v THE HERALD - PART OF YOUR COMMUNITY v 7th March 2024 • The HERALD • Page 45 WE CARE, YOU CARE 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 Covering Waterside and New Forest ADDRESSING SOCIAL ISOLATION AMONG THE ELDERLY COMMUNITY Social isolation poses a signi cant threat to the physical and mental health of older individuals. Recognising this challenge, Age Concern Hampshire are proud to o er their Help at Home Service, aimed at providing companionship, practical support, and a sense of connection for those living alone or experiencing social isolation. e service provides support with household chores such as laundry, housework, meal preparation, and dog walking. Due to physical challenges and limited mobility, daily household tasks can become signi cant hurdles for older people. By addressing the physical challenges linked to reduced mobility, the service also seeks to promote wellbeing and mitigate feelings of loneliness, along with the associated risks of depression and cognitive decline. All their Home Helpers undergo DBS checks and receive training to provide companionship, aiding in the alleviation of social isolation and supporting independent living. Hannah Park – Head of Operations at Age Concern Hampshire said “With many older people needing additional help around the home, we are delighted to offer a cost-effective solution. Our Help at Home service not only offers practical help, but it also provides companionship to help reduce feelings of loneliness.” Help at Home services are tailored to meet individual needs and preferences. Clients choose the activities, and the frequency of the visits and session can be booked for a xed number of weeks, e.g. following hospital discharge, or on a longer-term basis. For more information call Age Concern Hampshire on 01962 as Help at Home, Information via their Information Hub, Foot care clinics, Hospital to Home Services, Community Information Volunteer Services and a variety of other activities. For more information, visit: www. ageconcernhampshire. org.uk 868545 or email: enquiries@ageconcernhampshire. org.uk Founded in 1985, Age Concern Hampshire provide services to the older community of Hampshire. e charity currently deliver support at their Care & Wellbeing centres throughout the county, as well Greenbuttercup Dementia Services in Romsey Greenbuttercup Dementia Services in Romsey run monthly ‘Arts & Cra s’, ‘Reminiscence Activities’ and ‘Singing’ activities. All activities take place in the Green Room at the Plaza eatre in Romsey, SO51 8JA, on a Friday morning from 10.30am to 12.30pm. Anyone with a Dementia is welcome to go along with their relative/carer. Where appropriate, activities can be adapted for any stage of Dementia or ability. Limited parking is available behind the eatre, and entry is by the side door, up the ramp. A £4 charge per person covers all activities and tea/co ee — rst ‘Arts & Cra s’ session is free, so you can nd out if it is a suitable activity. Some COVID-precautions remain in place for your added safety. Places are, therefore, limited so booking is essential. Please contact: Pamela on: 01794 501605 or email: greenbuttercupdementiaservices@gmail.com Facebook Page: www.facebook.com/ greenbuttercupdementiaservices Upcoming sessions: Friday 15th March Reminiscence Activity Group - ‘Pubs of Romsey’, a talk and slide show by local historian Phoebe Merrick and Friday 22nd March Singing with Traci.
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