The Elder - Spring Edition (York)

THE elder

Care Professional of The Year

We’re thrilled to announce that our ‘Care Professional Of The Year’ for 2022 is Tamara Robinson! It was an incredibly tough decision choosing the overall winner from our list of three nominees, which included Kate Brown and Tracy Bell (pictured), who would both have been very worthy winners of the award.

Ann-Marie our Director, had the following to say about Tamara:

“Tamara is a committed and enthusiastic member of the team. She has undertaken her level 3 with great tenacity, and we have received brilliant feedback

from her tutor. Her clients love her bubbly can-do personality. Tamara makes her clients feel like every moment spent with them is a pleasure, which is the best quality any Care Professional could have.”

Huge congratulations to Tamara, we can’t express enough our thanks for all your incredible work.

She’s pictured here, collecting her certificate from Carol our Care Quality Coordinator!

Take A Seat in 2023

We’ve had a busy start to 2023, with plenty of new businesses wanting to participate in our initiative with City of York Council and Age Friendly York, called ‘Take A Seat’.

The initiative which came about following research conducted by Age Friendly York, in which older residents commented on how they would benefit from additional places to rest their legs and having more toilet facilities available when out and about in our city.

The idea of ‘Take a Seat’ therefore came about. It aims to signpost people to businesses that have a seat

or toilet facilities available for use. Those taking part in the initiative display a sticker in their window, indicating whether a seat, facilities or, both are available.

Since the turn of the year, the following business have agreed to agreed to take part and are helping York become more age friendly: Hungate Reading Café

Avorium York

Tullivers

Love Cheese

The Bath House

York Art Gallery

To see a full list of participating businesses, visit our website: https:// www.homeinstead.co.uk/ york/take-a-seat-initiative/

Parkinson’s Awareness Month

April is Parkinson’s Awareness month, so we thought we would share some useful facts about Parkinson’s.

What is Parkinson’s?

Parkinson’s is a progressive neurological condition. This means that it causes problems in the brain and gets worse over time.

Around 145,000 people live with Parkinson’s in the UK. And it’s the fastest growing neurological condition in the world.

Three things we know about Parkinson’s:

1) Parkinson’s develops when cells in the brain stop working properly

and are lost over time. These brain cells produce a chemical called dopamine.

2) Symptoms start to appear when the brain can’t make enough dopamine to control movement properly.

3) There are 3 main symptoms - tremor (shaking), slowness of movement and rigidity (muscle stiffness) - but there are many other symptoms too. What causes Parkinson’s?

People with Parkinson’s don’t have enough of the chemical

Companionship Café Companionship Café

Home Instead are delighted to have teamed up with Deans Garden Centre York, to host a monthly companionship café. The café is held on the second Monday of each month*

Come and enjoy some time socialising, doing fun activities and making new friends! There is no cost involved, just the refreshments you would like to purchase. Everyone who attends will be made to feel welcome, so come on your own or feel free to bring a friend or family member along!

If you have any questions, please call Steph on Email: info@hiscyork.co.uk

We don’t yet know exactly why people get Parkinson’s, but researchers think it’s a combination of age, genetic and environmental factors that cause the dopamineproducing nerve cells to die. How does Parkinson’s progress?

Parkinson’s affects everyone differently.

The symptoms someone might have and how quickly the condition develops will differ from one person to the next.

For many people, the condition can take years to progress to a

maintain a positive outlook, especially immediately after diagnosis. But at www.parkinsons. org.uk you can find the help and

Source: www.parkinsons.org.uk

Park and Ride York What is an advanced medical decision?

The traffic in York at the moment seems to be busier than ever. Coincide this with the cost of fuel and those pricey pay and display car parks in the city centre and you begin to wonder why local residents don’t make more use of the Park & Ride Bus service.

There are several Park & Ride sites located around the city, providing a fast and convenient way to get into the city centre. Despite being popular amongst York’s many tourist visitors, they appear to be widely under used by York’s locals.

Here’s a quick guide to getting the most out of this service and why you should consider it, the next time you’re planning a trip into town.

PRICES

An adult single ticket costs £2.50 and a return £3.60 – but beware, if you’re using the new Tap on Tap off system (available on all First York services), you will be charged for 2 single journeys. In this instance, we recommend purchasing a return ticket from the driver or on the First York App.

Anyone with a concessionary bus pass can get a return fare for only £1.30. Please ask the driver for a ticket to ensure you are not asked to pay on your return journey.

Up to three children under the age of 16 can travel for free with a paying adult when boarding at a Park & Ride site. A child return fare is £1.80 with 16–18-year-olds paying £3.00 return.

There is no charge to park at any of the sites, which can also be accessed by foot or bicycle –cycle lockers are available at an additional charge. All Park & Ride buses are dog friendly.

LOCATIONS

Askham Bar Park and Ride (Service 3) stops at Blossom Street, York Railway Station, Rougier Street and Tower street.

Designer Outlet (Service 7) stops at Clifford Street, Rougier Street, York Railway Station, Nunnery Lane and the Barbican.

Grimston Bar (Service 8) stops at Foss Islands Road, Peasholme Green, Piccadilly and Lawrence Street.

Monks Cross (Service 9) stops at Peasholme Green, Stonebow Rougier Street and York Railway Station.

Rawcliffe Bar (Service 2) stops at The National Railway Museum, Station Avenue and Museum Street.

The Hospital Park and Ride also operates from Rawcliffe Bar to York Hospital.

Poppleton Bar Park and Ride is not currently in use, but it is hoped to reopen this soon. All Park & Ride services run at 10–20-minute intervals throughout the day. Please check the First Bus York website for timetables.

An advance medical decision, often referred to as an ‘advance directive’ or ‘Living Will’, is a written statement of your wishes about medical treatment if you become terminally ill or incapacitated.

An advance medical decision allows a person to refuse specified treatment in specified circumstances such as: -

Physical illness which is so serious that life is nearing an end and there is no likelihood of recovery;

Permanent serious mental impairment with physical illness and/or

Permanent unconsciousness

You are completely free to refuse to undergo medical treatment even if, as a result, it brings about your death. However, you must have the mental capacity to make that decision. The Mental Capacity Act 2005 gives clear legal status to advance medical decisions, which means that health professionals must follow them, if they are valid and applicable to the specified treatment and circumstances.

It is important that an advance medical decision is well drafted, so it is valid and applicable

to the specified treatment and circumstances. You should discuss your wishes with your immediate family. The document is not intended to be a substitute for discussion with medical staff and it is always recommended that you talk fully with your doctor about your treatment. An advance medical decision does not ask a doctor to do anything against existing law, but it is useful when decisions must be made on prolonging an individual’s life.

Please do not hesitate to contact a member of our Private Client team for help and advice on putting an advance medical decision in place.

Sharon Richardson is a Director and Head of the Private Client team of solicitors at Crombie Wilkinson Solicitors. She is a Solicitors for the Elderly (SFE) accredited member. Her membership of SFE shows she has a wealth of experience within this key legal area as members are required to have spent a substantial amount of time working for elderly clients as well as support for the family and carers.

You can contact Sharon at the York office on Clifford Street on 01904 624185.

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 10.3am-12 Noon

Companionship Café. Deans Garden Centre. Second Monday of each Month 10am-12 Noon

Dementia Friendly screenings.

City Screen. Monday 27 March – Some Like it Hot. Film starts 1.15pm.

Cost £4 – Carers go free.

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)

TUESDAY

Morrisons Chat Café. Foss Island’s Road.

Second Tuesday of each month 10.30-12 Noon

Sing for All. St Clements Hall.

Tuesday 11am.

Cost £4 – Carers go free

Dance Café. Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd. York YO23

1BW. (For details Phone: 01904 929444. Email: york2@alzheimers.org.uk)

Sharing Life Coffee Morning.

One year for Steph

Congratulations to Steph, our Community Engagement Coordinator, who recently celebrated completing her first year with us!

Big thank you for all your hard work over the year Steph! Congratulations Steph!

Wenlock Arms, Weldrake. Every other Tuesday 10am-12 Noon.

Intergenerational Songbox.

Bellfarm Community Club, Roche Ave, Heworth YO31 9BB. Tuesday

12:30-2:30pm Everyone welcome (dementia and other additional needs no barrier). Contact Hilary on 01904 655934 for details.

Digital Support Café. Coffee on The Green, Poppleton Methodist Schoolroom, Upper Poppleton. Third Tuesday of each month.

WEDNESDAY

Café Nelli.

10-12 New Earswick

Folk Hall

Wednesday 10am-12 Noon

Tower Court Singers. St Joseph’s Church Hall

Wednesday 1-2.30pm.

Cost £4 Voluntary Donation

The Monkgate Wellness Choir.

Theatre @41 Monkgate

Wednesday 3.15-4.30pm.

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.

Ageing Without Children. SPARK, 17-21 Piccadilly,

York YO1 9PB.

Second Wednesday of each Month 2-4pm

Digital Support Café. Lidgett Grove Methodist Church, Wheatlands Grove, York. Second Thursday of each Month.

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 1.30-3.30pm

FRIDAY

Dementia Forward Wellbeing Café.

Every Friday 1.30-3pm. Clements Hall, Nunthorpe Rd. York YO23 1BW.

Dementia Forward run various Hub Clubs around the region. Please phone 03300 578592 for details.