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East Ayrshire Service Newsletter Incorporating Ayrshire Personalised Support Service Winter 2013 Page 1 East Ayrshire Service Newsletter incorporating Ayrshire Personalised Support Service Welcome show some of the work in progress to re- design the building. Welcome to the Winter 2013 edition of our newsletter. Christmas is not far off and we had hoped to be in our new premises before then, but we will be able to celebrate the New Year knowing we will be moving into wonderful new premises in the heart of the town centre. We aim to produce the newsletter every two months and look forward to including more items from our This will be our café area carers and those we support. The Front Entrance Alzheimer Scotland is committed to continuing to provide local Dementia Resource Centres which offer friendly, accessible information and support. You can drop in to browse the Knowledge Zone and pick up information materials or make an appointment to see the Dementia Advisor. Margaret, Service Manager Our local Dementia Advisor, Katy, can help you find the dementia support that you need, connect you to local groups and services and help your local community to be more dementia-friendly. We are actively fundraising to make sure that our Resource Centre will be a comfortable, The East Ayrshire Dementia Resource Centre well equipped, relaxed, and welcoming space in Kilmarnock is continuing to progress for people with dementia and their carers. We towards completion. Each time I visit there is would be delighted to hear from anyone who more progress and it is exciting! The pictures is interested in supporting us through North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1NQ East Ayrshire Service Newsletter, Page 2 incorporating Ayrshire Personalised Support Service volunteering, fundraising and donations. when I support them, as it is vital to focus on There are lots of ways to get involved. If you the relationship within the support role. In are interested in supporting us to fundraise daily practice, what I observe is what I act please do get in touch. upon, although it is sometimes important to use strategies or actions that have previously There has been an Alzheimer Scotland service been of benefit to me and the person I am in East Ayrshire for over 20 years. The supporting. However, because of the service works closely with the local authority progressive nature of dementia, things that to provide specialist support for people with were relevant on one day may be of little dementia, including for people under the age consequence on another day. I also need to of 65. It also runs a number of community be aware of stimuli that can trigger anxiety, groups for people of all ages, providing social and adapting to changing behaviour is interaction and peer support, as well as post- something I prioritise. diagnostic support for people with a recent For me, making a difference can come in diagnosis of dementia, enabling them to live many forms - going for a drive to the person’s well with their diagnosis and to plan for their favourite place such as the coast or going to future. Additionally, the team from our the bowling alley, the movies or swimming. Ayrshire Personalised Support Service (which Even doing something together that others provides individual support throughout take for granted, such as enjoying a walk, or Ayrshire) will be based in the new Dementia having a cup of tea and a sandwich in a café. Resource Centre. Watching TV or listening to music are other This is an exciting development for the staff events that can also create a happy here in East Ayrshire, and we are sure this atmosphere. Getting out and about in the will allow us to continue to develop community and meeting people who know the additional groups and supports which will individuals I support is an effective way of help to ensure no-one in East Ayrshire goes enhancing their feeling of ‘being part’ of the through dementia on their own. community. It is in this positive environment Margaret Richmond, Service Manager where I have witnessed firsthand how engaging with the person can promote a sense of wellbeing and how this involvement, which in some cases has been lost, is now A day in the life of a Personal rekindled. A conversation that brings about a Assistant (PA) smile of recognition makes the support I offer My position as PA with so worthwhile. Alzheimer Scotland My remit as a PA is never about me but about (Ayrshire Personalised making sure no-one goes through dementia on Support Service) is their own. It’s all about the individual that I both rewarding and support and their loved ones – the family. The challenging, but carer and their families can relax in the making a difference to knowledge that professional and caring individuals and support is in place at all times so that they can families life’s is to the find some time for themselves. fore of everything I do and always will be. Brian Kimmett Getting to know about the person is paramount – not only their past but also their hopes and wishes for the present and the day North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1NQ East Ayrshire Service Newsletter, Page 3 incorporating Ayrshire Personalised Support Service Fundraising News & Events 2014 Raffle We plan to hold a fundraising raffle for the new resource centre sometime early in 2014. We are waiting until we have moved to ask if anyone has prizes for the raffle – so watch this space! Tickets will be printed for advance sale and we will let everyone know when they are available. Race Night 2014 We will be holding a race night, hopefully Before – Steve & Graeme sometime in February/March 2014, to also raise funds for the resource centre – date, venue and time all to be confirmed but rest assured, we will let you know as soon as everything is confirmed! Bagging a ‘Corbett’! Cathy Reeder, Senior Support Worker with the Ayrshire Personalised Support Service completed a sponsored climb of the Merrick on 2 nd June – a little earlier than planned as the weather was good! Here she is at the top. After – Jane! Cinema Club The group recently started and meets at Belford Mill in Kilmarnock once a month on a Monday. Classic films from the silver screens heyday, such as ‘Gigi’, ‘High Society’ and ‘Meet Me in St. Louis’ have been enjoyed on the big screen with refreshments of choc ices and popcorn included! The next event, in December, will show an old Christmas classic to get everyone in the mood for the big day! We have many Memory Walk 2013 films lined up to be shown – and as some of Jane Trinder, Service Administrator with the the guys have requested cowboy classics I East Ayrshire Service, volunteered her think John Wayne will be visiting Kilmarnock husband and son to take part with her in a soon! To book your seat contact – st sponsored walk on 21 September. All Lawrence Lindsay on 07788253234 money raised will go towards the Dementia Resource Centre – a grand total of £467.50! Jane and family would like to thank everyone who sponsored them. North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1NQ East Ayrshire Service Newsletter, Page 4 incorporating Ayrshire Personalised Support Service Football Memories League on 01563 542621. Please also note that this will be the last meeting for the group which More and more groups are signing up to the will restart on January 15 th 2014. league to join those in East Ayrshire, including a new team in Auchinleck! You can follow and like Football Memories on Carers Meetings Twitter: @fblmemories and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/foottballmemories . For The group continues to meet at the North more information on the groups please West Kilmarnock Area Centre on the last contact Lawrence Lindsay on 07788253234 Tuesday of the month. The last meeting for th or at [email protected] 2013 was held on Tuesday 26 November and we decided to celebrate Christmas early! And here is a short quiz from our resident Carers, and the person they care for, were football expert and quiz fan! joined by staff from both services and 1. Name the Scottish Club who have played everyone enjoyed a festive buffet. and beaten Barcelona four times in European Competition 2. Name the 1967 Berwick Rangers goalkeeper who went on to manage Glasgow Rangers 3. Name the Italian team that signed Denis Law and Joe Baker in 1961 4. Name the Ayrshire village Club that Bill Shankly and his brothers played for 5. Name the football film that starred Ally McCoist playing for a fictional team called "Kilnockie" and was filmed at Rugby Park amongst other Scottish grounds Answers on the back page. Dates for your diary Local Musical Minds Christmas Dinner at the Foxbar Hotel, London Road, Kilmarnock on Wednesday 11 th December 2013 from 1.00pm Tickets cost £5 for a 3 course meal and are available from various members of staff. If you would like tickets, please ring the office North West Kilmarnock Area Centre, Western Road, Kilmarnock KA3 1NQ East Ayrshire Service Newsletter, Page 5 incorporating Ayrshire Personalised Support Service Meetings will commence again in January dementia, families, carers and/or staff may 2014 in the new Dementia Resource Centre. apply for funding or on behalf of someone who would like to apply. Please contact the office on 01563 542621 for further Carers Group information and application form. Jennifer McMillan, Post Diagnostic Link Worker, holds a monthly group who meet for support and enjoy lunch together. One of Information those who attend has written about her We have a wide range of free leaflets and experience.
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