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dependent for cultural explanation on younger family members you are quicker to assimilate.6 Mental health issues can be a particular risk for older refugees and asylum seekers. Refugees and asylum seekers ... origin or while fleeing that country. These experiences can have a long-term effect on the mental health of individual refugees and asylum seekers.10,15 When asked which expression would apply to their
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said they were involved in formal volunteering at least once per year.3 Volunteering benefits both health and quality of life. Older volunteers report that their volunteering: • gives them a role in life ... respected, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8 • decreases mortality and improves self-rated health,9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14 • increases mental health and decreases depression,15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20 • reduces stress and increases
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August 2023 2 of 57 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 4 2 Recent housing legislation relating to people who rent ... authorities to improve living conditions 14 3.4 Local authority environmental health departments 16 4 Care & Repair Cymru 16 5 Heating and insulation improvements 17 6 Home safety if
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enter winter many of us are thinking about what the coming months will bring. Colder and shorter days means there are fewer opportunities for us to get out and about and meet others. Outbreaks of Covid ... with a volunteer for a weekly friendship call, rekindled the Welsh language for Muriel. And we hear about some fantastic work from our Age Cymru partners, with Age Cymru Powys offering free home energy checks
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person you’re supporting can’t leave the house, it’s still important for their physical and mental health, to keep moving. Whether that’s turning on their favourite song and dancing, undertaking housework ... walk outdoors if they stay more than two metres from others, although many people may be anxious about doing this. Stay connected Connecting regularly with friends and family, and other support is important
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skills shortages, and for the individual it’s often devastating in relation to personal finances, health and self-esteem. Age discrimination in employment is illegal and the default retirement age was abolished ... highlights: ‘If Wales is to have a workforce that is fit for the future, employers must consider the health and caring implications of this demographic shift and identify ways to create more age friendly
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skills shortages, and for the individual it’s often devastating in relation to personal finances, health and self-esteem. Age discrimination in employment is illegal and the default retirement age was abolished ... highlights: ‘If Wales is to have a workforce that is fit for the future, employers must consider the health and caring implications of this demographic shift and identify ways to create more age friendly
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2 of 71 Contents 1 Information about this factsheet 5 1.1 Local Health Boards and local authority social services departments 6 2 Welsh Government / NHS ... 2014 13 2.7 Welsh Government ‘Welsh Health Circular: Implications of the Social Services and Well-being (Wales) Act 2014 for Health Boards and NHS Trusts’ 14 3 Hospital
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with age-friendly services, products and business partnerships • c ommission research to tackle ill-health and boost quality of life • w ork globally to help over a million people and their dependants in ... generally to balance their personal needs with work commitments. This report provides a valuable resource about flexible working, common practices, and employers’ and employees’ experiences. It drills down into
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considerable consequences for wider health and wellbeing. Compared with the general older population, older people with sight loss: • Are more likely to have other health conditions • Are more likely to have ... have difficulty accessing health services • Are more likely to live in poverty • Are less likely to be able to shop for every day necessities without assistance • Are less likely to play as much sport
