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We run two arts and creativity programmes for older people in Wales.
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built on the following core principles: • Voice and control – putting an individual and their needs at the centre of their care and support, with voice and control over the outcomes that will help them ... achieve well-being; The Act gives people a stronger voice and greater control over the support and services they receive to help them achieve well-being and the things that matter most to them – whether that’s
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people aged 65 years and over is approximately 662,000. The number of people aged 65 and over is expected to increase by almost 18% mid - 2021 and 2031 and the number of people aged 75 and over is expected ... Government to take account of this demographic change and ensure that policies are tailored accordingly. Improving older people’s rights and tackling ageism Ageism is endemic in our society. One
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managers and social workers November 2018 Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled ... adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance
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Parliamentary Group for Ageing and Older People Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect Wednesday 7 December Notes On Wednesday 7th December, the APPG for Ageing and Older People hosted an event ... event to explore the issue of Safeguarding older people from abuse and neglect. The aim of the meeting was to highlight and examine how to protect older people from different types of abuse as well as exploring
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Helping older people understand what support is available to carers
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Advancing equality and human rights
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We want to hear about the issues that directly affect you. You can come and chat to us at the following events. September Monday 9 September 11am to 1pm Swansea National Waterfront Museum, Oystermouth
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class started by Age Cymru Pembrokeshire over six years ago I answered the call for LIFT volunteers and attended a four day course in Llanelli in October 2015 with three other members. As we were enjoying ... from the obvious physical, social and mental benefits, the cementing of old friendships and the creation of new ones is probably the main advantage. My confidence and feeling of self worth have been boosted
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healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise ... Priority areas Preventing poor mental health and maintaining mental wellbeing Healthy eating, being physically active, not smoking and only drinking alcohol in moderation can prevent or delay the onset
