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Through the This is Older project, Age Cymru has engaged with people aged 50 plus from across Wales, as well as people and organisations that represent older peoples interests, to consider their representation in the media. The representations we currently see fall into extremes and reinforce stereotypes of ageing. For example, wrinkly hands on the walking stick to the extraordinary sky-diving 90
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Eich hawliau fel gofalwr Rydych yn ofalwr di-dâl os ydych yn gofalu, neu sy’n rhoi unrhyw gymorth neu gefnogaeth i aelodau o’r teulu, ffrindiau, cymdogion neu eraill oherwydd salwch corfforol neu feddyliol hirdymor, neu anabledd, neu broblemau sy’n ymwneud â heneiddio. Fel gofalwr, mae gennych hawliau penodol a all wneud eich bywyd ychydig yn fwy rhwydd. Mae gennych yr hawl i: • dderbyn
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Cooling down It is important to include some cooling down activities at the end of each session to make sure your participants are relaxed and revitalised and that their bodies have returned to a pre-activity state. Mobilising exercises from the warm up can be included here and should be done at a slower pace. Stretches for the main muscles shown should be included using the following
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Do you need help from a trained independent Volunteer Advocate to: • Ensure people listen to your views, wishes and feelings so you lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? • Understand information about services or your rights? • Understand your options and choices? Independent Advocacy: supporting
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Do you need help from a trained Independent Dementia Advocate to: • Understand your accommodation options? • Understand the choices you can make? • Access the services you need? • Stay connected to the things that matter to you? • Know your rights, and make sure they are respected and upheld? • Feel safe and get the help you need when you need it? • Have your voice heard in all aspects of
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2021 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Paying for goods and services The person you’re supporting will need to consider how to access their cash or to pay for goods
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2021 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Unpaid carers The person you’re supporting may be a unpaid carer for the other person/s they live with. It’s useful for you to
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Why Self-Advocacy? Joe Powell, Chief Executive All Wales People First www.allwalespeople1st.co.uk What is All wales People First? • National Umbrella Group of self-advocacy groups in Wales. • National Council – 22 reps/ 22 groups. • Support self-advocacy groups to get going and keep going. www.allwalespeople1st.co.uk What is People First? • The Beginning – Oregon • International Political and
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• Coronavirus (COVID-19) Since the original publication of this guide, COVID-19 has become a major health emergency, including for this winter. The situation with COVID-19 may be subject to frequent changes for the foreseeable future, so please visit the Welsh Government’s website for all the latest information in Wales, such as current national and/or local restrictions that may be in place:
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The primary role of a Listen and Connect Volunteer is to: Empathetically listen to callers and where necessary, signpost them at their request Talk to callers being non-judgemental, confidential and compassionate; and explore the issues that are important to them Provide our clients with time and space to listen to their stories and concerns, and offer reflection and support to help them find
