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As you get older it's even more important to take care of your teeth and gums. Find out more about dental care in our online guide.
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It's hard to believe, but people still die from influenza and its complications. Find out how you can protect yourself.
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Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story ... carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: August 2024 3 Contents. What this guide is about. 4. Thinking about equity release. What is equity release? 6. Who is equity release available to? 8. Seeking
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to be cared if we become frail helps them make the right decisions if you're later not able to let them know. The Covid-19 pandemic has made a lot of us think more than ever about what’s important ... do to plan for later life that can give us peace of mind. That our wishes and wants are planned for if we become frail or ill. Having a conversation about your wishes Thinking
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Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story ... with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: June 2024 3 Contents What this guide is about 4 Thinking about your options 6 I want to stay where I am Making changes at home
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melodic music playing, encourage residents to raise their arms on the inbreath and lower them on the out-breath. 1 Creating an age friendly Wales Performing Arts Costume box A fun activity can ... create a character or story. If someone doesn’t want to dress up, ask them questions about another resident wearing a costume. • Who are they? • What’s their story? • What are the doing? Residents can
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motivation and self esteem. What participants said about the project: ‘It gets you out of the house. You have to do that because you can feel a bit lost at times. You feel more confident if you are part of something ... support worker looks at my food diary and asks me about the week and I’m completely honest with her, even if I had one of my ‘munchies’ and went off the diet. She accompanied me to the hospital dietician and
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the activity/pursuit? Watch alcohol intake. Telecare might give you and family/carer peace of mind if you are worried about falling. Have you thought about trip hazards in your home? Are you worried about ... might not be able to do what it could even a few years ago: assess the risks. Recognise the impact of alcohol intake beyond recommended levels, or when your taking medication. If Telecare and monitoring
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Keep yourself Safe and Well Talking to eachother is the best thing we can do if falling over and doing ourselves harm is a worry. Don’t delay, talk today! Care & Repair Cymru CWTSH CUDDLE Helping School- ... Falls Risks. Gramps: Thank you for caring about me, and yes, I don’t keep as active as I used to. If you help me keep active, I can keep myself strong and playing with you is great fun. You’re also right
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Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your story ... with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: September 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about Commonly asked questions 6 Things you can do to save energy Quick and easy ways
