Home Instead York newsletter
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August 2020
Home Instead planning for two new Registered Managers Home Instead Senior Care York, currently the only ‘Outstanding’ rated home care provider in York, last month took the first steps to having two brand new registered managers with regulatory body, The Care Quality Commission (CQC). Kerry Galloway (right), had the fantastic news that her application to be one of Home Instead’s registered managers has been accepted by CQC. Along with this, Lorna Hoegh (left), completed her application and is hoping to also be officially registered within a few weeks. Kerry and Lorna both started with Home Instead originally as CAREGivers back in 2018 and 2015, respectively. Since then, through their hard work and commitment to the care they provide, Kerry and Lorna moved into Care Manager roles, where they have been for over a year now managing the East and West areas of York. Carol Hirst, current registered Manager of Home Instead in York, will be steadily reducing her hours as she heads towards retirement, and so having Kerry and Lorna registered now, means they can work together, plan for the future and ensure the York based Home Care Provider can continue to provide CQC ‘Outstanding’ rated, person centred support to their elderly clients.
Keep cool this Summer Most of us welcome the hot weather, but when it’s too hot for too long there can be health risks. The elderly and the seriously ill are the groups who are particularly at risk of health problems. Knowing how to keep cool and hydrated during long periods of hot weather can help save lives. Here’s some useful tips to remain healthy during the warmer weather:
• Shut windows and close curtains when it is hotter outside than in. You can open them for ventilation when it’s cooler. • Stay out of the sun particularly between 11am and 3pm. • Keep rooms cool and have cool baths and showers or splash with cool water. • Drink cold drinks regularly but avoid
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tea, coffee and alcohol. • Wear loose, cool clothing, and a hat if you go outdoors. If someone does feel unwell, get them somewhere cool to rest. Give them plenty of fluids to drink and seek medical help if symptoms such as breathlessness, chest pain, confusion, weakness, dizziness or cramps get worse or don't go away.
Putting Oomph into fitness Home Instead are delighted to bring you a series of simple and easy-tofollow exercise programmes for the over 60s from exercise experts Oomph Wellness. Being active at any age is hugely and reaching over your head with the beneficial for both mind and body, other. You will feel a stretch down the but it’s important to do it safely, elevated arm. (4 on each side) especially as you get older. Knee Push Away – Lift one knee Over the next five editions of The up and extend the knee, slowy and Elder, we will include a different controlled. Focus on stretching the exercise programme which you can leg out. (4 on each side) try or share with a loved one. Chair Pull with Rotation – Hold The exercises in each of the the side of the chair with one arm programmes are chair-based so can and rotate around with your whole be done sitting, for some standing torso as far as feels comfortable. exercises you will use the chair for (4 on each side) support. Strength Movements Before you get started, it is Repeat this section twice important to be aware of any Diagonal Toe Tap – Bring one knee health issues that could affect your up towards your body and kick out workouts. diagonally to the opposite side. Place Stretch and Flex Movements the toe on the floor and return your Repeat this section twice foot back to the centre. Alternate this Shoulder Roll – Rotate shoulders movement on each leg. in a forward direction making big (8 on each leg) circles with them and then rotate Knee Lifts – Lift each knee up in them backwards. Keep your back turn as high as feels comfortable. straight and breathing normal. (8 on each leg) (4 on each side) Rowing – With feet firmly on the Buttercup Stretch –Stretch out to ground, lean forward from the hips the side, reaching down with one arm and reach both arms out. Bring your
body back to the centre and pull your arms in as if you are rowing. (16 times) Seated Cycle – Lift one leg up and rotate in a forward circular motion as if cycling with one leg. Try and keep your foot from hitting the floor. (4 on each leg) Coordination Movements Double Reach Through – With one hand extended out the other hand will go over and under. Start the movement slow and see if you can speed it up. (8 each side) Knee Lift – Lift each knee up in turn as high as feels comfortable. (8 on each leg) Sit To Stand Test – Use the sides of your armchair for support. Time how long it takes you to go from seated to standing safely.
Request for Research Volunteers A new social care research study
Many older people pay privately for social care. When trying to find that social care for the first time, some people find that navigating the care system to be a stressful and confusing process. Local authorities are expected to provide help and information to assist, but in reality these ‘self-funders’ and their families are often left to ‘go it alone’. This can result in families making big decisions, at a very challenging time, with little or no support. What can we do to make things better? The University of York is looking at how people find, choose and arrange care, for a loved one or for themselves. We are looking to speak to families of older people paying privately for social care
and/or the older person getting care. We are also interested in speaking to people who might need care in the future. Our research will ask people what is important when they make choices about social care. The study will use a number of different ways to find out your views, including by phone and online. The University is delighted to be partnering with Home Instead in York to give local people the chance to contribute to this important study. You may receive further information from Home Instead shortly, but in the meantime, if you would like to find more information, or would like to volunteer, please contact Rowan Jasper to find out more on rowan.jasper@york.ac.uk or 07385 341573.
Recipe Corner We believe that food should be something to be enjoyed at any age which is why we’ve worked with nutritionists to develop a series of recipes designed with older people in mind. It’s important to maintain good nutrition and stay hydrated, so why not give one of our recipes a go? Here’s a ‘taster’…
Chicken with Rosemary Roasted Vegetables This recipe takes 15 minutes to prepare and 40-45 minutes to cook. It will make 2 servings. Allergen information: Diabetic. Cooking information: 200°C, 180°C fan, Gas 6 Ingredients 2 medium potatoes, scrubbed and cut into 2cm chunks 2 medium carrots, cut into 2cm chunks 1 medium parsnip, cut into 2cm chunks 1 medium red onion, cut into wedges 1 tablespoon rapeseed oil or olive oil 2 boneless chicken thighs, cut in half 1 red pepper, deseeded and cut into large slices Sprigs of fresh rosemary, or 1 tsp of dried rosemary, salt and freshly ground black pepper Method Mix the potatoes, carrots, parsnip, onion and garlic with the oil in a large roasting tin. Season with salt and pepper. Arrange the chicken pieces and pepper slices on top of the vegetables and add the sprigs of rosemary (or sprinkle over the dried rosemary).
Let’s be welcoming Dial and Ride offers a service for people with difficulty walking or using public transport. Specially adapted buses offer a door-to-door service from your home to the city centre or out of town retail parks and supermarkets. To contact Dial and Ride, please call 01904 551441. Shopmobility reopening at Piccadilly car park. As well as providing the usual service, staff will also be able to help direct people to other car parks and provide on the day information about car parking availability. Shopmobility is a registered charity that provides electric scooters, wheelchairs and manual wheelchairs for hire to enable people to enjoy the shops and attractions in York. To contact Shopmobility, please call 01904 679 222 or email info@shopmobilityyork.org.uk
Let’s park safely This map will help you get your bearings on what’s changed and find all the places for you to park around the city.
Roast in the oven for 40 - 45 minutes (200°C, 180°C fan or Gas Mark 6) or until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender. Top Tips You can use any other seasonal root vegetables of your choice to this dish, such as butternut squash or sweet potato, or use thyme as an alternative to rosemary. You could also add a few whole unpeeled garlic cloves to the vegetables, then simply squeeze out the delicious soft roasted garlic at the end of cooking, or try adding wedges of lemon to the roasting tin after 30 minutes. This is a versatile dish and the chicken can easily be substituted for other meat, such as lamb chops or sausages. Remember to use a roasting tin which is large enough for the vegetables to sit in one layer – if it is too small, the veg will steam instead of roasting. Nutrition: per serving Kcal - 476; Fat - 12.5g; Saturates - 7g; Carbs - 66.8g; Sugars 27.3g; Fibre - 17.6g; Protein - 17.6g; Salt - 0.36g To view more of our series of recipes visit: www.homeinstead.co.uk/care-advice-support/nutrition/ recipes 40 additional Blue Badge holder parking spaces – Monk Bar car park Disabled access toilet ‘accessible with RADAR key’ Footstreets. We are constantly reviewing the footstreets throughout the COVID-19 recovery period and these may change. View the latest footstreets locations at: www. york. gov. uk/footstreets
Lockdown birthday celebrations for client Margaret Margaret, client of Home Instead Senior Care York, earlier this month celebrated her 85th birthday. Unfortunately, given the current circumstances in place, Margaret’s
family were unable to pay her a visit. They were however, incredibly grateful to receive a couple of photos sent to us by Margaret’s
CAREGiver Cath, which she took on the day. Despite the lock down measures it looks like Margaret still managed to have a fantastic birthday.
Wishing our CAREGiver Daphne a happy retirement CAREGiver of Home Instead Senior Care York, Daphne, came in to see us at the end of last month as she recently took the decision to retire from her role. Daphne will be greatly missed by the office team and all her clients that she built up great relationships with over the last three years. Daphne was also a key part of our monthly ‘Companionship Cafés’,
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which we were hosting at Dean’s Garden Centre on Stockton Lane, before lock down. Daphne attended the event to offer her expert support to those in attendance each month. We are incredibly grateful as Daphne has kindly agreed to continue to volunteer her time to support us when we are able to safely restart the Companionship Cafés.
Wishing you a happy retirement Daphne! Live well, your way with care at home
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