help more than 5 million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. In February we published a report entitled Older people and power loss, floods ... risk, building resilience, which gives an insight into older people’s experiences of, and attitudes towards, floods. It includes real examples of people struggling with the impacts of flooding, including their
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
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
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.
partnership project led by Age Cymru, working with Woody’s Lodge, and Age Alliance Wales members to support older military veterans across Wales.
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
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
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
___________________Day time tel. n o:Address for contact: Contact email address: Name of your older people’s groupLocal authority a rea where your group meets1 .Please describe your Winter Celebration ... about the older people who will benefit from the Celebration? For example, are you targeting people with particular needs or who will be particularly vulnerable in winter? 4 .How many older people do you
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 are pleased to respond