Services Commission, January 2014 About Just Retirement Just Retirement is a specialist provider of financial services products for people at, and in, retirement. We are the leading provider of enhanced ... regulations to ensure “shopping around” is the default Increase access to financial intermediaries Increased numbers of DC pension customers are in or approaching retirement. The key to delivering resilience
Many of us find that as we get older we start to think more about where we live. Whether it's moving in with family, renting, or sheltered housing, there are lots of different options. There are a number ... a useful information guide: Information Guide 8: Housing options - Different types of housing to suit your needs For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
need to endure a calamitous reduction in their standard of living when they retire, or be resigned to a life where they are forced to choose between basic essentials on a daily basis in order to make ends ... It is a story of having to make stark compromises and tough choices every day. For those who are reliant on the State Pension, or small personal pensions, it can be difficult to pay for even basic essentials
leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Welsh Government’s
M ore is a pilot project that would like to hear from your residents about their thoughts and feelings and how things have been for them over the last year. To help us with our evaluation of the project ... of staff and residents to complete this consent form.If you have any que stions, please contact:Suzy Webster, Care Home Network Manager suzy.webster@agecymru.org.uk 1. I ag ree to take part in the Tell
volunteers to support older people to improve their health and wellbeing The Cascade Training Programme supported organisations to empower their volunteers and staff to help older people from ‘hard to engage’ ... groups to improve their physical, mental and social wellbeing. Building Better Buddies Training for older men to become peer buddies and mentors, to motivate and encourage vulnerable older men to take part
leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality services ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the Cross-Party
in care homes participatory and mentoring programme It’s estimated that 80% of older care home residents are living with dementia. In 2013 the Alzheimer’s Society surveyed relatives of care home residents ... Age Cymru the purpose of the programme was to increase opportunities for residents and staff to participate in the arts and to develop and mentor artists to deliver sessions for older people in care settings
In addition to the services above, the MCA, MHA and SSWB Acts set out statutory rights to advocacy. If they apply, you may also choose from the services below. Dementia Children Care Home Are they sectioned ... act, under guardianship or subject to a community treatment order or in hospital informally receiving treatment for their mental health? If so, they have a legal right to an IMHA (Independent Mental Health
Vinal.Karania@ageuk.org.uk Cold weather has shown to increase the demand on the heath service, and with cold homes in particular, it is believed to be the main reason behind increases in respiratory and ... and circulatory diseases in winter. Older people are more likely to suffer from cold weather and in addition to affecting their health it can also potentially adversely affect their quality of life. Evidence