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for a medication usage review (MUR). This is a free service and is not to replace your clinical review with your GP Do you take 4 or more medications daily? Has it been 12 months or more since you had a medication ... toilet frequently? Are you getting up at night? Has it been 12 months or more since you had your blood pressure checked? Do you have trouble making it to the toilet in time? Are you noticing a change in
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regional partners. • Resources – effectively using internal resources and gaining ‘buy-in’ from all. What were the successes of the programme? New approaches to working with people with dementia have been ... feedback: ‘If you are involved in the services it is hard to have a dispassionate look, so it’s always a good thing to have someone from outside to see if there is anything we have missed.’ ‘We used to have
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benefits of Nordic Walking that I and my wife have found. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? It gives me a sense of purpose What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience ... even greater pleasure of seeing them go on to join one of the Nordic Walking groups. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? By helping older people become more
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help but I don’t know how to go about it or what will happen next • I am not able to say what matters to me especially when lots of people are telling me what would be best for me. • I need someone ... • Sometimes I struggle to remember information, which means that making choices is really difficult • Sometimes it’s hard to get my point across • I struggle to get people to listen to my views, my
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volunteers gained a new skill and increased confidence, 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 ... possible. She’s very imaginative and is good at finding things that I would like.’ ‘To meet new people – we hoped to get to talk to new people who live round this area. It’s all about meeting people and a bit
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October 2015 with three other members. As we were enjoying the class so much the idea was appealing. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Being a LIFT teacher has enriched my life in ... the creation of new ones is probably the main advantage. My confidence and feeling of self worth have been boosted greatly even though I have always been a sociable person What do you enjoy most about your
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WalesManifesto 2021 Who we are and what we do Age Cymru’s vision is of an age friendly Wales where everyone enjoys good health and social care, lives safely, is free from discrimination and is actively engaged within ... to older people in the community. Rights of older people Our priority for the next Welsh Government is the promotion and protection of the rights of older people so that more of us enjoy the dignified,
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GIFTS system, please email grants.unit@ageuk.org.uk The deadline for submitting your Request Form is Monday 1 April at 5pm. The system will not accept late applications so please ensure you submit your ... to the funding Project 360° is a partnership project between: Age Cymru, veteran’s charity Woody’s Lodge; and Age Alliance Wales (AAW). The project is supporting anyone who is aged 65 or over, and has served
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works well, but it’s important to be realistic and make sure you all have the same expectations. Here is a checklist of things to consider when thinking about moving in with family. What sort of care will ... might the living arrangement affect your council tax? If you live with a couple, what would happen if they split up? What would happen if the arrangement were no longer working, for example, if you need
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patient have a history of falling? (If not a medical problem) • Get them to focus on why, where and what may have contributed to their fall • Discuss actions they can take to reduce the risk of falling ... Age Cymru Advice Line on 08000 223 444 for other exercise opportunities Stay Safe Is your home safe and warm and does it help you manage well? • Suggest they contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for
