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into care home settings and hearing from the residents so they can share their experiences and hopes for the future.
Age Cymru works with the Welsh Government, National Assembly for Wales and individual AMs to make sure the issues that are important to older people in Wales are a priority.
Loneliness and isolation are a daily reality for many older people – 75,000 older people in Wales have reported ‘always or often’ feeling lonely. Age Cymru believes loneliness and isolation should be recognised
Age Cymru’s Culture Club provides 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
effective on the residential care sector, which is already under considerable strain. We are calling for all supported housing to be exempt from the cap in recognition of the significant social, economic ... residents living in these schemes are not receiving care and support they are entitled to. Charges for services in many sheltered schemes have increased or have been withdrawn. This has meant more older
‘You need a philosophy for life – a combination of peace, happiness and positivity.’ Nicole, 67 2 Age UK. Love later life We are many things to many people Ageing is different for everyone and, of course ... the demands are different for everyone too. At Age UK we are many things to many people – a source of advice, information, companionship and support. But one thing is the same for everyone: we’re always here
and the financial means test for care home provision 8 3.1 Assessment of needs and eligibility for services 8 3.2 The Welsh Government’s guidance for local authorities ... 10 3.4 Local authority duties in regard to information & advice and advocacy for people assessed as needing a care home 11 4 A care home resident’s right to choose which home they