Page 48 • The HERALD • 4th January 2024 v SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL SPECIALISTS v WE CARE, YOU CARE Supporting Families to Alleviate Financial and Emotional Strains of Aging Care Wellbeing Centres are here to support clients on their ageing journey, whilst offering valuable respite to family and carers.” In 2021, there were an estimated 5.4 million unpaid caregivers in the UK. With many families providing informal care for elderly family members, this pressure creates emotional and psychological challenges, especially when caring for individuals with chronic health conditions or cognitive impairments. It can lead to stress, anxiety, and depression for family caregivers, as well as daily challenges in balancing work, family, and caregiving responsibilities. Age Concern Hampshire recognises these emotional and nancial challenges and are committed to o ering support that eases the burden on families. e charity has Care and Wellbeing Centres locally in Dibden and New Milton, as well as Yateley and Locks Heath, which include accessibility and support for older people with mobility challenges or disabilities. To learn more about their a ordable day care services or to book a free taster session, please contact them on 01962 868545. Age Concern Hampshire have launched a new initiative to provide a ordable day care packages, as a cost-e ective alternative to families seeking fulltime residential care for their loved ones. Delivered from their Care and Wellbeing Centres, the day care packages o er clients the opportunity to enjoy substantial discounts when they attend multiple days each week. is makes it a more accessible, practical and a ordable option for carers, enabling loved ones to stay at home for longer and alleviates the nancial and emotional strain. Full-time residential care can be an expensive option for many families, making nding a quality and a ordable care option very di cult. Age Concern Hampshire aims to bridge this gap by o ering a coste ective solution that ensures older people receive the care they need whilst easing the nancial strain on families. A ordable package pricing means the more days attended, the more signi cant the saving. Hannah Park – Head of Operations at Age Concern Hampshire said: “We’re delighted to be offering affordable day care packages to our clients, as we believe quality care should be accessible and affordable for all. Entrusting a loved one into our care can be a hard decision for family and loved ones, our Care and Forget-me-not Singing Club is a fun and friendly singing club for people living with dementia. e club is led by folk singer-songwriter and Natural Voice trained choir leader, Amy Hopwood and runs on Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm at Brockenhurst Methodist Church Hall, Avenue Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RT. e club is aimed at people living with dementia and their friends, relatives and carers, but anyone else who just fancies a good sing is very welcome to join too. Each session is £3 per person including free tea/ co ee and biscuits. If you would like to go along or have any questions, please contact Amy via email: amy@ thesongwritingproject.co.uk, call: 07590 827887 or visit: www.thesongwritingproject.co.uk Forget-me-not Singing Club PUT YOUR BEST FOOT FORWARD Age Concern New Forest foot clinics are operating for local people aged 55+. They offer Toenail cutting for £20 or Toe & Fingernails for £25. e registered Podiatrists and Chiropodists are also able to give foot care advice and information on other treatments available. If you wish to book a foot care appointment, cancel or amend one, please contact the o ce on: 023 8084 1199. A message can be le on the answer machine and they will return your call. Waterside Good Neighbours volunteers can help with transport if required. Clinics are as follows: Totton and Eling Community Centre: Every Wednesday and Friday at Civic Centre Buildings, Library Road, Totton, SO40 3AP. Age Concern New Forest office in Hythe: 1st and 3rd Fridays, 1st Thursday and 3rd Monday at 19-20 Marsh Parade, Hythe, SO45 6AN (opposite Hythe Club). Blackfield Baptist Church: 2nd and 4th Tuesday at Hampton Lane, Black eld, SO45 1XA. Lyndhurst Community Centre: 1st Monday of the month at Main Car Park, Lyndhurst SO43 7NY.
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