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online that demonstrate chair-based exercises. If you’re physically able, but find yourself sitting in front of the computer or television for hours at a time, try to break it up and build activity into ... such as Parkinson’s, arthritis or osteoporosis, always consult your GP for help in choosing the right exercise for you. They may be able to suggest suitable activities and may know
regular exercise but feel nervous going out by themselves. Our trained volunteers will walk with you in your local area. We hope older people will enjoy going outdoors with us, especially if they have a
patterns or reflecting the shape of an article Burns, especially on soles, palms or back; from immersion in hot water, friction burns, rope or electric appliance burns Multiple fractures Lacerations or abrasions
We welcome your comments. Age Cymru's vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting
Older people’s forums can influence a wide range of issues in their communities. We are encouraging older people to develop forums as a way to share views, develop local agendas and shape how communities
come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance in managing situations or preventing a fall will be critical. Did you know? • • Older fallers are ... more than once in their own home • • 8,100 will suffer a serious injury and end up in hospital • • 3,000 will need a hip replacement • • 1,500 will lose their independence in the 12 months following
just pass. But, maybe there is a reason, or maybe it's just not passing this time. However it features in your life, and however it makes you feel, there are things you can do to feel less lonely. Knowing ... you're feeling lonely, remember you're not alone. That feeling of loneliness can hit us at any time in life, often unexpectedly, even if it seems as though we're surrounded by friends and family. Whatever
and place where you won't be disturbed or rushed Don't worry about trying to cover everything in one conversation Consider writing notes beforehand about what you want to discuss to ensure ... dementia. It allows you to say if you want to refuse some parts of medical treatment in the future. Putting advance decisions in place helps make sure your loved ones know what to do if you can’t tell them
to seek assistance ⚫ organisations that can help. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, please contact Age Scotland or Age NI ... licensed to give debt advice. Contact details for advice agencies that can offer debt advice can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 75 August 2024 Dealing with debt Page 2 of