It's never too late to be active

 

Join this new Herts campaign to get more active if you are over 55 and receive a 10 day free pass to your local leisure centre between now to end of July. Check out the website below.

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/services/health-in-herts/keep-active/never-too-late/

Find what’s right for you – enjoy a swim in the pool, try a class suited to your ability or explore the gym.  Make a plan to help you stay on track with a free planner to get you started which you can download at:

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/media-library/documents/public-health/never-too-late/never-too-late-activity-planner.pdf

Call 01992 555627 or email: nevertoolate@hertfordshire.gov.uk  

 

SUPPORT FOR UKRAINE

 

There is now a very well established Bishops Stortford Ukrainian Guests Support group, with over 300 members helping to join dots on a full range of support for those who are being hosted with families in our locality. 

If you feel you want to help out in any capacity, get involved by emailing mione.goldspink@eastherts.gov.uk to join this Facebook group 

or find out more at:

https://www.hertfordshire.gov.uk/about-the-council/news/ukraine-support/

 

HEALTH AND WELLBEING NEWS

Help someone who is feeling lonely

Loneliness is something that can affect us all, young or old, at any point in our lives. There are plenty of simple actions you can take to help lift someone out of loneliness and in doing so, it might help you to feel less lonely too.

https://www.nhs.uk/every-mind-matters/lifes-challenges/loneliness/ 

New ‘live safely with Covid’ campaign

• be kind – respect people wearing masks or keeping their distance

• be informed – know your level of risk and get good, trusted advice on managing it

• be vaccinated or boosted – ensure you are vaccinated when invited

• be safe – manage your risk when socially mixing (hands, face, space, fresh air)

• be prepared – if you get Covid, stay at home and get early treatment,

• be supported – Herts Help offer support on 0300 123 4044

Click here for the 'live life safely with COVID-19' campaign website

Develop your strength and fitness

We should do muscle strengthening exercises twice a week. Carrying food shopping in from the car or walking uphill may help  build strength.

Plyometric training involves jumping and skipping and improves strength, muscle size & speed, and coordination.

Check out theconversation.com webisite by clicking here

CAREbank News May 2022

 

DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK

 

DEMENTIA ACTION WEEK 16th - 22nd May 

This year's theme is UNDERSTANDING & DIAGNOSIS as it is better to know how our brains are functioning as we age and know how to get advice and support for ourselves or anyone we know showing early signs of something more than normal age related memory decline.

There is a great deal of practical guidance and information on what next steps to take, what to expect during and after the diagnosis process, and what support the Alzheimer’s Society offers throughout. Because they believe it’s better to know.

https://www.alzheimers.org.uk/get-involved/dementia-action-week

There will be several local drop in events during action week where you can find out more about memory health and support. Please come along for a cuppa, cake and a chat on:

• Monday 16th May - Bishop’s Stortford, South Mills Arts Afternoon Tea

• Tuesday 17th May - Bishop’s Stortford, Grange Paddocks Drop-in Café
  and Virtual Bike Ride

• Wednesday 18th May - Hertford, Courtyard Arts Afternoon Tea and Crafts
• Wednesday 18th May - Bishop’s Stortford, The Star Pub Bingo Evening

• Thursday 19th May - Ware, Southern Maltings, Drop-in Café Sound therapy

• Friday 20th May -  Ware, Southern Maltings Freedom Fridays Cinema Launch

• Monday 23rd May @ 2pm - Little Hadham, Village Hall Red Chair
  Cinema Relaxed Screening

Contact: claire.uwins@mac.com, 07595 674241 for details