rights are under threat or at risk. We want to make sure people know about independent advocacy and how it can help people secure their rights. We also want to remind commissioners why good quality ... and their carers have with a series of top tips that are on our Age Cymru Facebook page. We really wanted people living with dementia and the people closest to them to know that they had resources and support
many people growing older can bring challenges. But that doesn’t stop us being ourselves. We still want to laugh, love, be needed and keep doing the things that matter to us. We’re very proud of the achievements ... services, events and training sessions. 5 £160 million benefits put into older people’s pockets. We want to see a world where everyone in later life has enough money. Your money We help put money in older
volunteers to engage with and listen to others sharing their views, before feeding back to Llais. We want to hear all opinions, and for every voice in Wales to Influence people-centred health and social care ... assessment and accreditation are the same for every organisation, wherever they are in the UK. If you want to evaluate the quality of your volunteer management and involvement, prove and improve the effectiveness
make it more difficult for another person. It all depends on the individual. If you’re unsure and want to find out more about mental capacity and what the law says about making decisions, visit www.gov ... trust the legal authority to make decisions for you if you can’t make them yourself – or if you don’t want to. There are 3 different types of power of attorney. Lasting power of attorney (LPA) You can set
and it’s not as secure as they say it is.’ (Participants at Age UK workshops on scams) What Age UK wants to see Banks must: • Do much more to reduce the risks of customers responding to scams, or face calls ... sector, have a key role in protecting and supporting people in vulnerable circumstances. What Age UK wants to see • More partnership working between these agencies, along the lines of Operation Signature10
consultation events was for people with learning disabilities who identified ten key concerns which they wanted the strategy to address. The specialist needs of other groups, including Deaf British Sign Language ... subjects. Perhaps they may want advice about how much they should be paying for a loved ones care? Or perhaps they may want to know if they are eligible for Pension Credit and want help with claiming it?
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for you. Different types of care home It’s good to know what’s out there and which options you might want to think about. There are 4 main types of care home: • Care homes have staff who help with personal ... professional • your emotional and social needs, such as wanting to stay near family • your religious, cultural and communication needs, such as wanting to attend a faith group. If you have health needs as
reviewers. Published: June 2024 3 Contents What this guide is about 4 Thinking about your options 6 I want to stay where I am Making changes at home 8 Getting support at home 11 Boosting your income ... with family 15 Moving home – buying options 16 Moving home – renting options 19 Moving abroad 23 I want to move somewhere with more support Sheltered housing 24 Other types of housing 28 Care homes 30
older people’s forums – Councils should develop and maintain their knowledge of what older people want in their communities. They should ensure that the views, aspirations and needs of diverse older people ... Act. Older people should be supported and encouraged to get on line, but those who cannot, or do not want to do so, should be able to access services and support in ways that suit them. While financial decisions