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essential that older people feel empowered to speak up about their own choices and views. We believe that work is needed to increase knowledge and raise awareness of the rights of older people across Wales. For
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Cadbury is joining forces with Age UK to fight loneliness We’re proud that Age UK is working with Cadbury to help draw attention to the 225,000 older people who often go a whole week without speaking to
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money, e.g. they talk about how you will own the actual assets they may sell if the investment doesn’t work as expected, or use legal jargon to mislead you They promise you tempting returns that sound too good
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common characteristics. The majority were 65+ and retired, only a minority were still in work or looking for work. Interviewees were asked to talk a little bit about themselves at the start of the interview ... sources and word of mouth amongst those already taking part in courses. Local publications appear to work well in terms of raising awareness of courses when these are well accessed and readily available in
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from older carers GP Resources Developed for Carers Week 2021, these resources for GPs and those working within primary healthcare settings aim to identify older carers at key points of contact. Although
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words, wills that are reasonably straightforward. If the will is more complex and need some additional work, the solicitor may ask you to pay the balance yourself. It is best to check when booking your appointment
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Caring can be rewarding but it can also be tiring and stressful, and if you give up work to be a carer it can also have an effect on your finances. Even if you don’t think of yourself as a carer, Carer’s
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about your care who you would like to visit you. You can record your advance statement in any way it works for you. However it is a important to give a copy of your advance statement to all those involved
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private and community sector. To make the most of shrinking budgets all these organisations need to work together to make sure transport investment is properly targeted and innovative solutions are found ... planning. Public transport needs to be physically accessible to older people. The Government should work with transport operators and local transport authorities to improve the physical accessibility, safety
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people bring as employees and contributors to wider society and to the economy. More people are working for longer than ever before. For some this is through choice while, for others, a combination of ... that continuing to work is a financial imperative. The increase in employment rates among older workers over the past few years is welcome but does not tell the full story of working life for the over 50s
