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Physical Aids
A number of conditions arising as a result of old age are assisted
by the use of simple aids and arrangements have been made for
Women Public Health Officers to authorise issue of such articles in
a similar manner as loans of medical equipment.
Publicity
It has been found that many old people have little or no knowledge of the local services available to them. To help remedy this
situation the Council has distributed 13,000 copies of a booklet
specially prepared as a guide to the services available to elderly
people. In addition, the Department has issued a comprehensive
guide to the Health and Welfare Services to all local general
practitioners, hospitals, statutory and voluntary organisations and to
all workers in the health, welfare and social fields.
Recreational Facilities for the Elderly
Day Clubs for the Homebound
Kidbrooke House was closed in July for demolition. The Day
Club which had successfully operated there since 1957 was transferred
to Charlton House. In its new location it continues to
function successfully in providing opportunities for recreation and
social activity which are much appreciated by the members.
Approximately 10 Homebound elderly people are transported into
the club each day, Monday to Friday. A lunch is served to them at
midday.
In view of the success of this type of Day Club, additional Clubs
for elderly people were opened at Sunbury Lodge, Perry Grove and
Weybourne Old People's Homes. These Clubs operate for a total
of four days each week. Approximately 6 old people attend each
day and they enjoy the amenities of the Homes, their social
activities and a midday meal.
Day Clubs for the Elderly
Day Clubs for active elderly people are open from approximately
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday to Friday at West Greenwich House,
141 Greenwich High Road, S.E.10, Charlton House, S.E.7, and
Victorians Club, Sherard Road, S.E.9. Here elderly people may
find warmth, comfort and companionship.
Old People's Clubs
In order to foster the recreational activities of Old People's Clubs
the Welfare Committee makes an annual grant of £10 to each club
which provides a satisfactory service for its members. During the
year, grants were made to 51 established clubs and two new clubs.