I was delighted to be invited to the Seniorlink event on Friday - especially as it was at Shaw House. I hadn't been inside this fantastic grade 1 listed tudor mansion since the renovation work started over two years ago. The house is gorgeous, although the finishing touches were being put in place for the grand opening on Monday 4th December.
Back to Seniorlink - this is a branch of Help the Aged which was set up to provide a low-cost option of personal alarm for the isolated elderly. The button can be worn around the neck or on the wrist, and when pressed connects to a trained operator who can then discuss the problem and contact a neighbour or the emergency services for help. Vodafone have provided sufficient funding for 100 of these units to be provided to those most in need in West Berkshire. The event on Friday was for those who work with the elderly, either professionally or through charity work, and these people will help to refer those in need to Seniorlink.
The project was launched by the actor Brian Murphy (from George and Mildred and Last of the Summer Wine) who is a vice president of Help the Aged. Picture is courtesy of the Newbury Weekly News.
Back to Seniorlink - this is a branch of Help the Aged which was set up to provide a low-cost option of personal alarm for the isolated elderly. The button can be worn around the neck or on the wrist, and when pressed connects to a trained operator who can then discuss the problem and contact a neighbour or the emergency services for help. Vodafone have provided sufficient funding for 100 of these units to be provided to those most in need in West Berkshire. The event on Friday was for those who work with the elderly, either professionally or through charity work, and these people will help to refer those in need to Seniorlink.
The project was launched by the actor Brian Murphy (from George and Mildred and Last of the Summer Wine) who is a vice president of Help the Aged. Picture is courtesy of the Newbury Weekly News.
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