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Nordic Walking is one of Europe's fastest growing forms of physical activity and is a great way of staying healthy. You walk using a pair of specially designed, lightweight poles that provide additional ... your muscles increasing strength in your legs, arms, shoulders, chest and back. Nordic Walking is less tiring than normal walking and it can increase your heart rate by up to 13% meaning that you receive
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Volunteering role: Tai Chi Instructor and Nordic Walking Instructor and Leader Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? To give something back to the community via a charitable organisation. What ... difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I find volunteering fulfilling both physically and mentally as a positive means of occupying spare ‘retired’ time that has become available. What do you
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We spoke to Catherine and Remo who volunteer to make friendship calls to find out how volunteering with our vital service makes a difference to them and the people they call every week. Why did you decide ... sessions. I heard of this and thought it was a really worthwhile cause and wanted to be involved. Remo I think it’s to do with my character, I’m a really sociable person and I just love meeting people
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emphasis on older people. The report shows an increase in the number of advocates, people supported and the number of services providing advocacy support across Wales over the past two years. Age Cymru is ... particularly pleased to note the increase in the number of specialist advocacy providers, services and advocates specifically supporting older people. Advocacy Counts 8
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feeling for and full of energy. Facilitating others to achieve what I’ve experienced. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Just bite the bullet and go for it
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with Age Cymru? After retirement I was looking for something that would keep me physically and socially active, and use skills I had developed during my career What difference to your life has volunteering ... local community. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Keeping physically active and social interaction What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering
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Chi and its many benefits in order to help others as they realise the many benefits of Tai Chi. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Volunteering has helped professionally and of course ... enjoy most about your volunteering experience? What I enjoy most about volunteering is the feeling and satisfaction of watching others gaining confidence with what they are doing to improve their own lives
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misuse of medication and restraint. Possible indicators of physical abuse Any injury not fully explained by the history given Injuries inconsistent with the lifestyle of the adult Bruises and / or welts on face ... of physical restraint Person showing signs of fear or emotional distress The adult who needs care and support telling you they have been hit, slapped or physically mistreated.
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capacity following my retirement but it had to be the right role. I wanted an element of caring and improvement and was struggling to find something that would suit. I had also had an interest in Tai Chi. ... introducing me to Tai Chi which I find beneficial for me personally, learning something completely different and continuing to learn has been mentally stimulating. It’s also added some structure to my week following
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difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Given me more self confidence in myself and my ability to talk to and lead a group. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Making friends
