Episode 2
Creating an age friendly community with Heather Olive
Episode 2 - With your host Melanie Cohen 19th October 2024
Summary
In this episode of The Family Carer Podcast we’re joined by the age friendly communities coordinator of BCP Council, Heather Olive. Heather's been helping to grow the Age Friendly Network across Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch.
Melanie and Heather explore the role of an Age-Friendly Community Coordinator, discussing how Bournemouth, Christchurch, and Poole were selected to join a World Health Organization initiative. They highlight the free support and training available and ways you can get involved. Heather also shares exciting local initiatives currently happening across the area.
What you will learn
- What is an Age Friendly Communities Coordinator & Community Local Initiatives
- BCP Voice for World Health Organisation
- How can you voice your opinions and get involved to shape the future listening events
- Educational training and awareness how this helps the family carer
- What impact the Age Friendly will have on local residents
Handy Links
- Age Friendly Community | BCP (bcpcouncil.gov.uk)
- https://www.bcpcouncil.gov.uk/documents/communities/Age-Friendly-Training-Directory.pdf
- https://mailchi.mp/dbccf7c830fb/practical-skills-and-learning-opportunities-for-carers
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Melanie Cohen
I am the Managing Director of Bluebird Care Bournemouth and Poole, and the reason I get out of bed every day is my passion for helping people care for their loved ones. I do this by leading a team of care experts to deliver bespoke, compassionate, and responsive care services—the kind of care we would want for our own families. 💙