Age Cymru is the new force combining Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales. Registered charity number 1128436. Registered office address: Ty John Pathy, 13/14 Neptune Court, Vanguard Way, Cardiff ... Purpose: LIFT is a series of activities and games designed specifically for older people to take part in physical activity in a local environment – using safe seated and standing exercises that can help improve
very useful as they are light and easy to use. They can be used for group warm ups and for musical games. Two such games are: The Name Game Residents sit in a wide circle and tap or pass the balloon to anyone ... balloon calls out their name before passing it on. Musical Statues Residents sit in a wide circle and tap or pass the balloon to someone else. The balloon can only be passed when music is playing. When
your optician to book your eye examination Fear of falling Have you suffered from some ‘near misses’ and do you fear falling? Speak to your GP who may be to refer you to a falls service At home Have you ... stairs/steps? Contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for advice on adapting your home Urinary tract infection and other infections Are you visiting the toilet far too often, even through the night? Speak to your GP
forced retirement and a rising State Pension age, mean there is a growing number of over 50s in the jobs market. Using this talent pool will be crucial for employers as demand for skills and expertise grows ... grows. More information and guidance on recruiting and managing older workers: Guidance: Help and Support for Older Workers, Department for Work and Pensions (2015) www.gov.uk Employing Older Workers: An
4 1.1 Definitions and terminology 4 2 Legislation covering the social care system in Wales 6 2.1 The Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 and accompanying Code ... needs and eligibility for services 7 4 The local authority financial assessment if you are a couple and one of you goes into a care home – issues
simply because we are human. They embody key values in our society such as fairness, dignity, equality and respect.
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is a free package of care for people who have significant ongoing healthcare needs. It is arranged and funded by the NHS.
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Age Cymru is working in partnership with Age Connects Wales and Care & Repair Cymru to lead a public awareness campaign all about falls.