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A warm welcome to the latest edition of our Community newsletter. Our aim is to keep you up to date on all things relating to Radfield Home Care Chingford & Loughton.
With Autumn is full glory and the chilly nights and mornings beginning to creep in we reflect on what a blessing October has been.
Mental Health is an integral part of our physical and emotional wellbeing. Studies show that 28% of women and 22% of men over 65 experience depression and anxiety. With bereavement, social isolation, and living in care homes increasing the risk of mental health problems.
If you would like additional help or support please reach out to your GP, Age UK, Samaritans, there is a list of useful contacts at the end of this article.
Woollards Community hub, who we support, meet every Thursday from 1:30pm-3:30pm in Buckhurst Hill. It is a very welcoming community space, enjoy a cuppa and some cakes.
Sunday 5th of October was National Grandparents Day. A chance to acknowledge and celebrate what an important role grandparents play in the lives of their grandchildren.
This year was special for our Care Professional Kat, as she celebrated the birth of her first grandchild, a granddaughter – huge congratulations to Kat & Family.
The Creative Art & Wellbeing Workshops are continuing to grow with Remembrance Day inspired pictures. Our regular monthly workshops in Loughton give everyone a chance to create, and catch up whilst enjoying being present and boosting their wellbeing. In November seated exercise classes begin.
It’s been a busy month for the team with Vicki and Gilanda passing their 3 month probation and achieving their care certificates.
Did you know that all our Care Professionals have regular spot checks, supervision, competencies, and annual refresher training? We would like to thank the team for all their hard work and dedication.
Whilst dementia itself is not a disease, there are some diseases, such as Alzheimer’s, which cause it. Sometimes different types of dementia are present in a patient at the same time. When this happens, it is known as mixed dementia. The four most common types of dementia in the UK are:
These rarer Dementias make up 5% of the UK cases:
There are approx. 850,000 living with dementia in the UK. With Alzheimer’s Disease accounting for 60% of those diagnosed and one in three people will care for someone with dementia in their lifetime.
If you or someone you know would benefit from dementia care & support, then please reach out to our friendly team.
Cruse Day by Day Bereavement Support – 0844 477 9400
CALM (Campaign Against Living Miserably) – 0800 58 58 58
Carers UK – 0800 808 7777
Age UK – 0800 678 1602
Help The Aged – 0800 800 6565
Heart Helpline – 08450 70 80 70
Macmillan Cancer Line – 0808 808 20 20
Mind Info Line – 0845 766 0163
The Silver Line – 0800 470 8090 (24/7)
The Patients Association – 020 8423 8999
Samaritans – 0800 116 123 (24/7)
Rethink – 0845 456 0455
NHS Volunteer Responders – 0808 196 3646
Woollards Community Hub, meet every Thursday from 1:30pm3:30pm at The Woollards Centre, Loughton Way, Buckhurst Hill,
IG9 6LN – Call Lorraine 07960 603621 – All welcome.
Adam has launched Radfield Home Care Chingford & Loughton to provide the best quality home care possible and to make a difference in people’s lives. Through delivering fantastic care, he can help change the lives of clients, their families and our Care Professionals.
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