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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 and your savings. ... Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you have some savings or your income is higher than the basic State Pension. You may be eligible for one or both parts. How much is it worth? Depending on
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Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Because Age Cymru supports the Nordic Walking programme at Maggie’s. Many cancer patients are older and belong to the 50+ age group so may be lonely and not getting ... find out you have cancer means you need a support group. Age Cymru Nordic Walking programme covers all of these support, friendship and exercise. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you?
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than ever for older people to help protect themselves against the flu. Getting your free flu vaccination is the best way to help protect your health this winter. What is the flu? The flu is an illness ... It's caused by the influenza virus and is very contagious. It's in season from October through to March. Even if the weather's mild, you can still catch it. What are the symptoms of the flu? Symptoms of
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Care home checklist Things to look out for and questions to ask AgeUKIL5 First impressions Are the buildings and grounds well maintained? n Is there an accessible garden or courtyard? n Do the home and ... garden feel inviting? n Are there pleasant views surrounding the home? n Do the staff seem welcoming? n Is the home clean and does it smell fresh? n Are the rooms a comfortable temperature? n Are the rooms
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We’re campaigning to raise awareness of unclaimed Armed Forces pensions amongst people aged 60 or over in Wales, who could be benefitting from this scheme. Armed Forces pensions could be going unclaimed ... may not like making claims. But eligible veterans have already paid into the pension scheme, so it is therefore rightfully theirs to claim. We are also encouraging veterans who believe they may have an
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did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? To help the well being of older people and to promote the work the Age Cymru does to improve the lives of older people. What difference to your life has volunteering ... wellbeing Learnt new skills as a Nordic Walking Instructor and a Tai Chi Instructor. Made new friends. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Bringing a smile to people’s faces. Watching
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FAQ for Care Home Volunteers 1. Do I need to have had both Covid-19 Vaccinations? Check with the care home for their policy on vaccination requirement. 2. Will I need to take a Covid test and wear ... wear PPE? The care home manager will advise you on their current regulations for Covid testing and PPE. You must let the care home manager know if you have symptoms of Covid infection. Do not attend the care
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Role: Lift Leader Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Our group was in danger of disintegrating without someone training as a Lift Leader. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you ... and lead a group. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Making friends with people I would not normally come in contact with. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming
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Chi Leader Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Everyone else stepped backwards and I thought the programme was important so I stepped forward. What difference to your life has volunteering made ... need. It’s well worth the time and effort. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? The people I meet What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering
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This survey is a follow up to the survey we undertook in Summer 2020 for people aged 50 or over across Wales, and is being undertaken by key organisations that represent older people. It is important that ... that this has made on them. This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Your response is anonymous. Thank you for your support in completing this survey. A. Lockdown A1. During the lockdowns I was part
