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Finding the right care home for you or your loved one can be a tricky issue. We take you through the steps, and share our care home checklist.
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What matterstoyou?Current experiencesofpeople aged50oroverinWalesThis is the fourth annual survey undertaken since 2020 by Age Cymru andthekeyorganisationsthatrepresentolderpeoplein Wales.It’s importa ... experiences and what matters to them.This surveywilltake15minutestocomplete.Your response is anonymous but if you want us to contact you about thesurveyyoucanincludeyourcontactdetailsattheend of the survey.Thank
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Elder abuse can take many forms, including financial, emotional, physical and sexual. Find out what elder abuse is and some examples of abuse.
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FAQs about Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life 1. What is Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life? Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life is a summary measure that provides information on how ... older people aged 60 and over in the UK are doing in life. It provides an average wellbeing score of between 0 and 100, with 100 being the highest score representing the greatest level of wellbeing. It
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WalesManifesto 2021 Who we are and what we do Age Cymru’s vision is of an age friendly Wales where everyone enjoys good health and social care, lives safely, is free from discrimination and is actively engaged within ... within their community. The Age Cymru network comprises independent local partners across Wales. We work together with Age NI, Age Scotland and Age UK to improve the lives of older people. Together we provide
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Through the This is Older project, Age Cymru has engaged with people aged 50 plus from across Wales, as well as people and organisations that represent older peoples interests, to consider their representation ... representation in the media. The representations we currently see fall into extremes and reinforce stereotypes of ageing. For example, wrinkly hands on the walking stick to the extraordinary sky-diving 90 year
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Establishment of the Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care, Wales Welsh Government March 2023 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe ... services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We welcome the opportunity
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Become a Care Home Volunteer - Together we can make a difference Being a care home volunteer is a rewarding role, helping as part of a warm and friendly environment. There are many personal benefits ... residents and the care home staff. “It was a good feeling to be able to assist the Home in this important activity - important for residents and visitors. The feeling of doing something useful in my community
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example document for volunteers The completed document must be shared with all volunteers and associated staff. For it to be useful, it must be shared with those involved. Your care home will have their own relevant ... This is a suggested template only. Care home name Description of role assessed Care home volunteer supporting engagement activities. Volunteers are not asked to carry out personal care services
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Care home safeguarding training: background information The Age Cymru Basic Adult Safeguarding training is a mandatory training session delivered to all volunteers and can be delivered virtually over ... over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s everyone’s duty to keep adults who need care and support safe from abuse and neglect. This two-hour interactive session ensures that all
