to better understand the challenges facing many older people and then following their motto by ‘turning concern into action’. We’re encouraging people to seek sponsorship for committing to 10,000 steps ... we’ve conducted into applying for blue badges and for accessing social care responding to the issues people have raised with us. You can also read about the help and support we delivered last year, with our
indebted to the 400+ volunteers that give their valuable time to Age Cymru and the wellbeing of older people each week. Similarly, without the vital contribution of unpaid carers in all communities across ... and to highlight the issues they face. This edition includes feedback on our latest survey into older people’s experiences of Covid. We’d like to thank everybody who took the time to share their thoughts
of older carers and carers of people living with dementia, funded by the Welsh Government Sustainable Social Services Third Sector Grant. The project will support the early identification of older carers ... advice, enable older carers to influence policy, service design and delivery and decision making by ensuring their voices are heard, and better meet the needs of older carers, carers of people living with
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
will use the service. The conversations they’ve been having are leaving their mark and allowing people to recognise the project now. They are so glad to be given the opportunity to network and collaborate ... alongside the HOPE project. Dementia Advocacy Project Our independent dementia advocacy project enables people living with dementia to access the services and support you need and to have a voice in decisions
45 The importance of ‘non-essential’ spending 47 Conclusion 50 5 What protects or disadvantages people’s financial circumstances 52 Health and mobility 52 Area 54 The presence of family and friends 57 ... Policy for their administrative support. Most importantly, we extend heartfelt thanks to all the people who took part in the interviews and focus groups, who gave their time and shared their experiences
evidence: Bus Services Bill March 2017 Why bus services matter to older people 1. Age UK believes that wherever they live older people should be able to reach key services, friends and family at reasonable ... that older people can remain active for as long as possible, with national and local governments taking into account the needs and views of older people in all transport planning. 4. Older people themselves
good and remaining as independent as possible are of vital importance to everyone in Wales. All older people should be supported to make informed choices about maintaining and improving their health and ... particularly for disadvantaged older people. Public health messages, for example around safe levels of alcohol consumption, must be reviewed to ensure that they target older audiences in the most appropriate
open fire in ‘The Christmas song’, sung by Nat King Cole? 2. Which fruit was traditionally put in a Christmas stocking? 3. Which hot drink do the characters sing about in the Christmas classic, Polar Express ... country is it now traditional to eat KFC for a Christmas dinner? 5. What type of pudding is asked for in the popular Christmas carol, ‘We wish you a merry Christmas’? 6. What ingredient is traditionally layered
1 Public Policy Statement Safeguarding older people June 2017 Summary All older people in Wales have the right to a life free from abuse. There are ‘few more basic human rights than that of being ... being protected from violence or exploitation’.1 Older people must not be placed at risk of abuse or neglect. Agencies must work together to safeguard individuals, to uphold an individual’s fundamental right