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Age Cymru. Age Cymru is the leading charity for all older people in Wales. We campaign, we research and we fundraise to make sure we build a better life for all older people. We ensure older people’s voices ... leaflet should be construed as the giving of specific advice and it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action. Neither Age Cymru, Age UK, nor any of their subsidiary companies or charities
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AgeUKIG13 Practical and emotional help when you’re looking after someone Advice for carers 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides ... contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies
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617 333 0300 111 3333 For more information visit: www.agecymru.org.uk www.ageconnectswales.org.uk www.careandrepaircymru.org.uk Falls Risk Ask Act Now Contact your pharmacist for a medication usage review ... are able to take on the activity/pursuit? Watch alcohol intake. Telecare might give you and family/carer peace of mind if you are worried about falling. Have you thought about trip hazards in your home?
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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 ... n Can residents choose if they have a male or female carer? n How are staff trained, how often and by whom? Are all staff trained in caring for residents with dementia? n Do the staff have care qualifications
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Get Ready for Winter with Age Cymru and Nest What is Get Ready for Winter? Get Ready for Winter is a campaign led by Age Cymru and the Welsh Government Warm Homes Nest scheme to help older people in Wales ... Wales prepare for the colder months ahead. The rise in energy bills and cost of living crisis means it’s more important than ever to do what you need to do to keep your home warm and yourself safe
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friendly Wales Supporting people to prepare You can help the person you’re supporting with preparing for eventualities that may arise. This can help people feel less anxious, and help things seem less uncertain ... individual construct a one-page summary for any Health/Social care worker needing to visit/have telephone contact, to assist in the future. • Create a plan for the circumstances in which you may not be
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Finding a tradesperson with the right skills and approach for your job requirements can save you money, time and frustration. Be wary of traders who knock on your front door unexpectedly looking to get work ... trusted tradesperson by: asking family and friends for personal recommendations. This is often the easiest and safest way to find a tradesperson who will give a quality service. using the TrustMark tool
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Age Cymru is the national organisation for older people in Wales. Information on products offered by Age Cymru for the over 50s
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aged 50 or over in Wales during the Covid-19 lockdownCreating an age friendly Wales This survey is for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older ... isanonymous.Thank you for your support in completing this survey. Lockdown A1. During the lockdown I was part of ashieldedgroupYes No A2. During the lockdown I lived with someone who waspart of a shieldedgroupYes
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The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme has been funded by Welsh Government for 3 years to run alongside and support the implementation of Part 10 (Advocacy) of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) ... that affect my life My individual circumstances are considered I can speak for myself or have someone who can do it for me and I get care through the Welsh language if I need it. “ Advocacy services
