Leeds Older People’s Forum
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The latest updates from Leeds Older People's Forum
June 29, 2023
Update: July 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. It’s not comprehensive, but we hope it gives a…
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June 22, 2023
Embracing AI: The Empowering Implications for Older People in the UK
Introduction: In recent years, artificial intelligence (AI) has revolutionized various aspects of our lives, from voice assistants and smart home devices to personalized recommendations and virtual assistants.…
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June 7, 2023
Only connect
Next week (12-18 June) is Loneliness Awareness Week, created and hosted by the Marmalade Trust. The theme this year is ‘Connection’, the same word, and the same…
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May 18, 2023
We’re recruiting a Friendly Communities Officer!
Our Friendly Communities project brings together Age Friendly Leeds and Dementia Friendly Leeds, with the ultimate aim of making Leeds an age and dementia friendly city. This…
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April 27, 2023
Update: May 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In April, among other activities, we have… In May…
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April 26, 2023
Support the campaign for a Commissioner for Older People and Ageing
As I read some of the 1001 Stories gathered from older people across Leeds, I’m struck by all the things that make a life. People talk about…
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April 12, 2023
Leeds reaches 100 age and dementia friendly businesses
I’m very proud to say that we now have 100 businesses and organisation in Leeds committed to being age and dementia friendly! This fantastic milestone was reached…
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March 30, 2023
Update: April 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In March, among other activities, we have… In April…
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March 22, 2023
What kind of housing do older people need?
Housing regularly comes up as one of the major concerns for older people in Leeds. I took part, with one of our Trustees, John (a member of…
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February 28, 2023
Update: March 2023
Here is a brief selection of our recent work, and what we expect to be doing next month. In February, among other activities, we have… In March…
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