Supporting people develop skills to improve their own wellbeing is the aim of a series of free, pop-in sessions being held by experts at Earl Mountbatten Hospice.
Anyone with a life-limiting illness, as well as their friends, family and carers, are welcome to join the sessions which take place every Wednesday from 1st February 2017, between 13:00 and 14:00 in the John Cheverton Centre. A wide range of support is on offer, from advice on eating well and encouraging exercise to coping with breathlessness and financial help.
Sessions are led by our specialist staff and offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss and explore ways to improve general wellbeing. Past participants have found previous sessions very useful, with comments including “It was relaxed and interactive”, “I learnt a lot of tips about how to keep my skin in good order” and “I felt rejuvenated!”
Sally List, Social Worker at Earl Mountbatten Hospice, said:
“The sessions aim to improve wellbeing for those with a life-limiting illness providing information, tips and support to enable each person to better manage their life-limiting illness. Led by our expert staff, they seek to offer a safe and supportive environment to discuss and explore ways to improve general wellbeing.”
Age UK are also supporting some of the sessions by offering free falls assessments (see details below), with the opportunity to book a falls’ assessment in people’s own homes.
Refreshments will be available before and after the sessions in our Sunflower Cafe. If you have any questions, or would like to find out more, contact Sally List on (01983) 529511 extension 368. Booking on to a session is essential; please contact Chris Martin on (01983) 217304.
Session 1
Eating Well – Wednesday 1st February 2017
Tips on meals and meal preparation, and answering questions about reduced and changed appetite
Session 2
Living with Fatigue – Wednesday 8th February 2017
Coping strategies to help manage fatigue, practical tips to help get a better night’s sleep and looking at how to reduce the risk of falls. Free falls assessments available at this session from Age UK
Session 3
Encouraging Exercise – Wednesday 15th February 2017
Practical tips for exercising at home using a chair, an opportunity to develop a personal exercise plan and how to reduce the risk of falling. Free falls assessments available at this session from Age UK
Session 4
Coping Skills for Breathlessness – Wednesday 1st March 2017
Tips on how to manage feelings of panic when breathless, breathing exercises, how to reduce feelings of panic and looking at ways to reduce risk of falls. Free falls assessments available at this session from Age UK
Session 5
Protecting Vulnerable Skin – Wednesday 8th March 2017
How to ensure skin is protected, how carers and family can support a person with vulnerable skin and practical tips to protect skin
Session 6
Relaxation – Wednesday 15th March 2017
Opportunities to try different relaxation strategies and tips on how to develop your own relaxation strategy at home
Session 7
Financial Help – Wednesday 29th March 2017
Opportunities to look at possible available benefits, information on how to apply for benefits
Session 8
Developing Coping Strategies – Wednesday 5th April 2017
Tips on developing and enhancing existing coping strategies, and sharing examples of coping strategies
