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dementia. The British Gymnastics Foundation has taken the core principles of this programme and adapted it for British culture, in terms of relevance to music, social participation and adherence to structured ... with greater physical ability. The programme is novel to Britain and is different to its namesake of chair-based exercise. The focus of the programme is one of integrating the physical, cognitive and
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the premise that empowering, supporting and inspiring trusted intermediaries to be Digital Champions is a highly effective and sustainable way of delivering digital skills. The One Digital Programme ran ... motivate older people and equip them with the skills and confidence to safely use digital technology. It was delivered in Leicestershire and Oxfordshire. The project engaged 95 intermediary organisations
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any person or organisation to make a comment, compliment or complaint about Age Cymru, its services or staffi. What can the comment, compliment or complaint be about? Comments, compliments and complaints ... will be acknowledged in writing within five working days. Making a complaint Although Age Cymru and its staff aim to provide information, services and support in a friendly and effective way, there are times
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retirement.25 Below is a summary of the relative benefits from a survey of people 55-plus:26 Benefits of volunteering Aged 55-64 (%) Aged 65+ (%) I meet people and make friends 84 91 It gets me out of myself ... myself 57 82 It makes me feel needed 63 76 It gives me more confidence 55 68 It gives me the chance to learn new skills 55 47 It makes me feel less stressed 42 48 It improves my physical health 37 45
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(Helping others participate and engage) Project Marketing Brief November 2021 1. Who are we? Age Cymru is the national Charity for older people in Wales, we work with our five local Age Cymru partners to improve ... in our local communities. HOPE is a partnership project between Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners and Age Connects Wales partners across the whole of Wales. 2. What are we marketing? (i) Our Hope
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consistent fitness regime. I had enjoyed learning tai chi many years ago and I thought it was the ideal solution. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I had been worrying over how unfit ... I hought it was an ideal solution. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? I have volunteered for many agencies over the years, and continue to do so. Volunteering form me is a way of
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to feel this way. Sometimes it might even just pass. But, maybe there is a reason, or maybe it's just not passing this time. However it features in your life, and however it makes you feel, there are things ... Knowing what can affect your mental wellbeing might help you understand the feelings you’re experiencing and help you think about the steps you can take to look after yourself. This is the best
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AgeUKIL1 How to stay safe when it’s hot. Staying cool in a heatwave. 2 High temperatures and humidity can present a risk to our health – especially as we get older. Here are some helpful tips on how ... and apply it regularly. Make sure you don’t miss any spots – it can be easy to forget bald patches, for instance. UV levels can still be harmful when it’s cloudy out, so be careful even when it’s not sunny
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Age Cymru is the new force combining Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales. Registered charity number 1128436. Registered office address: Ty John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff ... Functional Training) programme by running local exercise sessions for older people. Purpose: LIFT is a series of activities and games designed specifically for older people to take part in physical
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Support for Mortgage Interest (SMI) is a benefit for homeowners which helps pay towards the interest on a mortgage or home improvement loans. The benefit will be replaced by a loan in 2018. Find out more
