Age uk dacorum e brochure

Dacorum

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Working with and for older people in Dacorum ............................................................................................................................... .....

Dacorum’s LOCAL charity for older people and their carers Covering: Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Markyate and Tring

Registration Number 4723614.

Are you worried about someone who lives alone?

Dacorum’s Lifeline service offers peace of mind at an affordable price.

“Mum can call for help even when she can’t reach the phone”

Simply pressing the button on the pendant alerts the call centre. You can tell them what is wrong, but even if you are unable to speak then help will be on its way.

“It gave mum so much confidence to know that there was help at the end of the line” For more information: www.dacorum.gov.uk/lifeline email SupportedHousing@dacorum.gov.uk or telephone 01442 228000 and ask for Lifeline.

Please quote reference ‘AgeUK’.

This service is available to Dacorum residents only

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About Age UK Dacorum: Who we are ...............................................................................................................................

Age UK Dacorum was founded in 1984 and is an independent charity and a company limited by guarantee.

Our office is situated in the High Street, Hemel Hempstead. Our services are targeted at all older people (aged 50+) and their carers living in the Dacorum Borough area.

Our mission is ‘To promote the wellbeing of all older people and to help make later life a fulfilling and enjoyable experience’. We deliver that through the services we offer and through working with older people and their carers to promote the ‘voices of older people’.

Raising the Profile of Older People

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Through our extensive networks and partnership working, we work to safeguard the rights of older people, support their active involvement as citizens and seek the fulfilment of their aspirations.

We deliver this through our schemes and by actively involving older people in forums, debates and consultations, enabling them to have their voices heard.

We also represent older people and their carers at a range of events to raise the profile of older people/carers and ensure that the services offered reflect the needs of our clientele.

Age UK Dacorum

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Half Moon Yard, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3AE

t. 01442 259049 f. 01442 218383 e. admin@ageukdacorum.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/dacorum

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Active Living Clubs

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Weekly social clubs in Hemel Hempstead and Berkhamsted from 10.00 am to 2.30 pm, providing a hot mid-day meal and activities, e.g. bingo, quizzes, board games, plus monthly outings to a pub for lunch or to a garden centre.

There is an annual trip to the seaside and a Christmas party. Door-to-door transport provided.

Befriending ............................................................................................................................... .....

We provide friendship and support for older people who are lonely, bereaved, isolated or housebound to encourage social interaction and companionship. This makes a huge impact on their quality of life.

A volunteer with similar interests is matched who then visits weekly to chat and socialise. Many volunteers take their befriendee shopping or on other excursions. As the relationship builds between them, a friendship grows.

Carers’ Support ............................................................................................................................... .....

We provide home visits and regular telephone support for older people caring for others.

Through information and emotional support we help carers take control of their lives.

We help them access the appropriate services including their financial entitlements, a carer’s assessment, sitting services and respite breaks.

We have fortnightly support group meetings in Hemel Hempstead and monthly in Tring where carers can have a break, some fun and pick up tips and advice from other carers.

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Cogs Clubs (for people with memory loss)

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These clubs are modelled on Cognitive Stimulation Therapy and are for small groups of people with mild to moderate memory loss.

Cognitive Stimulation Therapy is a programme of activity sessions recommended by the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence. Research has shown it works as well as medication.

A Cogs Club is approximately five hours of structured activities with lots of fun and laughter.

They are held in Berkhamsted, Hemel Hempstead and Aldbury, and we hope to open further clubs in 2017. The carer benefits by getting a much needed break from caring responsibilities.

Counselling

DIY in Sheds

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Getting older can bring issues and challenges that may not have been encountered before – giving up work, experiencing illness, caring for a loved one, being bereaved or feeling isolated and lonely.

Bringing people together to learn basic DIY, e.g. changing plugs, making flower and bird boxes.

Handyperson Service ............................................................................................................................... .....

Our counselling volunteers provide counselling in the clients own home, helping them to move forward in their lives and help clients gain confidence to join new social groups, discover new interests and opportunities, build new relationships and strengthen existing ones.

Small DIY jobs to assist people to maintain their home. The scheme covers Dacorum and Watford/ Three Rivers Boroughs.

We are supported by a team of volunteers who enable us to complete hundreds of jobs every year.

Jobs include: • Minor electrical and plumbing repairs.

• Fitting spyholes, door chains and bolts.

• Fitting door/window locks.

• Installing hand rails and grab handles.

• Small tiling jobs.

• Fitting net curtains/venetian blinds.

• Smoke alarms.

• Assembling flat pack furniture.

• Replacing light bulbs.

• Telephone extensions to enable lifelines to

be fitted.

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Information and Signposting

Telephone Club

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Providing information on a range of subjects concerning older people, including free fact sheets and telephone numbers for tradesmen.

Lonely, older people who do not want a volunteer to visit them in their home are telephoned regularly by the same member of staff, giving an opportunity to chat and to assist with any concerns they may have.

Living Well Project

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This service supports people having difficulties coping with everyday issues such as reading/ writing letters, accessing a club, GP surgery or hospital. Assistance for people not able to do their own shopping or who are just feeling lonely isolated and need someone to talk to.

Our Living Well Co-ordinator will provide the necessary support to help people overcome shortterm issues, set up longer term support and redirect people to appropriate services to help them remain independent and take control of their own care.

Memory Support Project ............................................................................................................................... .....

One-to-one telephone support and home visiting for people with memory loss and their carers.

We support people with or without a diagnosis.

We provide information and guidance on how best to live with memory loss and support someone with memory loss. We have the experience and flexibility to respond to changing situations and requirements.

Tea and Chat Clubs/Tech Clubs

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Monthly clubs held in Bovingdon, Hemel Hempstead, Kings Langley, Markyate, Northchurch, and Tring from either 10 a.m. to 11.30 a.m. or 2 p.m. to 3.30 p.m., giving people a chance to meet and chat.

The Tea & Tech take place after the Tea & Chat clubs and offer the chance to learn how to send an email, text, Skype, use social media or shop online.

After a stay in hospital or a deterioration in their health, telephone calls are made more frequently.

Long-Term Conditions Project ............................................................................................................................... .....

Our Long-Term Conditions Support Group aims to help people who are struggling to live with a long term physical or health condition, and are unable to find the help and information they need.

The group meets every two weeks and offers the chance for members to understand and access information, advice and support for their situation. It may be where to find advice, exercise & nutrition, benefits, coping strategies or simply the chance to meet others with similar conditions.

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Reassurance in and around your home

No ont upfr fees

Saga SOS Personal Alarm The Saga SOS Personal Alarm service can be very reassuring for you and give peace of mind for your family. With a 24-hour response team at your ngertips, it gives you the freedom and independence to enjoy your home and garden.

I’m very satisfied with the service. It gives

me the confidence to live on my own.

Mrs Parmenter, Lancashire

Here’s how Saga SOS works Step 1 Press the button on the pendant or wristband.

Step 2 Within seconds our operator will speak to you through the two-way loudspeaker on the alarm system.

Step 3 We will call one of your keyholders or call for medical assistance if you need it.

For more information visit:

saga.co.uk/sos

To speak to one of our friendly advisors and to order Saga SOS call:

0800 068 5059 Lines are open - 8am-6pm Mon to Fri.

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Don’t worry.

How reassuring to hear those words from someone you trust.

If you are considering residential care or require care and support in the home, have you thought about arranging Lasting Powers of Attorney?

An LPA ensures that someone you trust can take decisions on your behalf, should you become incapable of dealing with your finances, property or personal welfare. It is very simple and straightforward to set up and brings peace of mind for you and your family.

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If you lose capacity to make decisions without an LPA in place, it’s a big expensive headache for the family to sort out. The legal process to appoint someone to look after your affairs can be complicated and very stressful. In the meantime bills cannot be paid; financial and practical matters cannot be looked after.

Protecting your interests At Rowlington Tilley & Associates we specialise in protecting the interests of both elderly and incapacitated clients.

We provide friendly, professional and jargon-free advice to individuals, their families and carers. Our expertise includes LPAs, deputyship order applications and welfare benefit entitlement checks.

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To find out more about any of our services please contact us: Age UK Dacorum Half Moon Yard, High Street, Hemel Hempstead, Herts, HP1 3AE t. 01442 259049 f. 01442 218383 e. admin@ageukdacorum.org.uk www.ageuk.org.uk/dacorum