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managers and social workers November 2018 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 ... 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. The Golden Thread Advocacy Programme
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end of 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 ... for Older Workers, Department for Work and Pensions (2015) www.gov.uk Employing Older Workers: An employer’s guide to multi-generational workforce, Department for Work and Pensions (2013) www.gov.uk DWP
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door-to-door activity. Due to the nature of our charitable work and objectives, in particular our safeguarding policies and work around protecting older people in their homes, we do not send our fundraisers to knock ... business calling someone with whom they’ve had no prior contact. We only call people who have supported us in the past or told us they would like to hear from us. We only phone people with whom we have an existing
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contributions. This includes contributions that you made when you were working, and contributions that were credited to you if you were unable to work - for example, if you were caring for a child or disabled person ... claimed certain benefits Can I claim State Pension and carry on working? Yes, you can, but here are some things you should bear in mind: Any money you earn won’t affect your State Pension, but
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Assistance (IAA) and Independent Professional Advocacy (IPA) both have key roles in the new approach to care and support. Staff working in IAA services may need to refer some people to an IPA service. What process ... independent professional advocate when a person can only overcome the barrier(s) to participating fully in the assessment, care and support planning, review and safeguarding processes with assistance from an
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partners across Wales. We work together with Age NI, Age Scotland and Age UK to improve the lives of older people. Together we provide vital support and services directly to older people in the community. Rights ... 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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Muscular Strength and endurance 1. Check sitting position – participants should be sitting in the front third of the chair, with feet hip width apart and toes forward of the knees 2. Sit up straight, ... resistance bands for damage and tears before starting 7. Muscles may be slightly stiff the day after working with resistance. Let participants know this is normal and nothing to be worried about. It is especially
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gyfeillgar A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales A guide for identifying, signposting, and supporting older carers in Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 2 A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older ... Older Carers in Wales Contents Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project 3 Identifying and supporting older unpaid carers in Wales 4 Your rights 5 Carers needs assessment 6 Should I talk to my GP? 8
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about enabling people with dementia access to services and support that they need and to have a voice in decisions that are being made.
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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
