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to live with dignity. Sadly, older people often have to face these issues with no-one to help or support them – loneliness is a daily struggle when you only have the TV or radio to keep you company ... affecting their lives. Our mission is to improve the lives of older people by delivering trusted advice, support and services. We use our knowledge, insight and experience to influence policies and decisions affecting
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medication in Wales. Currently, specialist mental health beds in hospitals are often not equipped to support those with frailty and physical needs, whilst intermediate care services can be reluctant to admit ... becomes extremely difficult, even when it is clear that hospitals cannot provide the most appropriate support for the person with dementia. Improving the experience of the large number of people with dementia
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for Adults Advocacy in Wales The National Network for Adult’s Advocacy in Wales promotes and supports a quality advocacy service for people in Wales. Purpose To contribute to the development of advocacy ... practice by developing effective communication channels both in Wales and externally. To offer mutual support and share information and best practice. To collaborate and consult on relevant initiatives impacting
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Role: Nordic Walking Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Because Age Cymru supports the Nordic Walking programme at Maggie’s. Many cancer patients are older and belong to the 50+ age ... getting exercise. To find out you have cancer means you need a support group. Age Cymru Nordic Walking programme covers all of these support, friendship and exercise. What difference to your life has volunteering
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your will, you can do so much to make sure older people have the support they deserve in the years to come. It's easy to continue supporting your favourite causes with a gift in your will. When we make our ... there to help with everyday needs, so people can continue to live with dignity and respect. Leave support and friendship with a gift in your will Gadewch gymorth a chyfeillgarwch drwy rodd yn eich ewyllys
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you’re supporting is aged under 50, please ask them to call Citizens Advice on 03444 77 20 20 or visit their website www.citizensadvice.org.uk/wales/ They could also get help or advice from support groups ... groups or charities that are relevant to them: Support groups and charities Mae Age Cymru yn elusen gofrestredig rhif 1128436. Mae’n gwmni cyfyngedig trwy warant ac wedi cofrestru yng Nghymru a Lloegr 6837284
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is the failure of any person who has responsibility for the care of an adult who needs care and support to provide the amount and type of care that a reasonable person would be expected to provide . This ... care, under- or over- use of medication; failure to provide an adequate or reasonable standard of support that could reasonably be expected to be provided; failure to adhere to relevant standards of care
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work towards a more flexible approach to consumer vulnerability. Victims: We will improve care and support to victims of fraud and scams. • What will your pledge be? • What can you do to protect your family
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Commissioner for Wales’ consultation on her Strategic Equality Objectives 2020 – 2024. We are fully supportive of the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales’ draft Equality Objectives. We have highlighted a ... felt excluded from online consultations which they were unable to access. Older people must be supported and encouraged to acquire digital skills and get online, if they are able to. If public services
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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 ... services or your rights? • Understand your options and choices? Independent Advocacy: supporting you to be informed, heard and involved Are you aged 50+, or a carer of an older person, living in the community
