... people from the UK who responded to a call through a number of older people’s networks across South West England and South Wales asking for people who still lived independently at home, had mobility impairments that meant they did not leave the home more than once a week and had an outside view from home...

... Independence Mental health is important for everyone, but discussions about mental health often become discussions about mental ill health and then mental health services. “Mental health services” often becomes shorthand for “adult mental health services” and discussions of mental health services...

... a vital role in spotting their befriendee's health problems early before they reach a crisis point. They can also provide their befriendee with vital preventative support at an early stage so that they can stay independent for longer, recover from long‐term illnesses, manage long‐term conditions or assist...

... focus Independence User involvement Intermediate care: what are service users experiences of rehabilitation? Jane Benten and Nicola J Spalding Jane Benten is an Occupational Therapist who has experience working in the acute sector, rehabilitation in the USA, social care and community health care...

...Claudine McCreadie; Fay Wright; Anthea Tinker The importance of assistive technology (AT) in helping older people maintain independence is increasingly recognised in policy. The article reports on a modest piece of research, funded by the Helen Hamlyn Foundation, that looked at an important...

...Steve Iliffe; Kalpa Kharicha; Claire Goodman; Cameron Swift; Danielle Harari; Jill Manthorpe Successive policy documents concerning older people's health and well‐being have aimed to improve their care, by raising standards and promoting independence. These policies also emphasise the need...

... ownership as an aid to independence and mobility. Car ownership is considered the norm and a necessity in rural areas. However within Wales, older people are more likely to be on a low income and live in a rural area, and are less likely to have a car than the rest of the population. Mobility, hearing...

... and suppleness. © MCB UP Limited 2002 Older people Activity Independence Functional fitness Dignity Daily living activities Staying stronger longer Julie Sobczak Julie Sobczak is an exercise leader working with older people in care home settings. ABSTRACT A growing interest in exercise...