Page 52 • The HERALD • 5th January 2023 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v christinashomecare@hotmail.com Fully Qualified, Insured and Enhanced DBS Call me for a friendly informal chat to discuss whatever you or your loved ones needs are on 07579 766797 Christina’s Home Care Professional Independent Carer CoveringWaterside and New Forest WE CARE, YOU CARE up, and hot food and drinks will help them stay warm. For top tips on supporting someone at risk of malnutrition: www.malnutritiontaskforce.org.uk/ eating-well • Regularly washing your hands with soap and water is one of the best ways to stop germs spreading. It’s a good idea to keep some hand sanitiser with you when you’re out and about, too. • Wearing plenty of layers is a good way to keep warm in winter. If you’re heading out, make sure you take some extra layers, even if you don’t need them immediately. • Make sure the heating is on to reach a comfortable level high enough to stay warm at home. Only heating the rooms you use, turning o radiators in rooms you don’t, and closing the doors will help save energy. Closing curtains when it gets dark is also a good way to keep rooms warmer and dra free. If you are concerned about una ordable energy bills Age UK may be able to suggest additional sources of help. Call them on 0800 678 1602. • If you are feeling down or out of sorts, chat to someone or contact your GP. • Keeping our minds active is a great way to support our wellbeing – whatever we enjoy by the way of hobbies and interests. Supporting someone to carry on with the activities they enjoy is a great way to stay mentally active. • If you are worried about your health, contact your local pharmacist, 111, or your GP who will all be able to o er advice and support. In an emergency dial 999. • It’s important that your home is also ready for winter and to keep you warm so have your heating and cooking appliances checked by a Gas Safe registered engineer to make sure they are working safely. Make sure the older people in your life know you’re there for them this winter. • Staying in touch can make a big di erence to the older people in your life. A phone call or online chat, or sending a card or gi are all great ways to help li all our spirits. • O er a hand around the home or collecting shopping or medication, particularly if someone is isolated or worried about going out. • Give out these useful numbers: For practical winter there is additional support in place for everyone and also speci c support which some older people will be eligible for. You can nd more information on Age UK’s website or call their helpline 0800 169 65 65. ere is also more detailed information available on their Help with heating costs factsheet. If you contact your water and power suppliers, you may be eligible to be on the Priority Services Register, a free support service that helps people in vulnerable situations. Helping Age UK to help older people this and every winter Winter can be one of the toughest andmost challenging times of year for older people. Age UK’s support services, including the Charity’s free and con dential advice line and telephone friendship services, become invaluable lifelines for older people who have no one else to turn to. But Age UK needs urgent funds so it can continue to be there for older people and their families. To donate please visit: www.ageuk.org.uk/ get-involved/donate information and advice, Age UK Advice: 0800 169 65 65. For a cheerful chat, day or night, e Silver Line Helpline: 0800 470 80 90 Finances It’s important that you check that you are getting all the nancial support available to you. is Older Family Members and Friends this Wintertime Continued from page 51 Hythe Huddle, the drop in support group for people living with dementia and their carers, organised by Families Matter, meet on the first Wednesday of each month from 2pm to 4pm at Cornerstone URC, Hythe SO45 6BR. Activities are planned throughout the year. eir next meeting is on Wednesday 1st February for Chair Exercises. Do drop in for a chat and a cuppa, a warm welcome awaits you. For more information call: 023 8020 7623 or email: o ce.fm.hurc@gmail.com Hythe Huddle
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