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to practitioners on communicating falls prevention messages to older people Falling in older age can lead to increased anxiety and depression, reduced activity, mobility and social contact, higher use ... that there are many different interventions that can reduce the risk of falls, communicating these messages in a way that’s acceptable to older people can prove challenging. This briefing summarises the
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Acknowledgements Our particular thanks go to all those people living in the private rented sector who so generously and patiently gave us their time and shared their experiences with us. In undertaking ... strategy for this age group. The aim of the strategy is to create a context in which older people can enjoy sustainable tenancies that amount to a long-term housing option. Key findings The experiences
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and learning 20 Travel and lifestyle 22 Free factsheets 24 4 Information and advice Introduction Who would you turn to for practical information and advice on issues affecting the over-50s? Age Cymru ... friends, carers and professionals. We have a team of expert advisers who can help with both UK-wide and Welsh devolved issues. If we can’t help, we will provide details of other relevant support services
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implications of a cap on social care costs 10 Meeting the costs of the social care reforms: Impact on pensions 13 Spotlight on Poverty and Inequality 14 Footnotes 17 Welcome to the second edition of Age UK’s ... The situation is particularly worrying for many of those approaching retirement, tomorrow’s pensioners, who find it more difficult to find a job following redundancy and face uncertainty about their income
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3 of 39 4.11 Occupational pensions, private pensions or annuities received by the care home resident – ... care home 20 5.1 The capital limit – the couple should be assessed as individuals 20 5.2 If you claim Pension Credit 20 6 When a partner wants to move from a jointly
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Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Keeping well at home There are number of things that people can do to help stay mentally and physically well whilst at home. As a ‘Friend’ you could help the person ... supporting be aware of what could help them stay fit and well. Exercise If the person you’re supporting can’t leave the house, it’s still important for their physical and mental health, to keep moving. Whether
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not to disclose. 3 respondents identifying as trans, with 5% preferring not to say. 29% of people who responded to us live with a disability, 1% more than last year and 7% of people served in the Armed ... Spanish and English, German and English, Swahili and English and one person who was trilingual. 5% of people told us that they can’t access services or information in their preferred first language. This
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Introduction We all deserve the right to have a voice in our lives. People living with dementia in Wales can face an unique set of challenges in almost all areas of their lives. Age Cymru’s independent dementia ... in their lives. We’re independent of all other agencies and statutory organisations, this means we can always champion the voices of the people we advocate for, without conflict of interest. Raising people's
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year, those who were already eligible in previous years - e.g. those aged 65 and over and those with certain long term health conditions - will be vaccinated first (this will include those who were told ... pandemic and - this year - also household contacts of those who were in the shielding group). Following this, the NHS will be encouraging those who are aged 50 to 64 to also have the free flu vaccine, as the
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digital services that are so straightforward and convenient that all those who can use them will choose to do so whilst those who can’t are not excluded’ It also states that ‘it is important that we do not ... which can benefit many older people. However it is important that those who are unable or unwilling to be on line are not disadvantaged. Digital by default Many central government services can already
