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Grandparenting, intergenerational care slides presented at the Ageing and Ethnicity conference which took place on the 13th December 2012. The conference was co-hosted by Age UK and Runnymede.
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Age UK Lewisham and SouthwarkJennifer Werner and Chithmini De Silva
Access for Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Elders
BackgroundOlder people in Lewisham and Southwark
informed us that they feel:
• Undervalued
• Unhealthy
• Uninformed
• Disempowered
• Excluded
240 older people:
•Empowered and informed to make/take decisions and voice their choices
•Increased levels of physical activity
•Increased levels of enjoyment and social activity
•Connected with their communities and have active social networks
60 volunteers:
•Will have gained new skills and increase their confidence leading to
increased employability and better life chances
Outcomes
Person Centred Planning is…
A set of tools and approaches that can be
used to plan support with someone rather
than for them. It is a process of continual
listening and learning that focuses on what
is important to someone now and in the
future.
A set of tools and approaches that can be
used to plan support with someone rather
than for them. It is a process of continual
listening and learning that focuses on what
is important to someone now and in the
future.
Gathering rich information using person
centred tools
Gathering rich information using person
centred tools
One Page ProfileOne Page Profile
Working/Not workingWorking/Not working
Action PlanningAction Planning
• My children, I have two sons and one daughter
• My family history, I have been through a lot in my life. I am normally a private person but I might share a little of my life story… listen!
• My physical health, keeping active and maintaining good circulation to keep mobile, I want to remain independent
• My mental health, having stimulating conversation and keeping in control of the things happening around me
• Being able to sort things out in my home at my own pace, I know there is a lot to do but I really value my belongings, they all have a lot of memories attached
• Being able to go out shopping, go to the bank and post office when I need to, I like having control over my dealings
• Seeing people I know on the street, it makes me feel good to know I am known by my neighbours
• My friendship with Eddie and June across the road, they look out for me
• Do not call me SIR!!• My memory is not what it used to be, I
sometimes forget names but I am good with faces, don’t be offended if I don’t remember your name
• If you are coming to visit me, call the day before to remind me and again before you arrive to warn me so I can be ready on time
• Knock on the door and step back so I can see you from the window
• Ask me if I would like to take part in any activities or programmes, I like to have some variety
• I use my trolley for balance when I am walking, I prefer this to a walking stick as it has weight. I can use a stick too so ask me if I am needed to
• Sit and talk with me, I am a reserved person with a cheeky side!
• Give me information in writing and ask me to put any meeting dates onto my calendar so I can check what is happening during the week
• I attend St Mauritius House on a Monday and Friday, my meals on wheels are delivered to my home on other days between 12pm-1.30pm, support me by reminding me not to go out during that time
What is important to Remi How best to support Remi
Remi’s Gifts and Talents
Good communicator
Creative
Resilient
Adventurous
Flexible
Friendly
Wise
Success storiesSuccess stories
“I didn’t know I still wanted to do so
many things”
“I didn’t know I still wanted to do so
many things”
“It feels nice to tell my story and have
someone listen”
“It feels nice to tell my story and have
someone listen”
“I enjoyed the visits and having the
opportunity to begin to enjoy socialising
again”
“I enjoyed the visits and having the
opportunity to begin to enjoy socialising
again”
What the families say...
“This has enabled her to confront her problems & reflect upon what is really important to her to maintain harmony
in the family”
“This has enabled her to confront her problems & reflect upon what is really important to her to maintain harmony
in the family”
“..it taught me not to
presume anything
about who she is or
how she perceives
things. Mum has plenty
of wishes and dreams
and this made me
realise that so much
more is not only
possible but essential”
