please call 01620 642968 to speak to a physio about your muscle or joint issue.
Housing Options
This pdf file includes a guide to housing options for older people in Scotland. The guide includes useful information on buying a home, selling your home, renting a home and much more.
Local Suppliers
View a list of local equipment suppliers. The PDF includes the company name, address, contact details, and website (if available).
Dementia Friendly East Lothian
East Lothian’s Dementia Friendly Communities are wholly community-led and run.
Dementia Friendly East Lothian provides whatever support and encouragement communities need to help them realise their aspirations in whatever way we can.
Please log onto the website for information or to share information on your own dementia friendly events.
Dementia Friendly East Lothian website
Telecare
You can get help from the East Lothian Community Alarm Telecare Service.
Telecare Self-Check Online Tool
Telecare is the use of discreet equipment that can help tell someone if there is an emergency or if you are having difficulties in your home. Try the Telecare Self-Check Online Tool to find advice and guidance related to your needs.
Telecare Self-Check Online Tool
Home-visiting Opticians
The following PDF contains details on home-visiting opticians in East Lothian and the surrounding areas.
Wellbeing when off work
This leaflet is for anyone off work for reasons related to common mental health problems.
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Rehabilitation training for the visually impaired
If you have a permanent and severe sight impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses, and are having difficulty in walking around safely and/or using public transport, you may benefit from the services offered by RNIB Scotland Employment and Learning Centre.
To find out more, please get in touch by using the details below.
Contact information
Website: RNIB
Email: elc@rnib.org.uk
Phone: 0131 657 8200
Address: 24d Milton Road East, Edinburgh, Midlothian EH15 2JN
Risk of scalding
If you are experiencing difficulties with filling your cup, glass or mug and it is placing you at risk of scalding yourself, you can refer yourself for an occupational therapy assessment by contacting the East Lothian Council’s Central Access Team on 01875 824309.
RNIB also offer advice and support on a range of issues on visual impairment and have an office with a resource centre where you can look at special equipment and aids for daily living.
For more information and up to date opening hours, please contact them using the following details.
Contact information
Email: rniblothian@rnib.org.uk
Phone: 0131 652 3140
Address: 12-14 Hillside Crescent, Edinburgh, EH7 5EA
For general enquiries, please email: rnibscotland@rnib.org.uk.
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