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Volunteering Role: Tai Chi (Qigong) Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? To deliver qigong classes for older people What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I volunteer with a number of ... of organisations – keeps me off the streets. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Delivering Tai Chi to people that enjoy and benefit from the experience. What would you say to someone
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Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? Having retired I wanted to do something useful and satisfying, which would give me a role. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? A new ... new interest, meeting new people, learning new skills. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? The relationships I am building with older people. What would you say to someone who is
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these apply to you? 1. ‘My claim was turned down’ Your circumstances may have changed since the last time you applied, especially if it was a while ago. If your care needs have increased, you may find you’re ... eligible . 2. ‘My income’s too high’ Attendance Allowance is assessed purely on your disability or health condition and your care or supervision needs. It isn’t means-tested so it doesn’t matter what you
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Age Matters The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Autumn Edition 2021 Creating an age friendly Wales www.agecymru.org.uk facebook.com/agecymru twitter.com/agecymru 2 The quarterly newsletter from ... from Age Cymru Autumn Edition 2021 Funding our services to meet an increasing demand will be one of our key challenges By Victoria Lloyd, Chief Executive, September 2021 This year, the months have passed
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Your rights as a carer You’re an unpaid carer if you look after, or give any help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of longterm physical or mental ill-health or disability ... carer, you’ve certain rights that can help make your life that bit easier. You have the right to: • receive information, advice and assistance from your Local Authority about support services like practical
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Volunteering Role: LIFT Instructor Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? I retired and wanted to do something useful. What difference to your life has volunteering made to you? I really enjoy the interaction ... classes and look forward to each week with them, they can lift my mood to. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Listening to the older generation is refreshing and they are incredibly interesting
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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? Given ... self confidence in myself and my ability to talk to 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
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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 to you? ... achievement and console those in 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
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people. This means that what you get depends on your income and your savings. There are 2 parts to Pension Credit: • Guarantee Credit – this tops up your weekly income to a guaranteed minimum level. ... 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 your eligibility, you can claim one or
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AgeUKIG38 Healthy eating Your guide to eating well Information and advice you need to help you love later life. We’re Age UK and our goal is to enable older people to love later life. We are passionate ... affirming that your later years can be fulfilling years. Whether you’re enjoying your later life or going through tough times, we’re here to help you make the best of your life. Our network includes Age Cymru,
