Page 50 • The HERALD • 20th June 2024 v SAY YOU SAW IT IN THE HERALD v WE CARE, YOU CARE Addressing the Urgent Need for Accessible Support Services for Older Adults Hampshire’s ongoing demographic shi highlights the critical need for accessible support services for older individuals. With a staggering 25% of the population already aged 65 and over, and projections indicating a further increase in the years ahead, the necessity for comprehensive and easily accessible support services has never been more pressing. In response to the challenges posed by Hampshire’s Waterside and Totton Goodneighbours have been busy recruiting new volunteers to help us in Totton. We now have availability to help clients aged 55+ in the Totton area with small practical tasks such as shopping, local medical appointments, picking up prescriptions. Please ring our Coordinator Dorothy Haden on 023 8084 3676 and she will be happy to help. Waterside and Totton Goodneighbours from Age Concern New Forest Forget-me-not Singing Club Forget-me-not Singing Club is a fun and friendly singing club for people living with dementia. e club is led by folk singer-songwriter and Natural Voice trained choir leader, Amy Hopwood and runs on Fridays from 2pm to 3.30pm at Brockenhurst Methodist Church Hall, Avenue Road, Brockenhurst, SO42 7RT. e club is aimed at people living with dementia and their friends, relatives and carers, but anyone else who just fancies a good sing is very welcome to join too. Each session is £3 per person including free tea/co ee and biscuits. If you would like to go along or have any questions, please contact Amy via email: amy@thesongwritingproject.co.uk, call: 07590 827887 or visit: www.thesongwritingproject.co.uk ageing population, it’s vital that older residents are able to receive crucial information and support, which will allow them to thrive in their communities. With this objective in mind, Age Concern Hampshire has launched a new Location Finder feature on their website. is new function o ers older individuals and their families an easy and e cient way to discover the comprehensive range of services available in their local areas. “At Age Concern Hampshire, we recognize the challenges faced by older individuals and their families in accessing vital support services,” stated Helen Callen, CEO of Age Concern Hampshire. “With the introduction of our Location Finder, we are taking a step forward in bridging this gap by providing an easy-to-use search process that empowers older adults to readily access the assistance and information they require to thrive in their communities.” By o ering this simpli ed process, Age Concern Hampshire aims to ensure that users can navigate the complexities of accessing support with ease and con dence, with options tailored to their speci c needs and geographical location. Whether it’s Care and Wellbeing Centres, Foot Care Clinics, Help at Home, Information services, social groups, or IT sessions the location nder will help nd those closest. To discover the wide range of services that Age Concern Hampshire o ers in your area, please access their Location Finder using the following link: www. ageconcernhampshire.org.uk/hampshire
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