We are delighted to announce that John McNally, MP for Falkirk, will be attending our Older People’s Day 2017 event!

Mr McNally will speak with attendees and stallholders both at the event, which is only two weeks away, on Friday 29^th September, 10am – 2pm at the Archibald Russell Centre, Haypark Road, Denny, FK6 5JZ, which will be hosting organisations who offer support, services and information for older people, their families and carers in the Falkirk area

In addition to Mr McNally, we can confirm that the Scottish Fire and Rescue Service will be there to book Home Safety Visits, along with Braveheart, the Forth Valley Talking Newspaper Association (Newsline), and Forth Valley Top Toes, who provide a personal footcare service for older and disabled people.

Our partners Solicitors for Older People Scotland will provide information on Power of Attorney, while The Active and Independent Living Improvement Programme (AILIP) will talk about the Take the Balance Challenge.

The Stroke Association will be conducting FREE blood pressure checks, and For Eyes opticians will be offering FREE glasses tightening to attendees.

Events like Older People’s Day and Silver Sunday are part of a national celebration of older people’s achievements and contributions to our society and economy, working to challenge stereotypes and promote positive attitudes to ageing.

There will also be stalls on the day from the following organisations and groups: