Where did the idea come from? “It started following a conversation with carers,” the founder Anthony Blackburn shares. “They were juggling ferrying their partners to different exercise and support groups, as well as golf, and finding it really stressful to manage. They said, ‘It would be great if we could do it all in oneContinueContinue reading “Forever Golf Days: A Game-Changing Idea for Golfers and Carers”
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Addressing Loneliness in Our Ageing Population: Golf in Society’s Approach to Improving Health and Happiness through Companionship
Addressing Loneliness in Our Ageing Population: Golf in Society’s Approach to Improving Health and Happiness through Companionship Loneliness has become a pressing issue in our ageing population, with many older adults facing social isolation and a lack of meaningful connections. This isolation can have detrimental effects on their physical and mental well-being. In this blogContinueContinue reading “Addressing Loneliness in Our Ageing Population: Golf in Society’s Approach to Improving Health and Happiness through Companionship”
Dementia & Age Friendly Golf Sessions Launching in the Red Rose County.
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are continuing our expansion of dementia & age friendly golf venues further across the UK, venturing into the red rose county of Lancashire. We are happy to announce that in partnership with Chorley Council, Duxbury park golf course in Chorley will be our next new ageContinueContinue reading “Dementia & Age Friendly Golf Sessions Launching in the Red Rose County.”
Carers Week 2022 at Golf in Society
Support for unpaid carers This Carers Week is all about making caring visible, valued, and supported! We believe unpaid carers are the unsung hero’s of society. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5b2JK2sd3Lc&list=PLhbtQG-sTzU0QEFbYwiSXbcR_iRt7otoy&index=2 Full time caring is one of the most challenging roles anyone can fulfil in life. It’s 24/7 and “full-on” most of the time. Imagine if your job requiredContinueContinue reading “Carers Week 2022 at Golf in Society”
Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Launching at Newark Golf Club UK on the Nottinghamshire/Lincolnshire border on the 28th of April. Followed by Alfreton Golf Club on the 9th of May We will be offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS for people livingContinueContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire & Derbyshire.”
Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Sheffield
As part of the UKRI Healthy Ageing Challenge, we are expanding our dementia friendly golf venues further across the UK. Firstly launching at Hillsborough Golf Club UK in Sheffield on the 26th of April. We will be offering FREE TASTER SESSIONS every Tuesday between 10am – 3pm, for people living with diagnosis; Dementia, Parkinson’s disease,ContinueContinue reading “Dementia Friendly Golf Sessions to Launch in Sheffield”
Dementia-Friendly Golf Sessions Put Fun At The “Fore”
Here’s a lovely guest blog from the Alzheimer’s Society following a recent visit to see the special work we’re doing to support families living with dementia. Recently, Programme Partnerships Officer Steven McFadyen visited people with dementia who enjoy playing sport and being active together. He is looking to support leisure centres, gyms and sports clubsContinueContinue reading “Dementia-Friendly Golf Sessions Put Fun At The “Fore””
Dementia & Golf Research Released By University of Lincoln
In a week when the whole world is focussed on taking action to support families living with dementia and finding a cure for this devastating disease, it seems fitting to share with you an excellent dementia research project produced by students from the University of Lincoln. In partnership with Golf In Society, Lincoln Golf CentreContinueContinue reading “Dementia & Golf Research Released By University of Lincoln”