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Ageing in squalor and distress: older people in the private rented sector Older people who privately rent their homes Age UK, October 2016 Contact: joe.oldman@ageuk ... oldman@ageuk.org.uk 1 1. Introduction The media often reports high figures for the amount of housing wealth owned by older people, with one estimate putting the figure at £1.28 trillion1. But these reports
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Improving later life. Age UK is the new force combining Age Concern and Help the Aged. With almost 120 years of combined history to draw on, we are bringing together our talents, services and solutions ... life. We have brought together leading experts in the field to create this authoritative guide to ageing better. We are grateful to all the contributors who gave their time freely to make this vision
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volunteer with Age Cymru? Started as a walker, then got roped in to being a walking leader. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? Adds interest, putting back into the community. What do you ... you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Meeting people, taking exercise. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Give it a try.
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you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? I applied to train and volunteer for Age Cymru Tai Chi because I wanted to be a member of a group but they were all full in my area. What difference to your life has ... to you? The volunteering I have done and currently do adds to the variety of interest in my life. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Looking across the range of volunteering I have
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want to volunteer with Age Cymru? After retirement I was looking for something that would keep me physically and socially active, and use skills I had developed during my career What difference to your life ... contributing to the local community. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Keeping physically active and social interaction What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved
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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 ... Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales Advocacy Advocacy is an important service to support people to have their voices heard, their wishes respected and to feel equal
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Finding a tradesperson with the right skills and approach for your job requirements can save you money, time and frustration. Be wary of traders who knock on your front door unexpectedly looking to get ... friends for personal recommendations. This is often the easiest and safest way to find a tradesperson who will give a quality service. using the TrustMark tool to find tradespeople. TrustMark is the only
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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 ... Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. ©2020 Age Cymru. Creating an age friendly Wales ‘Being a Friend’ Who can be a ‘Friend’? • Potentially anyone in Wales who is not self-isolating can be a ‘Friend’ if they know someone
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Looking after your teeth and gums is important at any age. Even if you feel there’s nothing wrong, it’s still important to visit your dentist regularly. If you’re on certain benefits you can receive free ... treatment and may also be eligible for help through the NHS low income scheme . Our Factsheets below contain further information: For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
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Volunteering Role: Nordic Walking Leader Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? I became a volunteer with Age Cymru after participating in the Nordic Walking at Maggies Singleton. I had been attending ... had completed 6 months of chemo. I suggested to my husband Michael, we try out the Nordic walking, he is extremely fit! And was encouraging me to start exercising, the Nordic walking looked like it was a
