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We'd like to introduce you to some of our amazing volunteers who help make a difference to the lives of older people in Wales.
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Creating an age friendly Wales cARTrefu What is cARTrefu? cARTrefu is an exciting arts project run by Age Cymru. Since 2015 we’ve been matching Welsh care homes with some of Wales’ most creative artists ... Our cARTrefu artists have enabled hundreds of older people in Wales to create their own art through sessions in Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Words and Music. These sessions have now been simplified and
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AgeUKIG50 Extra money if you’re on a low income. Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income ... • Guarantee Credit – this tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. • Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you have some savings or your income is higher than the basic State
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offer an income in later life. When you approach retirement, will you cash in your pension pot or get a lifetime annuity? Get information about the options.
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If you want to stay independent in your own home for longer, there are adaptations that can make your life easier. Read more information about adaptations and funding them here.
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Do you know what benefits you’re entitled to? You can check quickly and easily - with our online personalised benefits calculator.
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Use our resources to find out how to spot loneliness in those you care for and what you can do to help.
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Fortunately, really bad weather doesn’t come around too often in Wales. But it’s worth making sure you’re prepared if we are told to expect severe weather, especially winter storms, ice or snow.
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heart of #FallsAwareness2021 week. Our campaign is called Steady on Stay Safe. This is a systematic, public health approach based on similar, very successful, attempts at reaching as many older people in ... New Zealand. Evidence from studies in the Southern Hemisphere indicate a 25-30% reduction in the incidence of falls that require health intervention. Does it cost anything? No, all we require is your time
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help us work towards an age friendly Wales. As a volunteer, you will not be required to support personal care for residents, but you will: • Be part of a thriving‚ friendly organisation • Receive relevant ... relevant support and training • Gain valuable experience for career and personal development • Support a wide range of creative and engaging opportunities • Experience satisfaction knowing your contribution
