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knowledge at all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so ... charities. Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: May 2023. 3 Contents What this guide
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Volunteer Advocate helped explore various options. Mrs UU had previously received good support from her local church and the advocate helped her explore how she could ask them for help. Mrs UU felt confident ... confident that she had a number of options to take up when she needed help with her electronic devices. Case studies Mrs LL had bought a coin. She was then sent another as a trial and told she could return
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social care in Wales for people aged 55 and over. Last year our dementia advocacy project, HOPE (Helping others participate and engage) advocacy project and Age Cymru Advice were all reporting worrying ... across Wales of social care departments trying to address worrying backlogs in older people waiting for help from social care departments and services. Our research shows a partial but important picture of the
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needs assessment 6 Should I talk to my GP? 8 Benefits and financial help 9 Benefits calculators 10 Financial support 11 Help with Council Tax 13 Working carers 16 Complaints 17 NHS Service 20 Organisations ... carers of people moving into a care home environment, and carers of people living with dementia. This guide aims to help you answer some of the big questions about getting help as a carer – what you’re entitled
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where self-identity is expressed but is also an important aspect of personal freedom. This principle is at the heart of advocacy services for people living with dementia. Our advocacy service aims to shift ... considered and that their rights are upheld. The need for advocacy for people with dementia, who face complex issues around social exclusion and deteriorating cognitive function is much broader than access
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resources such as Replay cards, quizzes and the weekly Sporting Pink. These therapeutic activities can help trigger affirming memories to reinforce identity, connect people and improve personal confidence and ... and a range of balance and strength exercises. The physical activities are gradually introduced to help older people slowly increase their levels of physical activity, often from an inactive starting point
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Role Description Job Title: Regional Project Coordinator (Community Assistance Project) Location: Home based with potential office space in a partner office, covering the North and Mid Wales Region Contractual ... region of north and mid Wales. Ensure provision of interventions and support for older people to help them participate in and connect to their community with the support of trained volunteers in a number
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Fuel Payment for struggling pensioners For many, the Winter fuel payment is a lifeline to keep their homes warm during the cold winter months. Join us to protect struggling pensioners this winter and sign ... our petition. Get Involved Annual Survey Physical health is the most frequently reported challenge facing older people in Wales.
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Care home checklist Things to look out for and questions to ask AgeUKIL5 First impressions Are the buildings and grounds well maintained? n Is there an accessible garden or courtyard? n Do the home and ... and garden feel inviting? n Are there pleasant views surrounding the home? n Do the staff seem welcoming? n Is the home clean and does it smell fresh? n Are the rooms a comfortable temperature? n Are the
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distance from her home, and she had to travel there every day. During lockdown, she had moved into his spare bedroom so that she could continue to care for him. She wanted to move to a new home closer to her ... Allowance and Ms Q wasn’t in receipt of Carers’ Allowance. Our HOPE Independent Volunteer Advocate helped her consider her options and Ms Q decided to buy a small flat near her friend that was also near
