Looking forward to later life means both planning for this phase of life and thinking about it positively. Our volunteers have helped us to design this training day to make sure that it includes the things that will help the most when planning and preparing for later life.   Our next Looking forward to later life day is 24th January 2017 (9:30 to 4:30) at Leek Community Fire Station, Springfield Road Leek ST13 6LQ. During the day you will:   ·         Have the opportunity to meet people in a similar situation ·         Develop a practical plan for the future ·         Learn techniques to cope with change ·         Learn how to accept life’s changes and review your plan for the future   The training is free, a light lunch and refreshments are provided. Places are limited and you will need to book by contacting Lynne Wealleans at the Beth Johnson Foundation, 64 Princes Road, Hartshill, Stoke-on-Trent, ST4 7JL. Or you can contact Lynne if you would like more information. Phone: 01782 844036 or 07940 562169 Email: lynne.wealleans@bjf.org.uk   The Beth Johnson Foundation was set up in Stoke-on-Trent over 40 years ago and we want everyone to enjoy a good later life. We know that may not be easy for all of us but our volunteers have told us that everyone should have the opportunity to plan for later life and to prepare for how they might cope with the changes ahead. *Another day will be available 8th February in Wolverhampton, venue to be confirmed. ... Read more

BJF are proud to announce that we are one of the official partners of this project. TOY-PLUS is the natural follow-up to all the research and practice carried out during the past four years by the TOY partners. We identified the lack of training opportunities and adequate knowledge about intergenerational ... Read more

BJF Dementia Advocacy team have a new blog, for Stoke-on-Trent & North Staffordshire, which provides information on our Advocacy project and the Peer Advocacy Support Group. A VOICE FOR PEOPLE LIVING WITH DEMENTIA. Take a look and please share on your networks. ... Read more

Artists, older people’s organisations and the Universities of Keele and Staffordshire are uniting to celebrate the creative life of older people in this region. ... Read more

The Ageing Specialty Event is a targeted educational event to offer Clinicians, Academics, Nurses, Allied Healthcare Professionals, and any other research staff, the opportunity to hear and discuss the latest developments in Ageing Research. It also offers the opportunity to hear how the NIHR Clinical Research Network West Midlands (CRN WM) can support you. ... Read more