Age UK HertfordshireHealthwise

What does it do?The service helps people with depression/early dementia keep happy and healthy.

Gentle exercise, healthy eating, social interaction and mental stimulation are all proven to alleviate the symptoms of depression and dementia.

Healthwise helps to ensure that older people can continue to remain independent and to enjoy a healthy and happy life for as long as possible.

Healthwise is a countywide service which helps older people with early dementia and depression to retain their independence through an enjoyable programme of:

healthy eating
gentle exercise
digital inclusion
social interaction

Each programme runs for a 10 week cycle.

Our healthy eating sessions are fun and interactive and introduce older people to healthy foods that they may not have tried before.
Gentle exercise helps strengthen muscles to create that 'feel good' feeling. Through digital inclusion older people older people are able to get in touch with friends and family and learn new skills.
Social interaction helps prevent that feeling of loneliness and 'it's only happening to me'.

Who it is for: for older people in Hertfordshire who experience depression and/or the early stages of dementia
Where it is available: Local service covering: Broxbourne, East Hertfordshire, Hertsmere, North Hertfordshire, Welwyn Hatfield (Hertfordshire).
What it costs: FREE
How to access or apply for it: For more information call your local Healthwise Coordinator on: Watford and Three Rivers 07772 173658 or 07772 173684 East Herts and Broxbourne 07772 173682 or 07772 173684 North Herts and Stevenage 07772 173027 or 07772 173822 St Albans, Hertsmere and 07772 173659 or 07772 173822 Welwyn Hatfield or alternatively call the Information and Advice Line on: 0845 601 3446
Classification(s): Socialising, Care, Independent living, Activities, Mental health care, Health & wellbeing, Health & wellbeing, Socialising, Dementia, Support, Internet & computers
Info last updated: 08/05/2012.