Our Older People’s Services are Expanding and Growing!
One of the things we do is run groups for people who have Dementia of various kinds. The services we offer enable people to continue to be a part of their community, whilst providing respite for their carers. We have a whole range of enjoyable activities including coffee mornings, arts and craft, school visitors, animal therapy, social activities and much more.
Our sessions run:
Tuesday & Thursday 10:00 – 15:00 at Ruby Lodge Care Home in Sowerby, and Transport can be arranged if needed.
At the sessions we organise all kinds of activities, from playing games and exercise, to singing, music, and craft. Most of all we enjoy life together when we meet.
Younger/Early Onset Dementia
This affects people who are younger than 65 and can be diagnosed as early as their 30s or 40s. People diagnosed relatively early in their lives can still be in the midst of their careers, raising families or supporting elderly relatives.
We provide a session for people living with Young/Early-Onset dementia which enables them to continue to be a part of the community.
Our session runs on a Wednesday between 10am and 3pm.
Both of these services require booking, so please contact us.
If you’d like to talk to us about volunteering to work with some of our older people, please click the red button below. All OPS volunteers have a DBS check, but no ‘personal care’ is involved.
Adult Respite Sitting for Carers.
With our adult respite service, we visit people in their own homes, and explore what type of support might best meet their needs.
The idea is to match volunteers to people being looked after at home.
Volunteers usually spend a couple of hours with the cared for person to allow the carer to have a break.
This can be arranged on a regular basis or just occasionally. There is no charge for this service.
Volunteering for Older People’s Services
Volunteering for the carers respite sitting service can be for just a couple of hours a month to something weekly, or more regular. It can be very rewarding and enjoyable. Usually you stay with the cared for person so that the carer isn’t worried while they are out. This provides an opportunity for the carer to have some time out and relax.
Friendship Groups for Older People
We run two groups for older people during the week. Time for Time on a Tuesday from 11 until 12:30 at 14a Market Place Thirsk, featuring quizzes, lively chat, warmth and a cuppa.
Food and Friendship at the Gavel Cafe, Thirsk on a Wednesday 11:45 until 1:15
We can help you with transport with both groups, please call us on 01845 524494