Home Instead
York & Ryedale newsletter
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October 2017
New Lead CAREGivers and Key Player Assistant Here at Home Instead York & Ryedale we introduced a CAREGiver Support Team in early 2017. This role has now evolved into the newly named Lead CAREGiver posts. The Lead CAREGivers Lorna, Rete, Jenny, Barbara and Inga will continue to work in their role as CAREGivers but they will also work one day a week from the office and will be involved in Support Visits,
Care Certificate Observations, Introductions and Service Reviews, to name but a few of the tasks they will be carrying out. Annette has taken up her new role as Key Player Assistant. She will be based in the office two days a week and in addition to the already stated tasks she will also help with the writing of Care Plans and aspects of training.
The Little Book of Big Scams This book is a great guide to many of the scams currently taking place in the UK and will increase your awareness of the type of scams that exist and teach you some easy steps that you can take to protect yourself and others. Every year the British public loses billions of pounds to fraudsters who bombard us with online, mail, door-to-door and telephone scams. Scams, or frauds, can be difficult to investigate as they can be complicated and often involve many victims and suspects and enquiries outside of the UK, so prevention, through awareness, is therefore a vital tool in combating these crimes. To download the book go to: www.met.police.uk/globalassets/ downloads/fraud/the-little-book-of-big-scams.pdf
“The Lead CAREGivers are an integral part of the relationship between the clients, CAREGivers and the office. This is an exciting role and shows a career path through the Care Sector with Home Instead Senior Care York & Ryedale.� Andy Boast Head of CAREGiver Experience
More than just a Home Visit Did you know that our CAREGivers love to take clients on trips and outings, and the good news is that it’s all part of the services we offer. Our CAREGivers are happy to take people out and about to wherever they would like to go. Here’s some suggestions of the interesting things we can offer:
♥ Trips to the garden centre are a firm favourite. Best enjoyed with tea and cake! ♥ Shopping trips for groceries or ‘proper’ shopping to centres like Vanguard and York Designer Outlet are also popular choices. ♥ We accompany several clients to local assisted bathing facilities that are equipped with specialist baths. This is great for clients who enjoy a lovely soak but struggle to have one at home. ♥ We take clients to church services of all denominations and often round off a visit with a coffee with the parishioners. ♥ During the summer, we take clients to the seaside to enjoy a bit of bracing sea air or to interesting places such as the York Bird of Prey Centre, where apparently, they do a lovely cuppa! ♥ Visits to some of York’s wonderful National Trust properties make
a super change, especially as our CAREGivers are allowed in for free. ♥ We also take people out to the pub for lunch, a fish supper, afternoon tea or even to their favourite restaurant. If you would like to organise something for yourself or a family member please feel free to give Daphne Ellis a ring on 01904 690884.
The York ME Community
Bishopthorpe Rocks The people of Bishopthorpe have had a busy summer, PAINTING ROCKS! It’s not just for the children, families have been getting together, dusting off their paint brushes and popping open the paints. It’s a great opportunity to get out and about around the village and look a little deeper into the surrounding areas. However, once you’ve found a beautifully painted rock be sure to take a picture of it in its location, add to the Facebook group “Bishopthorpe Rocks” and re-hide!
ME stands for Myalgic Encephalomyelitis and was recognised as a Neurological Disorder by the World Health Organisation 1969. Estimates are that 250,000 people in the UK have ME, of which around 800 are in the York area. ME can affect the cognitive function, mobility, speech, concentration, and things such as light and sound can be extremely debilitating. It causes a broken energy production system and has a huge effect on the immune system. The nature of the illness’s symptoms makes ME difficult to diagnose. The York ME Community is a Support and Awareness Group reaching out for those with ME, their friends, family or just for those who wish to learn more. There is a website at www.York-MECommunity.org which gives lots of information on ME as well as a great mix of local and general stories of interest.
Wandalee wins photo competition Home Instead Senior Care York & Rydale held a competition amongst their staff over the summer holidays. Staff were asked to take a Home Instead Bag with them on their travels over the summer, and get a picture featuring the bag. The ‘Bags on Tour’ competition, winning picture (left) was taken by CAREGiver, Wandalee in Bulgaria on a family holiday. She got very creative and featured a colourful beach towel, sunglasses, book, sun cream, cocktail and obviously her Home Instead bag, a worthy winner we believe. We had some fantastic entries from places far and wide, including Barcelona, Paris and Zante to name just a few!
Arthritis fighting foods For many years, people have claimed that certain foods in their diet reduced pain and joint inflammation from arthritis. Fruits, veggies and whole grains are natural inflammation fighters that can also help control your weight. There’s no magic food but growing evidence suggests that following a healthy diet and adding in specific foods and spices could help fight inflammation and joint pain. ▲ Broccoli, brussels sprouts and cabbage. Help slow cartilage damage in joints. Try adding
broccoli, brussels sprouts, cabbage, kale or cauliflower to your salad or stir-fry. ▲ Fatty fish. Fatty fish like salmon, tuna, trout and mackerel are rich in omega-3 fatty acids, which help fight inflammation. Try adding to your diet a couple of times a week. ▲ Garlic. Garlic is a member of the allium family – which also includes onions and leeks. These items contain a compound that may help with arthritis. ▲ Cherries. Some people with arthritis have found relief from
products made from tart cherries. The ingredient in cherries that helps with joint symptoms is the same one that gives this fruit its red colour. ▲ Turmeric. One of the bestresearched inflammation fighters isn’t a food at all, but a spice, and is thought to be beneficial in the management of chronic inflammatory-related joint disease. You’ll find this yellow spice in Indian cuisines—particularly curries. ▲ Vitamin C. Antioxidants in vitamin C may slow the progression of osteoarthritis You can get vitamin C from strawberries, kiwi, pineapple and cantaloupe.
Approved Garage Scheme promotes peace of mind If you want to buy a used car, need your car repairing or require peace of mind about the garage you are taking it to, look at the Approved Garages Scheme. All vehicle repair, sales and servicing businesses in the scheme have to pass an audit. This is approved by Trading Standards, promoting and encouraging the highest standards of fair, open and honest practices. Look for the sign to the right. The scheme is an initiative of City of York Council’s Public Protection Service For details phone 01904 551525 email public.protection@york.gov.uk or visit approvedgaragescheme.com
Lock, Stop, Chain & Check
Wash your fruit and veg Most people are aware of the importance of handling meat safely, but many consider the risk of food poisoning from vegetables to be low, but that’s a myth, as soil can sometimes carry harmful bacteria. It is always advisable to wash all fruit and vegetables before you eat them to ensure that they are clean and to help remove bacteria from the outside. Peeling or cooking fruit and vegetables can also remove bacteria. • Always wash your hands thoroughly before and after handling raw food, including vegetables. • Keep raw food, including vegetables, separate from ready-toeat foods. • Use different chopping boards, knives and utensils for raw and ready-to-eat foods, or wash these items thoroughly in between uses. • Check the label – unless packaging around vegetables says “ready to eat”, you must wash, peel or cook them before eating. To find out more go to www.nhs.uk/Livewell/homehygiene Home Instead Senior Care 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
Scammers commonly target older people for doorstep scams. In fact, 85% of victims of doorstep scams are aged 65 and over according to National Trading Standards. These are the key ways people should protect themselves: Whenever you answer the door remember to lock, stop, chain, check. ◆ Lock: secure all your other outer doors as the person at the door may intend to distract you while an accomplice gets in through a back door ◆ Stop: think about whether you’re expecting anyone ◆ Chain: put the door chain on or look through the window or spyhole to see who’s there ◆ Check: ask for an identity card and examine it carefully - you can always tell the caller to come back another time when someone will be with you. More tips are available at: http://www.ageuk. org.uk/home-and-care/home-safety-andsecurity/doorstep-scams/doorstep-scams/
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