About the service The work we do with you is confidential. That means we’ll always talk to you before discussing your information with anyone else. We’ll keep your information safe and you have the right ... you to say what matters to you. Our advocacy service is independent of other services and agencies. It’s free of charge for anyone who is aged 50+, or a carer of an older person. What can my advocate do
Address: Post Code: Telephone number (Mobile or home) Email: Private and Confidential For official use only Application No Applicant name Applicant address Post code Tel. number Your application will be ... strictest confidence Interests and Skills What inspires you to volunteer with a Care Home? What are your interests? Skills What skills could you offer? Art Craft Conversation
and now take 3 classes What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I have made so many friends and both the mental and physical stimulation keeps me on my toes. What do you enjoy most about ... and have fun. That is so much better than staying at home alone I feel. Any worries one may have suddenly become smaller issues and I have improved I feel on my listening skills too. What would you say to
reminders and prompts eventually I applied and to my shock was accepted. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I have improved my life as a result, I have increasing social circle ... circle, and a skill which destresses and relaxes me. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? I like to think that I could talk to anyone, sharing the benefits of volunteering and Tai Chi,
there is a reason, or maybe it's just not passing this time. However it features in your life, and however it makes you feel, there are things you can do to feel less lonely. Knowing what can affect ... look after yourself. This is the best place to start. Although it’s hard, and sometimes there might not even be a reason, it’s a good idea to think about what is making you lonely. It
some form of exercise as I had completed 6 months of chemo. I suggested to my husband Michael, we try out the Nordic walking, he is extremely fit! And was encouraging me to start exercising, the Nordic walking ... leader. That is how we became involved with Age Cymru. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? The volunteering has made a big difference to my wellbeing. Being there for others is great.
#ProudtobeAgeUK A review of 2015/16 We’re Age UK Age UK is the country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We are national In the UK we help more than seven million ... charity, Age International, to fund programmes in over 30 developing countries. Age International is a member of the HelpAge global network and the Disasters Emergency Committee (DEC). We’re proud to
Become a Care Home Volunteer - Together we can make a difference Being a care home volunteer is a rewarding role, helping as part of a warm and friendly environment. There are many personal benefits ... important for residents and visitors. The feeling of doing something useful in my community.” Care home Volunteer What will you do? • Work with the Age Cymru art practitioner and care home Activity Coordinator
Response Easy access to listed buildings in Wales Welsh Government July 2019 Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people ... Wales’. Being able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline for many older people. There are already high levels of loneliness and social isolation
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 ... carer or a resident. Creating an age friendly Wales cARTrefu How do I use this pack? This pack has a number of activities for you to try. The activities are split into four different art forms, each a different