Older People

The organisations in this section provide information on the health of older people.

You will also find information on health in the Advice and Support section.

Action on Elder Abuse

Provides help and information to all concerned about the abuse of older people

African Caribbean Care Group for the Elderly

Provide a caring and supportive service for elderly people of Afro Caribbean descent who are inhabitants of Central/South Manchester and Trafford

Age Concern

A charity ensuring the needs of older people are being met in this country

Alzheimer's Society

The leading UK care and research charity for people with dementia, their families and carers

Betterhearing

Provides answers to your questions and may help you to find the right hearing aid

British Geriatrics Society

Useful information to its members, or any persons or organisations who might have an interest in the care of an older person

Care Homes in Greater Manchester

Listing details of care homes in Greater Manchester

Counsel and Care

Providing advice and practical help to older people and their carers

The Generation Project

An information and advocacy service, working with and for older people in East Manchester. Services are free, confidential, impartial and open to anyone aged 55 and over and/or their carers. The project focuses on providing people with information about services that can help meet their housing needs along with issues concerning general health and well being.

Help the Aged

Providing information for older people on a range of issues

International Glaucoma Association

One of the most comprehensive sources of patient information about all forms of glaucoma available

Johnnie Johnson Housing

High quality housing and services for older people throughout Greater manchester

Link Age

Advocacy and Information project Voicing the needs of older people

Manchester Asian Care

This service provides a homecare service to adults who cannot care for themselves efficiently.

Mental Health Services for Older People

Provides community and hospital-based care to people aged 60 and over with mental health problems

The National Association of Pension Funds

We are the principal UK body representing the interests of the occupational pensions movement

North Manchester Pensioners Association

A branch of the Manchester Trades Union Council Pensioners Association

Nursing Homes Directory

Listing of residential care and nursing homes

Outreach Community and Residential Services

We provide residential & community services for jewish & non jewish adults with learning disabilities in the area

The Stroke Association

Information for anyone who has suffered a stroke, their families or friends

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