Elderly Project
The Older People Project provides a vital service to many elderly Chinese in the Manchester area. The majority of elderly Chinese do not speak English and are potentially very isolated. The Older People Project has been established to provide social care for Older Chinese people. Through the Project, elderly people are able to meet, to enjoy Chinese food together, and access a range of support services. Valuing the experience and wisdom of older people is integral to Chinese culture. The Older People Project sustains older people in their retirement and keeps families together.
Services we offer include:
- Luncheon Club for up to 100 people, Monday to Friday
- Meals for house-bound people
- Support for carers
- Befriending services including home and hospital visits
- Language support
- Outdoor activities and day trips
- Health promotion
- Benefits advice
- Chinese festival celebrations
- Researching the needs of elderly Chinese
Regular activities that are provided include:
- Exercise on Chairs (Every Monday)
- Podiatrist (Every Monday)
- Table Tennis (Every Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday)
- Welfare Benefit Advice (Every Tuesday)
- Tai Chi Fan Class (Every Tuesday)
- Pension Credit Advice (Twice a month on Tuesday, contact us for more information)
- Carers Corner (Every Wednesday)
- Head Massage (Once a month on Wednesday, contact us for more information)
- Tai Chi Class (Every Wednesday and Thursday)
- Dancing Class (Every Thursday)
- Shopping Day (Once a month on Thursday, contact us for more information)
- Singing class (Every Friday)
- Karaoke (Every Friday)
- Inventory Day (Every Friday)
- Hospital Visit / Home Visit (Every Friday)
- Residential Home Visit (Every Saturday)
- Shopping trips (Every Saturday)
Breakfast, Luncheon Club and Meals on Wheels services are every Monday to Friday.
We provide transportation for elderly service users from China Town to our Older People's Centre. Please contact us for more information.
Our services are open to anyone over 60 years, living in the Greater Mancheter and surrounding areas. For more information, please contact our Elderly Support Worker, Irene Pang. To email her, click here.