Carers Catch Up June 2017

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Accepting New Referrals from June 13th!

Energy Efficiency Talk at Coffee Morning At the Carers Coffee Morning, Giles Gooding from Eastleigh Borough Council Energy Efficiency Team came to talk about a variety issues including tips on how to use less water, the myths of smart meters and recycling. The group really enjoyed the session and requested that Giles could talk for an hour. It was a fun day, with lots of information and freebies.

The picture is of Giles from EBC with Carol and Colin Barfoot.

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JOIN US WEEKLY TO HAVE TIME OUT FOR YOURSELF AND MEET OTHERS IN A SIMILAR SITUATION

Tuesday 10am - 12noon Wells Place Centre, Eastleigh SO50 5PP Upcoming Dates 6th June 13th June 20th June 27th June 4th July 11th July 18th July 25th July ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please note that the sessions will not be held in the same room every week therefore please ask at reception

6th June a talk from Julie from Trading Standards ~ 20th June talk with Terry Smith from Open Sight

How Caregivers Can Manage Anxiety Written by Jenny Holt, Freelance Health Writer Internet-based intervention.

There is a record share of UK inhabitants who have access to the Internet. About 87 percent or 45.9 million adults have had access to the Internet in the past three months, emphasising the value of Internet-based intervention for caregivers who are dealing with stress. A study using eight open-label trials has shown a trend in reducing aspects of caregiver stress with online tools, with seven out of the eight trials showing positive and partially positive benefits in its ability to reduce stress.

Many of the types of Internet-based intervention comes in the form of guided self-help programmes or applications like Mastery of Dementia, a program developed for informal caregivers of people who have dementia. It consists of eight lessons, with quizzes and ‘homework’ for the caregiver. This allows caregivers to equip themselves with the information that they need to tackle issues that may present themselves when caring for a chronically ill family member.

Practice mindfulness A mindfulness-based stress reduction program is a highly versatile approach for adult children or carers who are actively dealing with caregiver stress. An MBSR programme uses a community-based approach, connecting those who are dealing with the situation of unexpected care demands. Similar programs have shown a significant reduction in perceived stress in about 33 percent of participants, with about a fifth experiencing a reduction in stress for parents who are taking care of ill children.

Reach out Take note that you do not have to deal with the situation by yourself. Always reach out to your doctor if you are struggling, and also consider contacting a local charity such as One Community who have many services which may be of use such as our Family Carers Centre, Care and Respite, Lifeline, and Mops and Shops. Hiring outside help in the form of professional caregivers can also help to streamline care, reducing stress and workload. Utilising other family members, adult day care programs, and community transportation systems can help alleviate some of the responsibilities, allowing more space for self-care. Being self-care aware is important.

COMPUTER CAFE One Community in partnership with Chandlers Ford Library host a weekly Computer cafe. The Computer Cafe gives Carers an opportunity to learn new skills, meet others and explore the online world with the help of our fantastic volunteers.

The sessions are open to every skill level whether you shop online regularly and/or if you think an apple is something you simply eat rather than use!

We are happy to see you all.

Come along and visit us on Friday from 10am - 12noon

Oakmount Rd, Chandler's Ford, Eastleigh SO53 2LH

Carers Day - 13th June!

It is Carers Week from the 11th to the 18th of June this year. We alongside the Princess Trust will be hosting our very own Carers Day on 13 June 2017 between 10.30am-2.30pm at Wells Place. We will have lots going on for you to get involved with including...

Zumba taster!

Nail Art!

Town Rangers!

Exercise Class!

Pop & Rock music!

Crafting table!

Information stalls!

Massages!

To register your interest contact Naomi on 023 8090 2404 or nstock@1community.org.uk