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people surveyed have concerns about their health in relation to ageing, particularly dementia and mobility. 40% of people aged 65 and over in Wales say their health is fair or poor and health problems or ... community. Potential barriers to older people include: • physical access problems for people with mobility impairments • poorly maintained pavements and street ‘clutter’, which can lead to falls • inadequate
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activities of daily living (ADL), difficulty in an increased number of upper extremity tasks, decline in mobility, or increased difficulty in stair climbing. Multivariate analyses adjusted for demographic variables ... upper extremity tasks (41.5% vs 28.3%; adjusted RR, 1.28; 95% CI, 1.08-1.52); experience decline in mobility (38.1% vs 29.4%; adjusted RR, 1.18; 95% CI, 0.99-1.41); or experience difficulty in climbing (40
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as the only practical form of independent transport, including older people that may experience mobility problems as they age, or for carers, and for those living in rural areas where public transport
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dementia-friendly. While many older people continue to play an active part in their community, problems with mobility, vision and memory can make neighbourhoods difficult to navigate. A lack of public transport, or
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Lastly, even if people are prepared to accept support, it may prove more difficult for those with mobility problems to access a food bank. Addressing the use of food banks Food banks and other types
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Limitations due to health were covered with long-standing illnesses. manageability of life mobility Didn't use because there were alternative measures satisfaction with their lives
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long as I possibly can.” “We cannot see what will happen in the future, whether this is losing your mobility which would make you more vulnerable and also losing your mental capacity, this I think frightens ... retain control of to ensure their well-being in growing older: “Keeping my mental capacity, keeping mobile, and knowing you have a family and friends who care about you.” “To make sure I have a say as to
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enquiries. This reaches many people who are not online, or are living with long-term conditions and poor mobility. Our advice service signposts callers to external organisations for expert advice – in May 2016 ... phone with suppliers. Phone systems that are difficult to use for people with speaking, hearing or mobility impairments. A feeling of being overwhelmed by responsibilities, including caring for family
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Carers often suffer from higher levels of arthritis, high blood pressure, long-term back problems or mobility problems13, all of which can create difficulties in carrying out care tasks as well as being aggravated ... of the fact that a number of them will tire more easily and/or suffer from their own health and mobility issues in comparison with younger carers. Respite is viewed by many as an extremely valuable service
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people in Wales in regard to getting older was loss of mobility: 70 per cent of respondents (from all age groups) were very concerned about loss of mobility. This increased to 76 per cent of respondents aged
