Clubs and organisations for older people

There are a variety of clubs and organisations, from national charities offering advice and support, to local interest groups running clubs for older people.  We offer a range of services for older people, such as activities for older people, care at homecarer support, day support, equipment and adaptations, residential care services, telecare (community alarm).

Support and advice

 Organisation  Contact information What they provide 
Age Scotland 

0845 1259732

 

Provide confidential, impartial, simple information for free, help people to claim their entitlements, celebrate creativity in later life, promote healthy living and active ageing throughout the year 
 Alzheimers Scotland

 01786 831171 

email 

 Provide information and support, home support (providing company and help to maintain skills and independence at home, while carer is free to go out), day care in Balfron, Carer support groups in Buchlyvie and Bridge of Allan, Carer education
Forth Valley Sensory Centre   01324 590888
email 
A range of services for anyone with sensory impairment, their carers, families and related service providers 
National Osteoporosis Society 0845 450 0230 (Monday-Friday 09:00-17:00)
email 

Provide caring support and information to enable people affected by osteoporosis to make a positive difference to their lives

 

Organisation Contact information What they provide
Stirling Walking Network 0300 028 0101
email
Providing volunteer lead walks in local communities
Town Break Stirling 01786 447787
email
Providing support for people with dementia.  Town Break Stirling provide a befriender service and day club in Stirling on Monday and Thursday and a rural day club in Callander on Tuesdays.
Demand Response Transport 0844 567 5670 (Aberfoyle Coaches who operate DRT)
email
Providing on demand transport within certain rural locations in the Stirling Council area.  All Demand Response Services connect to conventional bus services.

Further activities for older people