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quarter point of the project and want to take this opportunity to remind everyone what HOPE is all about and the service and opportunity we provide. Age Cymru’s HOPE project provides independent advocacy ... who currently don’t know how to deal with their concerns or don’t have the confidence to speak up about what they really need. If you’re an adult and can spare a few hours or more a week and wish to help
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and stakeholders. Caring We put people at the heart of what we do. We are determined and passionate about making life better by: always putting older people first listening to and valuing what other people
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and supporting older carers in Wales. This guide aims to help you answer some of the big questions about getting help as a carer - what you're entitled to, who you should speak to, and what other support
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Tips on keeping fit and how to stay active as you get older.
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the lowest scores were likely to be the most disadvantaged, more likely to have low incomes, poor health and limited or no social and friend networks to help them through difficult times. So that older ... caricatures of old people. Older people... are almost invariably described as lonely...who can complain about campaigns launched by wellmeaning charities to alleviate loneliness among ‘the elderly’ at Christmas
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Festival also helps older people to recognize the benefits that being creative can bring to their health and well-being. The theme for May 2024 is ‘change’. We’ve been inspired by older
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secure than if you rented sheltered housing from the council or a housing association. Find out more about renting accommodation Most sheltered housing for sale is from private developers. Sheltered housing ... occupancy, for example if a carer comes to live with you, or if you decide to sell. Make sure you ask about any exit fees before you decide to buy. For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44
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money to the person who has contacted you, either through the promise of great rewards, or by threats about what might happen if the chain is broken. Don’t join the scheme – if it seems too good to be true ... receive reports of such scams and post them on their website. Although many people feel embarrassed about falling for a scam, there’s nothing to be ashamed of. Many people fall victim to scams, and fraudsters
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improvements, often at extortionate prices. A common tactic is when they claim to have noticed something about your property that needs work or improvement. Bogus officials: A common trick is when someone pretends ... they tell you is made up and intended to con you out of your money. Don’t feel embarrassed about refusing to let someone into your home. Only let someone in when you’re absolutely sure that
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But other people may struggle to prepare, recover and generally cope. This includes people with health conditions, people experiencing cognitive decline and those who live alone and are socially isolated ... ability to prepare for flooding, prevent or minimise the effects and recover (emotionally, financially, health). Our focus is on older people who are in particular circumstances that make them vulnerable to
