COMMUNITY FREE NORTHERN BEACHES & FOREST seniors &care guide 20II Where to find help HEALTH & WELLNESS Hundreds of things to do Retirement living Looking after ageing parents HOME CARE & SUPPORT YOUR GUIDE TO LOCAL SERVICES FOR SENIORS Message from the Mayors WE ACKNOWLEDGE THAT MANY OF THE SERVICES, PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES LISTED IN THIS GUIDE WOULD NOT BE POSSIBLE WITHOUT THE HUGE AMOUNT OF TIME AND EFFORT PROVIDED BY Jean Hay Mayor LOCAL VOLUNTEERS. Manly Council ollowing the success of the 2009 and 2010 editions of the Guide, it is with great pleasure that we present the 2011 Seniors and Care Guide. The aim ofF this publication is to help you access a wide choice of services and activities appropriate for seniors in your local area. It covers a range of topics including leisure activities, health services and home support. The Guide has been developed as a joint project between Manly, Pittwater and Warringah Councils and the publisher, Seniors & Care Guide. In today’s fast paced world relying on family members can be difficult. Work and family commitments often mean time is limited or not available at all. In response to this common dilemma, Councils have taken ‘on board’ the responsibility to provide useful information guides to help seniors, and their families and carers, Harvey Rose with decisions that may need to be made now or in the future. Mayor Pittwater Council We acknowledge that many of the services, programs and activities listed in this Guide would not be possible without the huge amount of time and effort provided by local volunteers. We extend our warm and sincere thank you to the many volunteers for helping to provide much needed services which contribute to the health, vibrancy and social cohesion of our communities. We trust this Guide will encourage you to explore the range of local services and activities available, which in turn, may assist in maintaining your independent lifestyle. The many and varied social activities will help you stay connected with your community, neighbours and friends. We urge you to read on. We feel confident that you will be enticed to try something new! 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ACE will administer a Telecommunication Equipment Access (TEA) program. ACE also provides telecommunication equipment (telephones typewriters (TTY), modem with communication software or telebrailler). To be eligible you must be deaf, deaf blind, have a hearing, speech or communication impairment, be an Australian citizen or a permanent resident of Australia, not be the current owner of a telebrailler, and not have received a TTY, modem or telebrailler from a government program. 4 Seniors & Care Guide 2011 MESSAGE FROM THE MAYORS ........................3 Dietitian ..................................................... 31 TELEPHONE INTERPRETER SERVICE ................. 4 Grief Support ............................................ 31 Hearing Services ........................................ 31 EMERGENCY NUMBERS ..................... 7 Hospitals ................................................... 32 Ambulance ..................................................... 7 Mental Health ........................................... 32 Fire .............................................................7 Occupational Therapy .............................. 32 Police ..........................................................7 Palliative Care .......................................... 33 Hospitals ....................................................7 Parkinson's Support Group ....................... 33 Telstra Directory Assistance ............................. 7 Physiotherapy ........................................... 33 Help Lines .................................................... 13 Podiatry .................................................... 33 FEATURE ARTICLES Speech Pathology ...................................... 34 Acronyms ..................................................8 Stroke Recovery Groups ............................ 34 About the Seniors & Care Guide ................8 Therapy and Rehabilitation ........................ 34 Tinnitus .................................................... 34 COMMUNITY SERVICES INFORMATION Vision Impaired Support ................................34 Commonwealth Carelink Centre ..............12 LINCS Database .......................................12 MULTICULTURAL SERVICES & Seniors Information Service ......................... 12 SUPPORT GROUPS .......................................34 COMMUNITY INFORMATION EDUCATION, LEISURE AND SOCIAL Manly Council ....................................46 - 47 Advocacy Groups ...................................... 36 Pittwater Council ..............................48 - 49 Education ................................................. 37 Warringah Council ...............................50 - 51 Art and Crafts ........................................... 37 Men's Shed ............................................... 38 CARE SERVICES TO SUPPORT YOU AT HOME !"#$%#$& Bridge, Chess & Mahjong .......................... 39 Assessing Your Needs ..............................14 Computing ................................................ 39 Home and Community Care Services .......14 Grandparents ............................................. 40 Day Therapy & Care Services ....................14 English Classes ........................................... 40 Domestic Assistance & Personal Care .......16 Hobbies and Interests .........................40 - 41 Food Services ...........................................20 Garden Maintenance ...............................20 FITNESS AND EXERCISE ...................41 - 42 Home Nursing Services .............................20 LifeBall ................................................