recommendations are for any individual, publication or organisation which represents older people in their work and are outlined below. V We need to consider the fact that we are all ageing, rather than thinking ... homogenous group and are as diverse in their lives and lifestyles as any other age group. V We can work harder to gain consent from people to ensure that we show the whole person in images. It is dehumanising
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 ... your interests? Skills What skills could you offer? Art Craft Conversation Creative work Gardening Games History IT Music Outdoor activity Reading Science Engineering
who has the following qualities and skills: • Good, positive communication skills • Ability to work unsupervised, using own initiative as required • Understanding of confidentiality • Understanding ... induction • Support from staff at Age Cymru and the care home • Great experience for your CV, and work references if required 2 • Appreciation of mobility restrictions and how best to be able to support
their stories and concerns, and offer reflection and support to help them find their own way forward Work from the comfort of your own home Provide resources and information as required Uphold and adhere ... optional training to enhance and develop your skills. Whatever your motivation for volunteering, we’ll work with you to identify the opportunities you need to realise and achieve your goals. It’s amazing the
Please be assured that this change affects only our financial services activities and that the good work of the local Age Cymru Charity in your community will continue to help the lives of older people.
contributions. This includes contributions that you made when you were working, and contributions that were credited to you if you were unable to work - for example, if you were caring for a child or disabled person ... your earnings whether you claimed certain benefits Can I claim State Pension and carry on working? Yes, you can, but here are some things you should bear in mind: Any money you earn won’t affect
disability it can make life difficult and affect your income too (especially if you have to give up work or cut down your hours). Having a little extra money could help you to pay for things you need or ... Pension age, you’ll continue to receive it after too. You can still make a claim if you’re working. PIP isn’t based on your National Insurance contributions and isn’t means-tested, which
Without the support of our volunteer fundraisers and donors we would be unable to carry out the vital work we do for older people in Wales. We respect the fact there are many older, vulnerable people in the
you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? To help the well being of older people and to promote the work the Age Cymru does to improve the lives of older people. What difference to your life has volunteering
photo of your window and send it to us for displaying on our website, so other people can enjoy your work and go on a virtual tour of Wales’ most creative towns. Follow us on social media Gwanwyn on