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We are particularly interested to hear from people living in North Wales. Covid-19 led to an increase in demand for services and support from older people. Besides the risk of Covid-19, the restrictions ... restrictions imposed in response to the virus impacted on the well-being of many older people. Loneliness resulting from isolation is distressing and has a detrimental effect on health and wellbeing. We have seen
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Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We welcome the opportunity
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rights of older people. During his career Professor Williams focused on the impact of the law in terms of older people accessing health and social care. He also undertook extensive research on older prisoners ... prisoners, the design of care homes, international law and ageing, and domestic abuse and older people. In addition, the professor advised a number of national bodies including the National Assembly for Wales
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partnership project led by Age Cymru, working with Woody’s Lodge, and Age Alliance Wales members to support older military veterans across Wales.
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This spring, Gwanwyn wants to celebrate creativity in older age by filling windows across Wales with nature-inspired artwork, and we’d love your help.
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getting longer and the daffodils have finally made an appearance. Spring is traditionally a time when people start thinking about becoming active and there’s plenty of information in this edition to get you ... to support older people in local communities. And for those of you who want to shape and influence your communities and local services, we highlight our new guide to creating older people’s forums. We’re
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partnership project led by Age Cymru, working with Woody’s Lodge, and Age Alliance Wales members to support older military veterans across Wales.
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April 2023 Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... services and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. Age Cymru welcomes the opportunity
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Avoid drinks like alcohol and caffeine as they can dehydrate you Avoid spending long periods outside during the hottest time of the day, which is usually from 11am to 3pm Use sunscreen of at least SPF30 (sun ... Look out for older people in your community Check on older neighbours, relatives and friends who live alone to make sure they’re not having difficulties in the heat. As we get older our bodies are
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Older people and power loss, floods and storms Reducing risk, building resilience 2 These crises – power loss, floods and storms – can be challenging or even traumatising for people of any age. But older ... older people in particular circumstances can be in serious danger. Those who rely on an oxygen machine or stairlift, who can’t easily get out of the house or who live alone may be at risk. The nightmare
