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Prevent a Fall - Take Action Today Take 2 minutes to talk to an older patient Ask them if they’ve fallen recently or fear falling Help them take action today Care & Repair Cymru Ask Today Does your 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 • Give
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Society is in the midst of a longevity revolution. The prevalence of sight loss increases with age: currently there are almost 2 million people aged 65 and over living with sight loss in the UK. This number ... rising because of the ageing population yet the number receiving support is falling. The number of blind and partially sighted people receiving social care fell by 35% between 2008 and 2013. The resulting unmet
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June 2024 Treatment of property in the means test for permanent care home provision in Wales Factsheet 38w June 2024 2 of 57 Contents 1 Information ... terminology 5 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 7 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice guidance –
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successes and aligned with prudent healthcare approaches, we are putting our older citizens at the heart of #FallsAwareness2021 week. Our campaign is called Steady on Stay Safe. This is a systematic, public ... people in the community as can be reached, comparable to community deployment in Canterbury New Zealand. Evidence from studies in the Southern Hemisphere indicate a 25-30% reduction in the incidence of falls
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opportunities for over 50’s in
Cardiff and the Vale of Glamorgan to build confidence, make new
friends, and to enjoy our many cultural sites, with the help of a
friendly volunteer.
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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 ... 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 rooms well decorated? n Accessibility
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Page 1 of 3 Role Description Job Title: Engagement Co-ordinator Location: This post is hybrid between homeworking and our Cardiff office. Contractual Status of Role: 35 hours per week Salary: ... Salary: £26,545 Job Title of Line Manager: Head of Policy and Projects Job Purpose: The Engagement Coordinator will ensure Age Cymru engages effectively in communities across Wales
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Golden Thread Advocacy Programme introduction page. Basic background and outline of work for the newly funded programme.
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because of longterm physical or mental ill-health or disability, or issues related to growing older. As a carer, you’ve certain rights that can help make your life that bit easier. You have the right to: ... support services like practical help at home, support groups near you, or counselling to help deal with stress. • have help looking after yourself, including the right to request flexible working from your
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June 2020 Paying for a permanent care home placement in Wales Factsheet 10w June 2020 2 of 73 Contents 1 Information about this ... Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 10 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code of Practice guidance 10 2.2 Emergency legislation due to the coronavirus
