Our group walks are led by friendly, specially trained volunteers who will provide support and encouragement, and make sure no one gets left behind and walks at a pace comfortable for them.
Loneliness and isolation are a daily reality for many older people – 75,000 older people in Wales have reported ‘always or often’ feeling lonely. Age Cymru believes loneliness and isolation should be recognised
Get to grips with the Employment and Support Allowance - a benefit for people who are out of work due to illness or disability. Who is eligible? How do you claim?
There are a number of reasons why you might need someone to make decisions for you, or act on your behalf. A power of attorney can make decisions for you.
have received or want to make an appeal about a decision regarding your care, you have rights which are explained here.
The majority of care homes are very well run and provide excellent care - however, occasionally you might be unhappy about the care home. Here's how to go about complaining.
The internet has lots of positive aspects, but there are things you need to look out for. These include viruses which can damage your computer and online scams. Read our guide to staying safe online.
3 Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project Do you look after someone? You’re not alone. There are hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in Wales, providing care for family, friends, and neighbours ... your finances and both your physical and mental health. In Wales, if you’re a carer, you are not alone and you are entitled to support. The Carers Project is a national collaboration between Age Cymru and
preswylwyr • Ar ôl gwneud hyn, siaradwch gyda phob preswylydd am beth fyddai’n hoffi ei wneud fwyaf yn y byd • Gall y preswylwyr edrych drwy hen gylchgronau neu luniau ar-lein y gallwch chi eu hargraffu ... dangos yn gwneud y pethau mwyaf rhyfeddol! Gallai’r preswylwyr deithio i’r gofod mewn roced, reidio ar gefn deinosor, neu ddim ond ymweld â pherthynas mewn gwlad bell. 2 Creating an age friendly Wales
experienced, both good and bad, to plan for the future and make sure the services and support people need are in place. We’re also pleased to share with you the findings of our survey Older Carers, For the Moment ... huge contribution and you can read in this edition how he adapted online technology to deliver tai chi classes. We’re also pleased to bring you news of the Age Cymru Cam Mawr/Big Step, so find out how you