Older People

Older people can suffer from mental health problems, just like anyone else and specific services are available to elderly people.

The national NHS website can provide further advice about dementia or Alzheimer’s Disease.

You can also download the Lincolnshire Joint Strategy for Dementia 2018-21.

For information about local mental health services for older adults visit the Lincolnshire Partnership Foundation Trust website.

 

Befriending, Online Chat Forums and Telephone Support for Older People

The below organisations have dedicated services for befriending, online chats or telephone support for many different topics including: if you are a victim of abuse or neglect; if you are feeling lonely and need support or just want a like minded person to have a chat with.

The Silver Line helpline – open 24 hours, 0800 470 8090

Independent Age – to discuss receiving a regular call, phone the helpline on 0800 319 6789. Lines are open Monday to Friday 8:30 till 5:30pm, or the team can be reached via email on helpline@independence.org.uk.

Age UK Lincoln and South Lincolnshire – Befriending Service , our Befriending Service is for people who feel lonely and isolated, especially due to frailty and/or physical impairment which prevent them from leaving their homes to enjoy companionship. The service supports older people living in Lincoln, Boston, North Kesteven, South Kesteven and South Holland.

Volunteers visit, phone, or a mix of the two, for up to one hour per week.

Due to the high demand for the service, we prioritise referrals for older people who are unable to get out and about and therefore unable to join local social activities. Due to the rural nature of our area this includes those geographically isolated where there is nothing for them to join locally.

To find out more about this service, phone 0345 564 144 or email volunteering@ageuklsl.org.uk

Independent Age – ‘Gransnet’