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Cymru? Everyone else stepped backwards and I thought the programme was important so I stepped forward. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I’m very happy to be involved with such great ... need. It’s well worth the time and effort. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? The people I meet What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering
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training as a Lift Leader. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Given me more self confidence in myself and my ability to talk to and lead a group. What do you enjoy most about your ... experience? Making friends with people I would not normally come in contact with. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Do it!! It can be a bit of a bind
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help but I don’t know how to go about it or what will happen next • I am not able to say what matters to me especially when lots of people are telling me what would be best for me. • I need someone independent ... me say how I feel • Sometimes I struggle to remember information, which means that making choices is really difficult • Sometimes it’s hard to get my point across • I struggle to get people to listen
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justice responses for older adults who have experienced abuse remains low and the abuse of older people is still largely a ‘hidden problem’ Although financial abuse has long been known about as an issue, the ... 81 years of age. When this is extended to consider adult family homicides, nearly two-thirds of victims were 56 or older and three were over 70 years of age. Although it is an issue that has been long
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deliver qigong classes for older people What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I volunteer with a number of organisations – keeps me off the streets. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering ... experience? Delivering Tai Chi to people that enjoy and benefit from the experience. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Do it! You’ll enjoy it!
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satisfying, which would give me a role. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? A new interest, meeting new people, learning new skills. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering ... volunteering experience? The relationships I am building with older people. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? To choose something they have an interest in will
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facilitate residents' wellbeing. Are you interested in an engaging and unique volunteering activity? This is a chance to make a real difference for care home residents, care home staff and yourself. It would ... and sensitivity • Interested in engaging with projects and activities • Outgoing and confident What can you gain from this role? Meet and make friendships with new people in a supportive environment
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... could help the person you’re supporting be aware of what could help them stay fit and well. Exercise If the person you’re supporting can’t leave the house, it’s still important for their physical and mental
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Later life in rural England Age UK is a charity that aims to improve later life for everyone through our information and advice, services, campaigns, products, training and research. In the UK we work ... proportionally fewer instances of cancer, stroke and coronary heart disease compared to urban areas. This is a cause for celebration. Yet the unique characteristics of rural areas, with their low population densities
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the premise that empowering, supporting and inspiring trusted intermediaries to be Digital Champions is a highly effective and sustainable way of delivering digital skills. The One Digital Programme ran ... network of community based digital sessions embedded in the community; and it is delivering sessions in the community that is most engaging for older people. The use of non-standard technology (such as
