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21/12/2022

28/09/2022

Are you a carer in Ayrshire? Our Carers Bulletin is for you, full of information and links to local services. The latest edition is out now and you can read it here - https://mailchi.mp/ailn/carers-bulletin-sep22

14/09/2022

AILN are now on Instagram!

Come and follow us; https://www.instagram.com/independent_living_ayrshire/

19/08/2022

*Volunteers Wanted, North , South & East Ayrshire*

Can you spare a few hours a week to support someone living with Dementia. If you can, AILN have volunteer vacancies for our new Dementia Befriending Service.

AILN will provide ongoing support and relevant training. Please see the email/telephone contact details below. East Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership East Ayrshire Carers Centre North Ayrshire Community Link WorkersThe Ayrshire Community Trust Voluntary Action South Ayrshire CVO East Ayrshire Ltd South Ayrshire Carers Centre South Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership Volunteer Scotland VS North Ayrshire Health and Social Care Partnership North Ayrshire Carers Centre NHS Ayrshire & Arran Alzheimer Scotland South Ayrshire Alzheimer’s Team

02/08/2022

✨ Free Wood Giveaway ✨

Local residents are invited to collect a share of wood logs and wood chips from the former Dreghorn Recycling Centre on Wednesday 10 and Thursday 11 August.

Wood supply is limited and it will be offered on a first-come, first-served basis. There will be limits to the quantity of wood collected per person.

For more information about the free wood giveaway go to ⬇️ https://www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/news/Tree-mendous-giveaway.aspx

07/07/2022

Do you know a person with dementia or memory problems who is refusing offers of help?

It’s common for someone living with dementia to refute that they're experiencing issues with their memory or other aspects of cognition. This could be because they are in denial, or it might be that they aren’t able to recognise changes in their behaviour and personality.

Continued denial can cause problems in the person's future. They may refuse to accept help, there could be delays in starting or stopping medication, or they may continue to drive despite (in some cases) it not being safe for them to do so.

Here are some ideas to consider when talking to someone about your worries.

- Broach the topic gently. It may help to remind them that memory issues don’t always point towards dementia.

- Be kind and supportive during the conversation. Listen to their reasons and any fears they raise.

- Let them know that you’re worried about them. Give examples of issues e.g. missing appointments, misplacing items, forgetting names.

- Break down the larger issue into smaller ones. Pick one to focus on e.g. ‘I’ve noticed you’ve been forgetting names of friends. Maybe the GP will be able to help.’

- Keep a diary of events as proof. This will help you show someone you’re worried about that you have ‘evidence’ for your worries. The diary will also support you both if you see a doctor as they may want to see a record of issues.

- Turn the focus towards getting support for their friends and family e.g. ‘If you visit the GP, we might be able to get extra help that would give me a break...’
Read more on talking to someone about getting help here: https://bit.ly/3oHULHl

If you’ve got more questions or want personal advice, call our Dementia Connect support line on 0333 150 3456 or discuss it with other people who’ve been through the same thing on our Talking Point online community.

07/07/2022

*Please note we have received a high volume of enquiries for the Time to Live fund. If you have filled in the online form or contacted the centre regarding applying, a member of staff will contact you in the next few weeks.*

Time To Live Fund

Apply for up to £300 for a short respite break. If you are an unpaid Carer and live in South Ayrshire this fund is open to you. This fund is available to both Young and Adult Carers.

Please take a few minutes to complete our online enquiry form:
https://forms.office.com/r/sacXdSJ3PP

Please note after you complete the enquiry form a staff member will contact you about completing an application form.

You can also apply via the QR Code

29/06/2022

The Summer Edition of The Bulletin is out now - you can read it here: https://mailchi.mp/ailn/the-bulletin-summer-edition

23/06/2022

Our mobile vaccination unit will be visiting Ayrshire communities, offering more opportunities to .

In the next few days it'll be in Kilmarnock, Ayr & Girvan if it suits to attend for vaccine 🚐💉

1st, 2nd & first booster doses available to those eligible age 12+

23/06/2022

If you live in South Ayrshire, have a disability, and would like to try something new in a safe space, Yogable offer a session every Wednesday between 3pm and 4pm at The Citadel in Ayr!

Full details in the poster below.

23/06/2022

Applications close on the 29th of June 2022

www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/applybridgingpayment

More information on the cost of living payment can be found at:

www.north-ayrshire.gov.uk/bridgingpayment