get older. Here we have t ips and advice on keeping fit and how to stay active as you get older. For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
want to volunteer with Age Cymru? As soon as I saw the appeal on the Age Cymru facebook page for people to learn how to deliver Tai Chi sessions, I wanted to volunteer immediately. I had been worrying ... I have volunteered for many agencies over the years, and continue to do so. Volunteering form me is a way of life and has brought me much satisfaction and great opportunities for me to contribute to my
of surveys conducted by Age Cymru. It provides an updated snapshot of advocacy provision in Wales for adults, with a particular emphasis on older people. The overall numbers of people supported, ... reported in 2022. There has been a small increase in the number of advocacy services specifically for older people and a significant increase in the number of volunteer advocates working in a variety of
We're looking for people to join our volunteer ‘Friends’ telephone befriending team to connect with older people on a weekly 30 minute friendship call. You can find out more about this role ... search on their website for 'Friend in Need' to find this volunteering opportunity. What happens next? Once you've registered on the Volunteering Wales website and applied for this opportunity, you'll
is a selfless act performed by someone to either help or make a stranger or someone you know smile, for no reason other than to make people happy. We recently asked older people what sort of acts of kindness ... day. Random acts of kindness Ask if we'd like to meet for coffee and a chat A phone call to see if I’m alright Fetching something of the top shelf for me in the supermarket Ask if medication needs sorting
Department for Transport Accessibility Action Plan Consultation: A Transport System that is open to everyone November 2017 joe.oldman@ageuk ... we have concerns about some of the contradictions in the AAP relating to wider transport policies. For example, the overall decline in essential bus services to rural places, cuts to transport staff and
state benefits in the UK goes unclaimed by older people. Could you be one of the people missing out? For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
made What would you say to someone who was thinking about becoming involved with volunteering? Go for it
Graduate Support Programme, utilising Welsh Government funding via the Higher Education Funding Council for Wales (HEFCW). Older people in Wales - facts and statistics 2021.pdf
Trainer for British Nordic Walking. Karen is demonstrating exercises we can do to keep us moving and extremely beneficial to keep practicing on a regular basis. If you've not done physical activity for a while ... may want to get the all clear from the doctor before starting. Always work at a suitable pace for you. For information on walks taking place in your local area please contact Age Cymru on 029 2043 1555