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benefits of improving strength and balance – a key intervention to reduce the risk of falling. Q What is the best way to persuade people to buy into advice on preventing falls? A Rather than focusing ... falling. Training can be given for this at home, in the community or in hospital. Activity carried out to improve balance is likely to be seen as socially acceptable and relevant by a wide range of older
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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
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between August 2018 and March 2019. Lack of public toilets Asked to score local facilities with marks out of ten, public toilets fared worst with a score of just 3.3, followed closely by a voice in decision ... were problematic. One respondent said: ‘Closure of public toilets is pushing people out of traditional towns.’ Locked out of decision making Disappointingly, many older people said their local authority
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personal distress when we feel least able to manage. The following pages take you step by step through what you need to go and where to go for help.
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needs help after being in hospital, but many do. For those that need help it’s important that you know what help you may need and where to get it. Knowing yours and your loved one’s rights helps you get help
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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 ... 3 Contents. What this guide is about 4. Why you should make a will. Why is it important to make a will? 6. What happens if I don’t make a will? 8. Making a will. How to make a will 10. What to include in
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our volunteering team. These are some of the benefits of being an Independent Volunteer Advocate and what the value-added extras look like, so you get the most from volunteering with us. Training HOPE volunteer ... You’ll learn about what advocacy is, the skills and tools you need to deliver it, setting boundaries, having positive advocacy conversations, what safeguarding is and what to do if you have concerns. The
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FAQs about Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life 1. What is Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life? Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life is a summary measure that provides information on how ... report, available at www.ageuk.org.uk/wellbeingresearch). 2. What does it tell us? The Age UK’s Index of Wellbeing in Later Life tells us: what is important to older people’s wellbeing (there are 40 indicators)
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can support care homes, their staff and residents in a number of ways which you can find out more about below. If you'd like more information about Age Cymru’s arts in care homes work, please email ... homes project that has been running since 2015. The aim of the project is to improve the provision of creative activity in care homes and develop artist’s skills in running these sessions. Below you
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support Age Cymru, such as donating, volunteering, taking a challenge, or campaigning with us. Find out the ways you can get involved.
