concerns and diagnosis to support and future care. Living with dementia. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ ... Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide
blocking’ 1. The ‘lump of labour fallacy’ There is an ongoing assumption that older workers prevent younger people from entering the labour force and progressing their careers. However, although in some circumstances ... may seem intuitive, there is actually no evidence to reinforce this view. The idea that older workers are crowding younger workers out of the labour market is one derivation of the ‘lump of labour fallacy’
track down all the different pension schemes you’ve paid into, so that you can be sure you’re claiming everything you’re entitled to in retirement. It can be tricky to keep on top of all the pension schemes ... Fortunately, The Pension Tracing Service is here to help. The Pension Tracing Service is free and can help you trace a pension you’ve lost track of, even if you don’t have the contact details of the pension
older people in Wales Factsheet 44w January 2023 2 of 45 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 2 Structure of the NHS in Wales 5 2.1 ... 1 Local Health Boards 6 2.2 NHS Trusts 7 2.3 Community Health Councils (or from April 2023, the Citizen Voice Body) 7 3 Getting help when feeling unwell 8 3.1 Speaking to your GP 8 3.2 Your local pharmacy
servicesExposure to the cold can have a devastating impact on the health of older people. Every winter 25,000i older people die needlessly, as a result of cold weather in the UK. The UK’s excess winter ... winter death rate is much higher than other colder countries. Research suggests that cold weather morbidity is preventable and a result of thermally inefficient houses that are difficult to keep warm.ii Cold
Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... someone’s pet If you need to walk the pet of the person you’re helping, please follow the guidance below: • You can exercise more than once a day, so can carry out the walk separately to your exercise,
Care & Repair Cymru A Top Tips Falls Guide for Carers It is often family or informal carers that will come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance ... assistance in managing situations or preventing a fall will be critical. Did you know? • • Older fallers are amongst the top three reasons why an ambulance is called. • • If you’ve fallen once, you are
themselves against the flu. Getting your free flu vaccination is the best way to help protect your health this winter. What is the flu? The flu is an illness that affects the respiratory system. ... caused by the influenza virus and is very contagious. It's in season from October through to March. Even if the weather's mild, you can still catch it. What are the symptoms of the flu? Symptoms of the flu can
estate planning. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge at all. ... Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide
about as consumers, to volunteer, to work and as care givers. We will need to ensure that those who are less mobile or not online are not left behind. There is a growing recognition that too many of our communities ... underprepared to manage the challenges and unlock the potential of our ageing population. In a significantly challenging financial context for local government, service providers and the communities they serve