Older People – Is there an age limit to dignity?
In 2023, Dumfries and Galloway had a population of just over 145,000, with 50% of those being over 50, the age at which we are considered an older adult. There is no need to have to defend why there is a need to iterate the importance of strengthening support and networks for older people in our region, but what is ACTUALLY happening? How do we really go about creating sustainable and strong support for older people in Dumfries and Galloway?
Join us to explore how we support our regions population as we age, and how we can work better together to enable people to live independently for longer in their own homes.
As usual we will have guest speakers from both the third sector and statutory sector, organisation updates, spotlights and our usual tea, coffee, biscuits and networking afterwards. Agenda to follow shortly.
We would be delighted to share any organisation updates at the forum, please forward these to health@tsdg.org.uk Also, if you are interested in holding a stall at the forum to promote your services and/or upcoming events, please also email health@tsdg.org.uk.
The forum:
- Provides a safe space for information sharing and discussion.
- Promotes networking between third sector organisations.
- Allows identification of key challenges and issues faced by the sector.
- Promotes sharing of learning and best practice, from both local and national level.
- Allows the third sector to influence the development of strategy and policy at local level.
- Allows direct access with third sector organisations for consultation and engagement.
- Builds capacity through training.
- Encourages and promote collaborative working.