P656 CEEFAX 656 Mon 18 Nov 21:14/15 MAINTAINING CARE IN THE COMMUNITY 1/4 Through the Phoenix Fund, the Nuffield Foundation offers grants to projects in dangjt of running out of funds. In 1997 the Foundation aims to support projects which make the community care system work for the benefit of older people and now invites applications. The total available is #410,000 and the closing date is 31 January 1997. Details from the Nuffield Foundation, 28 Bedford Square, London WC1B 3EG; tel: 0171-580 7434, quoting reference PF/AW. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP656 CEEFAX 656 Mon 18 Nov 21:11/40 REACH OUT AND WORK WILL BE THERE 2/4 Retired or otherwise available people with business/professional expjtience are much in demand as volunteers. REACH places such people in part-time jobs with local charities needing their individual expertise. No salary is paid, just expenses, but these positions can offer great job satisfaction and fun. Call 0171-928 0452 for details of REACH's free placement sjtvice throughout the US. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP656 CEEFAX 656 Mon 18 Nov 21:10/45 DIAGNOSING DIZZINESS RESEARCH 3/4 Dizziness is reported bz 30% of people ovjt 65 and is the most common complaint to OPs bz the ovjt 75s. New research shows that the causes of dizziness can bj diagnosed in most cases by thorough clinical examination without recourse to hospital referral. Research into Ageing who funded the study calls for furthjt research into balance training and rehabilitation. Contact Research into Ageing, Baird House, 15-17 St Cross Street, London EC1N 8UN; tel: 0171-404 6878. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main MenuP656 CEEFAX 656 Mon 18 Nov 21:15/30 SURVEY INTO UNACCEPTABLE HOUSING 4/4 Many older people are struggling to cope at home in unacceptable conditions, says a new report. Building on Expjtience reveals that half those surveyed had long-standing or chronic illness and difficulty getting round their home. But only one-fifth had applied for adaptations and one-sixth of these had not had the necessary work done. The Age Concern survey suggests that many older people are not aware of the grants and equipment available. CSV index 650 TV 600 Main menu 100 Read Hear 640 News 101 Wjathet 400 Community TV/Radio News Heads Main Menu