WELCOME TO OUR FEBRUARY 2024 NEWSLETTER
Welcome to the latest issue of Older Wiser Together (OWT)
The aim of OWT is to become a trusted and valued part of our community, particularly for those aged 50
Hospital Discharge
The NHS stopped publishing data on bed blocking during 2023 but data showing NHS bed occupancy paints a picture of an NHS struggling with capacity. Derriford Hospital has declared its second critical incident this year. Part of the problem is the high number of patients, who are medically fit to return to the community, remaining in hospital due to delayed discharge. At this time of year winter pressures are putting even more pressure on the healthcare system. We are here to help get you home quickly where you will recover better safe in your own environment.
What Does Nature Mean to You?
Some of the participants of Okey Memory Cafe chose to take part in some special filming. A very special production company, Biggerhouse Film CIC, helped the participants and their loved ones make the films in a truly collaborative process. Everyone was able to express how being in nature made them feel and the results are sensitive, emotive and thought provoking. We hope to be able to share some of the films shortly.
ENLIVEN Conference
After contributing to the University of Exeter – Project ENLIVEN, together with Dartmoor National Park and Tavistock Memory Cafe, our Director Lynn was invited to the Tower of London to present and listen to the findings from the project – Using nature to make your visitor economy business dementia inclusive. The fabulous David “Fitz” Fitzgerald hosted the day. Hearing about all the projects across the UK was very inspiring fromRoyal Botanic Gardens Kew to The Bishop’s Palace Wells
Tavistock Dementia Alliance Coop Local Cause Update
Tavistock Dementia Alliance has been successful in its bid to be the Coop Local Cause for the coming year.
The charity has had some fantastic news that £1,364.49 has already been raised
If you can support the TDA and make it your local cause for this year, please do follow this linkCoop Local Cause.
Cycling Without Age Spring Launch 9th March
The two trishaws for the wonderful local charity Cycling Without Age will be back out in force as the weather improves. To launch the season, there will be a Spring Launch at Roadford Lake and Cafe 9th March 2-5pm.
Parking will be free for those attending along with tea, coffee and cake. Both trishaws will be available to have sit on or to to try out being a pilot. Do come along if you can or contact [email protected].
Live-in Care
Live-in care involves a specially chosen Care Professional moving into their client’s home. They provide companionship and practical support throughout the day, enabling that person to continue living the life they have always known and doing the things they enjoy the most. Families have peace of mind knowing there is someone supporting their loved one on an ongoing basis, not only providing daily support but company too. We know that finding care isn’t easy. With so many options and choices, it can be hard to know where to turn. But our care begins with you. By spending more time listening and understanding your circumstances than anyone else, we’re confident we can help you get through it. So give us a call and we’ll help you find the answer, with no pressure to make a decision right away. Read morehere.
