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- Website: Age UK
- Resource type: General web page
Summary - The message of this resource is:
Day Centres improve the quality of life of older people by providing support and opportunities for socialization. Learn how to join a centre and what your time at a Day Centre can look like.
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Keywords
friends, assistance, social centre, exercise
How was this rated?
Step 1 - Evidence-based
Is this information reliable, based on scientific research?
Step 2 - Transparency
Is it clear who developed the resource and how?
Step 3 - Usability
Is the information easy to understand and easy to use?
Rated on: 10/9/2019 3:05:40 AM
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