This is Age Cymru’s fifth annual survey undertaken in partnership with the four national older people’s organisations.
Listen and Connect is a telephone listening service for older people who may be experiencing feelings of loneliness and isolation.
Age Cymru Advice is committed to being the foremost information and advice service to older people in Wales.
lockdownCreating an age friendly Wales This survey is for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people.It is important that Welsh Government and others ... accesstheinternetYes No If yes, I access theinternet via:Computer Smart Phone Tablet If no, do you think it would have beenhelpfulto have access to theinternet?Yes No Your experiences duringlockdownB1. How
Creating an age friendly Wales cARTrefu What is cARTrefu? cARTrefu is an exciting arts project run by Age Cymru. Since 2015 we’ve been matching Welsh care homes with some of Wales’ most creative artists ... space is important when participating in arts activities. There are simple things you can do to create the right environment for older residents to feel relaxed and creative: • Make sure the TV is switched
Care home Volunteer: optional follow up phone call After an application is received, you may choose to arrange a follow up phone call • Ideally this should be made within one week of receiving the application ... The phone call is not a formal interview, it’s a two-way conversation to confirm the suitability of the volunteering role for both Volunteer and Care Home. • The format used by Age Cymru is a basis for your
Helping others participate and engage (HOPE) Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) This document is intended to provide answers to questions from the stakeholders we’re working with. The answers are not necessarily ... at the end of this document. 1.How is HOPE funded? HOPE is funded by Welsh Government under the Sustainable Social Services Grant until the end of March 2025. 2.What is the purpose of HOPE? • HOPE delivers
in an engaging and unique volunteering activity? This is a chance to make a real difference for care home residents, care home staff and yourself. It would suit someone keen to offer the following qualities ... and sensitivity • Interested in engaging with projects and activities • Outgoing and confident What can you gain from this role? Meet and make friendships with new people in a supportive environment
learn to be a LIFT leader came up I thought it would help others if I could share my knowledge and it would make sure I continued with the exercise regime. What difference to your life has volunteering made ... people. It’s a good social event too. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? The fun we have a group, knowing you have made someone smile. What would you say to someone who is thinking
This survey is a follow up to the survey we undertook in Summer 2020 for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people. It is important that ... the impact that this has made on them. This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Lockdown A1. During the lockdowns