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to become an effective tool for improving the market through greater competition. Most older people want quiet enjoyment of their home with the reassurance that managing agents comply with high professional ... Although older residents may be keen to switch, with the appropriate advice and information, many others want quiet enjoyment of their home, with the reassurance that their provider is expected to adhere to high
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locally.’ Bristol Ageing Better, Big Lottery funded programme to combat loneliness 6 7 Feeling well We want everyone in later life to be able to enjoy life and feel well. Why does this matter? Life expectancy ... older people, flexible enough to address disability or caring responsibilities, and enable those who want to work in later life to have an income. • Have accessible, affordable and integrated transport options
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roll out across Wales, Age Cymru wants to hear older people’s views of the pandemic As vaccinations roll out across Wales, Age Cymru and its partner organisations want to hear about the over 50s experiences ... Highlights things to consider if you want to plan ahead and make financial and other arrangements for your funeral. It looks at options when deciding what type of funeral you want, ways to pay for a funeral, and
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individuals waiting, their carers, family and their wider support network. Through our research we wanted to understand: • The scale of the issue of waiting for care for older people across Wales • The local
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in hospital and nearing the end of his life. The hospital says they can’t do any more for him and want to discharge him. Phil lived in a care home with nursing prior to going into hospital, but this home ... place. However, the housing association that manages the sheltered accommodation says they do not want him to return because he is no longer well enough to manage, while Social Services are saying that
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to you everybody’s happy to help for a while, but you need to be a bit cheeky and ask for what you want. Betty, 96, Cardiff My husband was diagnosed with dementia two and a half years ago and has been ... died 12 years ago and I am practically emotionally dying. I am not in a good place. I don’t want pills, I want company. I’m struggling to keep going. Jane 84, Cardiff I lost my husband two years ago from
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For example, a local Age UK told us about a client having difficulties because the funeral director wanted payment in advance but DWP said 4 they could not make a payment until the invoice was sent after
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carer – what you’re entitled to, who you should speak to, and what other support is available. We also want to hear from you, so please email us at carers@agecymru.org.uk or call us on 029 2043 1538. 4 ... having the right to your own carers assessment if you want one. Significantly, carers can request an assessment, even if the person cared for doesn’t want one for their needs. If your needs as a carer cannot
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health and care, and ensuring all ages and communities have equal involvement. The public rightly want a modern service in which they have much better information about health and care, shared decision ... subjects. Perhaps they may want advice about how much they should be paying for a loved one’s care? Or perhaps they may wants to know if they are eligible for Pension Credit and want help with claiming it?
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aspirations, needs and a host of other characteristics. However, whatever their circumstances, most want to remain independent, taking control of their situations and having access to real choice in how ... Padma received a call from a rehab officer. She explains: “Initially I didn’t want to see her at all, I said “I don’t want anybody to come here and feel sorry for me” but she insisted. I am glad I eventually
