-
Creu Cymru oed gyfeillgar Profiadau pobl 50 oed neu hŷn yng Nghymru sy’n gofalu, neu sy’n rhoi unrhyw gymorth neu gefnogaeth di-dâl i aelodau o’r teulu, ffrindiau, cymdogion neu eraill oherwydd anabledd neu salwch corfforol neu feddyliol hirdymor, neu broblemau sy’n gysylltiedig ag oedran hŷn, ac nad ydynt yn cael cymorth A ydych chi’n gofalu, neu’n rhoi unrhyw gymorth neu gefnogaeth ddi-dâl i
-
engineer in to repair my boiler? What can I do if my prescriptions doesn’t arrive on time? Is my carer still visiting? These were just some of the many questions that have been flooding into us. Some older ... should continue. Let us know what you think. New national project to focus on the needs of older carers With an ageing population and an increase in life expectancy, older people in Wales are caring for
-
and hearing their wishes and aspirations Understanding of older people’s issues Understanding carers issues Empathising with people Ability to empower people Patience and understanding of older ... Appropriately ending the support when all issues have been resolved and in agreement with the older person or carer Attending meetings with your supervisor at Age Cymru as agreed and updating regularly on the status
-
oed gyfeillgar We’d love you to be involved. We’ll arrange a Zoom call at a time to suit you, a carer will need to be present too and we’ll need permission to record the call. Let’s zoom!As a thank you
-
appointments during the first lock-down. “We also learned that the pandemic increased pressures on older carers, many of whom were already exhausted but who now had to take on extra responsibilities as support ... most emotionally difficult challenges facing older carers, according to a new guide launched by Age Cymru. ‘Making relationships count’ says older carers can often suffer a sense of loss, guilt and worry
-
be able to help them. • If they’re a carer, support them with making an emergency plan in the instance that they cannot fulfil their caring role. See Unpaid carers If the person you’re supporting needs
-
don’t understand and can’t comply with, the need to access services which might be difficult to do, carer breakdown with the lack of any community or respite services. Advocacy is a vital service for these ... older people 5. Who are we targeting? We want to target people who have dementia, their family, carers, and friends. We are keen to develop new stakeholder links to increase awareness and referrals.
-
carry on living independently at home for longer. 4. ‘I don’t want a carer coming in’ You don’t have to spend Attendance Allowance on a carer. Many older people spend it on other types of help in the home, ... or equipment to help them stay independent. 5. ‘I don’t have a carer’ You don’t need to have a carer or someone looking after you. You qualify based on the help you need , not the help you actually get
-
older people’s mental health and wellbeing – Sam Young, Age Cymru Page 13 The impact of caring on health in Wales – Claire Morgan and Jane Healey, Carers Wales Page 16 Helping veterans getting back ... all the support I had and it has become very difficult for me to cope.’ We also heard from unpaid carers who told us that their mental health had been a challenge, while many older people told us of other
-
to support well-being outcomes. Worked with representative groups of potential service users and carers to raise awareness of advocacy in all its forms, in exercising control over their well-being outcomes
