1 Visitor Support Volunteer This is an exciting role that has been designed to help care homes welcome visitors in line with Covid-19 rules. After a year in which visiting care homes has been significantly restricted because of Covid-19 regulations, we know that friends and / or family are keen to be able to return to visiting their loved ones. This volunteering opportunity will play a key role
1 Gwirfoddolwr Cefnogi Ymwelwyr Mae hon yn rôl gyffrous sydd wedi ei chynllunio i helpu cartrefi gofal wrth groesawi ymwelwyr gan ddilyn rheolau Covid-19. Mae ymweliadau â chartrefi gofal wedi cael eu cyfyngu’n sylweddol yn ystod y flwyddyn ddiwethaf. Rydyn ni’n gwybod bod ffrindiau a/neu deuluoedd yn awyddus i ddychwelyd at ymweld eu hanwyliaid. Bydd y cyfle hwn i wirfoddoli yn chwarae rhan
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 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
Eich hawliau fel gofalwr Rydych yn ofalwr di-dâl os ydych yn gofalu, neu sy’n rhoi unrhyw gymorth neu gefnogaeth i aelodau o’r teulu, ffrindiau, cymdogion neu eraill oherwydd salwch corfforol neu feddyliol hirdymor, neu anabledd, neu broblemau sy’n ymwneud â heneiddio. Fel gofalwr, mae gennych hawliau penodol a all wneud eich bywyd ychydig yn fwy rhwydd. Mae gennych yr hawl i: • dderbyn
Cooling down It is important to include some cooling down activities at the end of each session to make sure your participants are relaxed and revitalised and that their bodies have returned to a pre-activity state. Mobilising exercises from the warm up can be included here and should be done at a slower pace. Stretches for the main muscles shown should be included using the following
Do you need help from a trained independent Volunteer Advocate to: • Ensure people listen to your views, wishes and feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? • Understand information about services or your rights? • Understand your options and choices? Independent Advocacy: supporting
Do you need help from a trained Independent Dementia Advocate to: • Understand your accommodation options? • Understand the choices you can make? • Access the services you need? • Stay connected to the things that matter to you? • Know your rights, and make sure they are respected and upheld? • Feel safe and get the help you need when you need it? • Have your voice heard in all aspects of
Volunteer application form Thank you for your interest in volunteering with us. All care home volunteer roles support us to improve lives and help us work towards an age friendly Wales. As a volunteer, you will not be required to support personal care for residents, but you will: • Be part of a thriving‚ friendly organisation • Receive relevant support and training • Gain
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, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2021 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Shopping Many people will need support with picking up groceries or other essential items from the shops during this time. Here
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, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2021 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Paying for goods and services The person you’re supporting will need to consider how to access their cash or to pay for goods