BT Email Scam

If you receive a very authentic looking email from "BT" about your bill advising that there has been a problem collecting payment and asking for all sorts of details including card details, date of birth and mother's maiden
name. Delete it unopened!   It even takes you through to your own account page and has the menu for full contact details for BT!  A phone call to BT revealed that they were aware that there is a bogus email being sent out which they are in the process of trying to shut down.  Please be warned if your service provider is BT DO NOT reply to any emails from them without checking first!

      Happy New Year

      The past year has been a momentous one for the Forum.      Hopefully, now we have our own office and a full time paid Co-ordinator, the future looks brighter.
      As ever the Forum needs to be vigilant when it comes to  local and national trends that affect older people.     We will be looking at issues like hospital provision,community safety and the cost of long term care in our forthcoming public meetings.
      Look out for our questionnaire on public transport which will go out to members early in the new year. Your  opinions matter so send in your comments and experiences of transport across Telford.
May I on behalf or the Management Team wish you a Happy, Healthy and Peaceful 2010.

Martin Brookes, Chairman

Understanding Dementia

        On Monday 19th October more than 250 members listened intently to a very interesting talk given by Professor Tony Elliott,  Chair of Mental Health of Later Life, Staffordshire University and to Professor Wilf MacSherry, Chair of Dignity in Care for Older People Staffordshire University who, using examples from his own family highlighted the stresses on both carers and patients with dementia.      Sue Herrick, Falls Prevention Coordinator T&W Council offered lots of helpful advice.    You can read the full report here.

Ageing Well in Telford and Wrekin

Members of the Forum, working with the council and other organisations, have put together this booklet to act as a source of information regarding most aspects of life as you get older.     There are  ample opportunities in Telford for the older person to take up new careers, begin studying, join volunteer organisations or generally enjoy life while maintaining health and independence.     It is a 'signpost' document giving contact details for relevant organisations and some ideas that you may find useful when planning to stay active in older life.     Copies will be distributed in Telford but if you would like your own copy please phone 01952 211410.  You can read a copy  here.