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to that of interviewer and researcher. The editor would like to thank those who volunteered their time and effort to this project, in particular, the co-researchers: Julie Asumu, Roger Bysouth, Angela ... with local people. These debates can help us to think about the nature of the power relationships at play in our work, and the extent to which taking different approaches can lead to different outcomes for
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older people’s experiences of loneliness – Christopher Williams Page 7 Loneliness in later life: what are the risk factors? – Dr Deborah Morgan Page 12 Combatting loneliness amongst older people – prioritise ... inability to contribute to society or fulfil their own potential. There is increasing evidence that this can have severe implications for physical and mental health. People may become increasingly isolated in
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1. Be able to describe what advocacy is and why it is important 2. Have identified the key principles of advocacy and understand why independence is important 3. Recognise what barriers there are to people ... Introduction • History of advocacy • Advocacy definition • Advocacy principles • The purpose of advocacy • What is advocacy • Types of advocacy • Independent Professional Advocacy • Advocacy, rights and barriers
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organisations that can help. The information in this factsheet is applicable in England and Wales. If you live in Scotland or Northern Ireland, please contact Age Scotland or Age NI. Contact details can be found ... helpline are not licensed to give debt advice. Contact details for advice agencies that can offer debt advice can be found in the Useful organisations section. Age UK factsheet 75 August 2024 Dealing
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authority commissioning officers and community team leaders that team members that spoke to us about what’s happening in their areas. 2 Why are we still waiting? Delays in social care in Wales – September ... 2022 has reduced and the efforts local authorities have and are making appear to be reducing waiting times. However, delays in access to social care are still too long. 2. Efforts on social care recovery
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loneliness amongst older people No one should have no one 03 What is Age UK doing to address loneliness? 05 What have we learnt? 10 What can you do to prevent and tackle loneliness? 12 References 15 ... personal and painful experience and people can feel completely hopeless. Luckily for many, life moves on and these feelings pass. But for some of us loneliness can become chronic, making us miserable and
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in the number of older people that have told us they have had to seek private dental care as they can no longer wait for their NHS dentist (if they have been able to register with an NHS dentist at all) ... worry older people experience with delays in access to necessary dental care: “I didn’t see a dentist for 2 years and I am permanently worried about my deteriorating teeth.” (Vale of Glamorgan) “Everything
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(If not a medical problem) • Get them to focus on why, where and what may have contributed to their fall • Discuss actions they can take to reduce the risk of falling • Give them a Take Action Today ... Today information sheet Steady On A strong core and good balance can be acheived by staying active and taking exercise • Suggest to patients to look for a local strength and balance focused exercise
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everyone what HOPE is all about and the service and opportunity we provide. Age Cymru’s HOPE project provides independent advocacy support to local older people (50+) and carers so they can help shape ... to deal with their concerns or don’t have the confidence to speak up about what they really need. If you’re an adult and can spare a few hours or more a week and wish to help older people (50+) and carers
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before, older people are facing some of the hardest challenges imaginable. Some live in poverty or can’t get the basic care they need to live with dignity. Sadly, older people often have to face these issues ... established but want to continue developing. Each of the chapters in each section can be used independently and most of the time you will probably be dipping into the parts you need. However, please bear in
