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private and the community sector, which means that it can be difficult to implement improvements. Yet, access to transport, or the lack of it, can have a profound impact on the quality of life, health ... of those in later life – for example, 1.45 million people aged 65+ in England find it difficult to travel to hospital and 630,000 find it difficult or very difficult to get to their GP. Transport is vital
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married people, and half of all people aged 75+ live alone.3 2.5 times health impact People defrauded in their own homes are 2.5 times more likely to either die or go into residential care within a year ... with dementia. The financial and health impacts can be devastating. 1. Banks Banks have a vital role to play in helping consumers avoid scams. They can educate and warn customers; spot and challenge suspicious
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respected I have a voice and control I am involved in making decisions that affect my life My individual circumstances are considered I can speak for myself or have someone who can do it for me ... me and I get care through the Welsh language if I need it. “ Advocacy services are fundamental to supporting people to engage actively and participate in the development of their own well-being outcomes”
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creative. Gwanwyn has come just at the right time and feels like a good start! Thank you.‘‘ ‘‘ Gwanwyn, which means spring in Welsh, celebrates older age as a time of opportunity for renewal, growth and creativity ... much more. It is a time for performance, exhibition, workshops, discussion, networking and most importantly fun! Gwanwyn celebrates its 10th birthday this year, providing a timely opportunity to look
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each year by any form of transport begins to declinei. Although travel by car as a passenger or driver is still the primary form of travel, the percentage of older people holding a driving license is lower ... benefits of local transport are gained by the individual – for example, leisure, employment, more family time. Is it right for the Government to subsidise these things? Yes. An effective and sustainable local
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WELCOME Thank you for your interest in being a non-executive Director of Age Cymru Enterprises. I hope that you will find this pack informative and useful in supporting your decision to apply. Age ... our subsidiaries is enhanced when we have trustees from a diverse range of backgrounds and skills. I very much look forward to receiving your application. Please do contact me if you wish to have an
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1 As chair of Age UK and the Malnutrition Task Force I’m delighted to have been asked to write the foreword of this book. We all seem to find it difficult to have conversations about dying and death. ... know this because of our social research, which gave us some surprising insights – it seems that we can all talk to our peers but not to our families. This book is designed for everyone; to help us start
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processes across delivery programmes, ensuring that appropriate methodologies are recognised and used. He can be contacted at Vinal.Karania@ageuk.org.uk or on 020-3033-1182. jjj Page 4 of 71 jjj Page ... .................................................................... 32 jjj Page 6 of 71 Support Time and Budget ......................................................................................
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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 ... 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
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lead the decision making? • Get the right support you need when you need it? • Be supported to say what matters to you and why? • Understand information about services or your rights? • Understand your ... community and have issues or concerns that you’re finding it difficult to resolve? If you think that HOPE can support you, please e-mail advocacy@agecymru.org.uk or call 029 2043 1555 Creating an age friendly
