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and required help. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Made me busier! However, It has given me new friends people to walk with. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience
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companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies or charities. Information written ... problem 14 Checking for bowel cancer 16 Getting medical help Talking to a health professional 20 What will a health professional need to know? 21 Bladder or bowel diary 22 Treatments for bladder and bowel
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isolation 5 Health 8 Finance 10 Bus services 11 Future cuts 12 Case studies 13 Conclusion 24 Recommendation 25 Contents Missed opportunities: the impact on older people of cuts to rural bus services 2 ... situation is getting worse. In many cases buses are being cut without suitable alternatives, which will leave older people stranded. This is about more than getting from A to B. The wider benefits of bus
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worker looks at my food diary and asks me about the week and I’m completely honest with her, even if I had one of my ‘munchies’ and went off the diet. She accompanied me to the hospital dietician and suggested ... it is harder to meet new people.’ ‘Age UK got me to start going out. They got one of the wardens to help me go out. I get a lot more exercise, they tell me to go out for walks, even if it’s just a short
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The alternatives to a regular bus service will depend on the arrangements made between the local authority, the NHS and the community transport sector – which will vary from place to place. However, some ... to consider the alternatives when a bus route is cut. There is hope that the Bus Services Act 2017 will improve the situation for selected local authorities with an elected mayor9. New transport partnerships
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vision? Contact your optician to book your eye examination Fear of falling Have you suffered from some ‘near misses’ and do you fear falling? Speak to your GP who may be to refer you to a falls service At home
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significant financial and social disadvantage. We make a series of recommendations to government and employers which we believe will go some way to redressing the difficulties raised, and help improve ... 37 Improving work support for carers 37 Removing disincentives in the benefits system 38 5. Recommendations Improving access to flexible working 41 Working on attitudes and awareness – particularly
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AgeUKIG31 Practical advice for making and updating your will. Wills and estate planning. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by ... companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies or charities. Information written
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companies, products, services or publications in this information guide does not constitute a recommendation or endorsement by Age UK or any of its subsidiary companies or charities. Information written ... Published: November 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about 4 Practical considerations Making a will 6 Thinking about powers of attorney 7 Managing your documents and accounts 10 Financial help 13 Planning
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advocacy I know and understand what care, support and opportunities are available and use these to help me achieve my well-being. I can access the right information, when I need it, in the way I want it ... speak for myself and contribute to the decisions that affect my life, or have someone who can do it for me. 2
