Home Instead York newsletter
‘Take A Seat’ with us Earlier in the year, we launched our ‘Take a Seat’ initiative with City of York Council and Age Friendly York. Through research conducted by Age Friendly York, older residents said they would benefit from additional places to rest their legs and that there was a real lack of toilet facilities available, when out and about in our city. We therefore came up with the idea of ‘Take a Seat’, which aims to signpost people to businesses that have a seat or facilities available for
use. Those taking part in the initiative display a sticker in their window, that indicates whether a seat, facilities or, both are available. Already, over 50 local businesses throughout York, have signed up and displayed a sticker in their window. You can see a full list of these, by visiting: https://www.homeinstead. co.uk/york/take-a-seat-initiative/ We’re delighted to have also been able to promote ‘Take A Seat’ on First Buses in York. First Bus very kindly allowed us to feature an A3
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services and the positions available to join our team. We we’re also there to raise donations for our charity, ‘Home Instead Charities’, by selling cakes and raffle tickets, to win a Home Instead hamper. In total we raised £110, which will go towards
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To see the full list of organisatio ns with a seat or facilities available visit the website below, or scan the QR code, here: https://www.homeinstead.co.uk /york/take-a-seat-initiative/
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poster with details on the initiative, to inform their passengers of Take a Seat and to be keeping an eye out for the stickers around York. If you have a business and want to help York become more age friendly, speak to us about displaying a ‘Take a Seat’ sticker in your window. Call us on 01904 690884 or, drop us an email info@york.homeinstead.co.uk.
Hamper winner at Easingwold Market Last month we had a stall at Easingwold Market, where we chatted with the passers-by about our
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Looking for somewhere to ‘TAKE A SEAT’ in York?
bringing joy to the lives of older people in your local communities. Big thank you to anyone who bought a cake or a raffle ticket! The lucky winner of the hamper was Joan, who called into our office to pick up her prize! Congratulations, Joan!
National Playlist Day
September 22nd is National Playlist Day. A day created by Music and Dementia Charity, ‘Playlist for Life’ to raise awareness of the power of personally meaningful music for dementia. Who are Playlist For Life? Playlist for Life is a music and dementia charity founded in 2013 by writer and broadcaster Sally Magnusson after the death of her mother, Mamie, who had dementia. Their vision is simple: they want everyone with dementia to have a unique, personalised playlist and everyone who loves or cares for them to know how to use it. The benefits of a personalised playlist Over two decades of scientific research has shown that listening to a personalised playlist can improve the lives of those living with dementia. In fact, listening to music that is personally meaningful has many psychological benefits, meaning anyone can benefit from a playlist. Personalised playlists can: ◆ reduce anxiety ◆ improve your mood ◆ make difficult tasks more manageable ◆ evoke memories that can help families and carers connect. Home Instead York are delighted to be once Playlist for Life harnesses the again teaming up with Dean’s Garden Centre powerful effects of personal music to host a monthly Companionship Café. to help anyone who is affected by The Companionship Café is held on dementia, their families and carers. the second Monday of each month. Whether it’s the music from a first dance, lullabies from childhood or Come and enjoy some time socialising, a theme tune from a favourite TV doing fun activities and making new friends! show, music has the ability to take There is no cost involved, just the us back in time and remind us of refreshments you would like to purchase. our past, giving you that flashback Everyone who attends will be made to feel feeling. Sharing your songs and welcome, so come on your own or feel free to memories can help people living bring a CAREGiver or family member along! with dementia connect with family, friends and carers. Get Involved Share a song on your social media that is personally meaningful to you on 22nd September using #NationalPlaylistDay and help If you have any questions, please call Playlist for Life reach even more people affected by dementia for Steph on World Alzheimers Month. Email: info@hiscyork.co.uk To find out more about Playlist for Life and how you go about creating a playlist, please visit: https://www.playlistforlife.org. uk/get-started/ Stockton Lane, Stockton-on-the Forest, Resources are also available York YO32 9UE from our office. Please contact Every second Monday of the month Steph at stephanie.wood@york. 10.00am – 11.30am homeinstead.co.uk
Companionship Café
01904 690 884
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Moving Minds
– a dance project for people affected by dementia Holding brightly coloured scarves that trace and extend her movement, Margaret leads a processional dance through the space. Embracing this role with exuberance and leading the group off through the studio, her arms move with energy and grace in time to the music. The session finishes and still she retains this energy as she leaves, dancing arm in arm with her husband; animated, vital, her face full of joy. On her first visit Rita refuses to remove her coat for the entire session, opting instead to sit cross-
legged, hands in pockets, avoiding eyecontact with everyone but her carer. I notice a small and private dance begin when, during the final song of the session, Rita’s right foot moves in time to the music. The following week her hands join in too. The week after, the coat is abandoned. Over the last six years, Moving Minds has witnessed the dances, great and small, that have emerged as part of the project; a venture at York St John University that invites people living with dementia, and their partners, family members or carers, into the dance studio for free weekly dance and creative movement sessions. There is a growing body of research that strongly suggests that, for people living with
conditions such as Parkinson’s disease and dementia, participating in dance activities has several physiological and psychological benefits including stress reduction, encouraging social interaction, maximizing cognitive function and reinforcing a sense of identity. The sessions are open to all levels of ability and experience, including those who may need to remain seated. There are refreshments afterwards and a valuable opportunity to sit and talk with others. Sessions take place on Wednesday afternoons from 1.30pm – 2.30pm with tea & coffee afterwards. If you or someone you know would like to try out a session you can book a place via email at movingminds@yorksj.ac.uk or call/text 07881 922343.
Priority Service Register and Locking cooker valve During a recent Care Pro Meeting we had Kate Urwin, the Yorkshire Energy Doctor along with us for an informative session on fuel poverty and all things energy safety. Kate informed us of a couple of important pieces of information, which we thought we would share with you, so you can be having a look into whether they would work well for you, or your loved one. The first was the Priority Services Register, which all our clients are eligible to sign up for, for free. The register is used when in an emergency such as, a storm or flood, which causes power or gas to go off. Everyone on the Priority Services Register, is prioritised to get power back up and running as soon as possible. To register for the Priority Services Register, please visit https:/www.northerngasnetworks.co.uk/
network-supply/priority-customers/ and enter partner code 006. Kate also let us know about a really useful safety device, which we’ve never come across before! The Locking Cooker Valve. This simple safety device is fitted to existing gas cooker pipework and allows a Care Pro or relative to control gas supply using a key. When the valve is locked, the gas supply to the cooker is stopped eliminating the risk of the cooker being unintentionally turned on or left on, giving peace of mind that the cooker can’t be used, when a Care Pro or relative leave the house or room. For more information on how to get a Locking Cooker Valve fitted, free of charge, please visit: www. northerngasnetworks.co.uk/network-supply/lockingcooker-valve
What’s On: MONDAY Sing for All. Easingwold Methodist Church. Monday 11am. Cost £4 – Carers go free Chatty Mondays. York Theatre Royal – Upper Foyer. First Monday of the Month 10am – 12 noon Companionship Café. Deans Garden Centre. Second Monday of each Month. 10am – 12 noon Dementia Friendly screenings. City Screen. Monday 26 Sept 2022 - An American in Paris. Monday 31 October- High Society. 12.45pm for Refreshments. Film starts 1.15pm. Cost £4 – Carers go free. Book tickets at the Box Office, online at picturehouses.com or by telephone on 020 7294 7908. Singing for the Brain. St James the Deacon Church, Woodthorpe, York. For details Phone: 01904 929444. Email: york2@alzheimers.org.uk St Edward the Confessor Café. Tadcaster Road, York 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm
TUESDAY Morrisons Chat Café. Foss Island’s Road. Second Tuesday of each month 10.30am -12 noon Sing for All. St Clements Hall. Tuesday 11am Cost £4 – Carers go free Dance Café. Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Road, York YO23 1BW. For details Phone: 01904 929444. Email: york2@alzheimers.org.uk
Sharing Life Coffee Morning. Wenlock Arms, Weldrake. Every other Tuesday 10am – 12noon St Edward the Confessor Café. Tadcaster Road York 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm Happy hour with free cake and a drink between 10.30am – 11.30am
WEDNESDAY Digital Workshop. Haxby and Wigginton Methodist Church. 7th September, 5th October, 2nd November & 7th December. 2pm – 4pm. Bring your own device. Scam Awareness Event. Home Instead, 10 Clifton Moor Business Village. 28th September 2pm – 4pm. Big Read Pop Up Session. Home Instead, 10 Clifton Moor Business Village. 12th October 2-4pm. All attendees will receive a free copy of this years book which is A Night In The Museum by local author Kate Atkinson. Café Nelli. 10-12 New Earswick Folk Hall Wednesday 10am – 12 noon Tower Court Singers. St Joseph’s Church Hall Wednesday 1pm – 2.30pm. Cost £4 Voluntary Donation The Monkgate Wellness Choir. Theatre @41 Monkgate Wednesday 3.15pm – 4.30pm. Cost £4 Voluntary donation Moving Minds. York St John University. 1.30 – 2.30pm. If you or someone you know would like to try out a session you can book a place via email at movingminds@yorksj.ac.uk or call/text 07881 922343.
Home Instead 10 Clifton Moor Business Village James Nicolson Link, Clifton Moor York YO30 4XG Telephone: 01904 690884 Email: info@hiscyork.co.uk Web: www.homeinstead.co.uk/york
Ageing Without Children. SPARK, 17-21 Piccadilly, York YO1 9PB. Second Wednesday of each Month 2pm – 4pm St Edward the Confessor Café. Tadcaster Road York 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30pm
THURSDAY Singing for the Brain. (Once a month) St Wulstan’s Church, Fossway. For details Phone: 01904 929444. Email: york2@alzheimers.org.uk Zoom Café. (on your computer - once a month): Join us on Zoom to chat, sometimes try out a quiz or other activity suggested by people in the group. For details Phone: 01904 929444. Email: york2@alzheimers.org.uk) Age UK Drop In Cafe. Half Moon Inn, 3 The Village, Strensall YO32 5XS. First Thursday of the month 10am – 12 noon Age UK Drop In Cafe. Marjorie Waite Court, Evelyn Crescent, Clifton, YO30 6DX. Second Thursday of the month 1.30pm – 3.30pm St Edward the Confessor Café. Tadcaster Road York 9.30am – 12.30pm & 1.30pm – 4.30 pm
FRIDAY Dementia Forward Wellbeing Café. Every Friday 1.30-3pm. Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd. York YO23 1BW. St Edward the Confessor Café. Tadcaster Road York 9.30am – 12.30pm Dementia Forward run various Hub Clubs around the region. Please phone 03300 578592 for details.
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