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information. The authors are also grateful to all those involved in the Dementia Friendly programme who generously gave their time to participate in the research, including the local Age UK partners and the Dementia ... consultants. 4 Key messages Successes The Dementia Friendly programme has exceeded the goals set out in the bid to the Big Lottery Fund and met most of the expectations of participating local Age UK partners
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the lives of older people. Together we provide vital support and services directly to older people in the community. Rights of older people Our priority for the next Welsh Government is the promotion and ... recognised in plans for Covid reconstruction. 1 Poverty and voice What’s the issue? • There is an ongoing inequality of access to advocacy for all older people in Wales • 120,000 pensioners in Wales live
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continue in their job or find new employment. For the country this is a waste of skills at a time when many sectors are experiencing skills shortages, and for the individual it’s often devastating in relation ... to personal finances, health and self-esteem. Age discrimination in employment is illegal and the default retirement age was abolished in 2011. However, perceptions and stereotypes of older workers – usually
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continue in their job or find new employment. For the country this is a waste of skills at a time when many sectors are experiencing skills shortages, and for the individual it’s often devastating in relation ... to personal finances, health and self-esteem. Age discrimination in employment is illegal and the default retirement age was abolished in 2011. However, perceptions and stereotypes of older workers – usually
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and the support they receive in the aftermath, are critical determinants of their long-term recovery and return to a reasonable quality of life. We regularly read articles in the media about ‘bed blocking’ ... blocking’ and hear talk of older people staying in hospital when they no longer need hospital care. Sometimes there seems to be a tendency to blame the patients, it being implied that some older people and
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Staying safe. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge at all. ... www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide
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experiences of flexible working Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England (registered charity number 1128267 and registered company number 6825798). The registered address ... dedicated to improving the lives of people in later life. The three national Age Concerns in Scotland, Northern Ireland and Wales have also merged with Help the Aged in these nations to form three registered
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March 2023 Age Cymru is the leading national 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 ... 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 welcome the opportunity to respond
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Loneliness and poverty – a vicious circle – Dr Deborah Morgan Page 32 How the arts are playing a vital role in improving the wellbeing and quality of life of older people – Nick Capaldi Page 36 References Introduction ... reduction in their standard of living when they retire, or be resigned to choosing between basic essentials on a daily basis in order to make ends meet. However, 120,000 pensioners in Wales live in poverty
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Staying well, feeling 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 ... around safe levels of alcohol consumption, must be reviewed to ensure that they target older audiences in the most appropriate way and through the most relevant channels. The Welsh Government must ensure that
