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can be applied in practice. Expert series To explain the research base for falls prevention exercise to give a better understanding of the programmes that have been shown to be effective in preventing falls ... 5 Evidence in practice 14 Evidence in practice: service examples 15 6 Conclusion 20 7 Bibliography 21 Why this guide? Falls prevention exercise has been proven to be extremely effective in reducing falls
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Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East Moors Road ... important service to support people to have their voices heard, their wishes respected and to feel equal in relationships with others so that they can feel empowered to speak up and be involved based on their
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Age Matters. We hope that this newsletter will give you a taste of some of the work we’ve been doing in communities across Wales over the last few months and bring you up to date with the issues we’ve been ... Cymru’s cARTrefu programme, that brought artistic and creative experiences to older people living in care homes in February. The rising cost of living and the impact of energy costs have been high on the agenda
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introduced in to UK law on 1 October 2006. They were aimed at securing the legal rights of older workers and engendering a cultural change towards more positive treatment of this age group in across all ... optimistic that following its abolition improvements will be more significant. • Line managers are in the vanguard of change, and their views are crucial. However, application of the anti-discrimination
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for Older Carers in Wales A guide for identifying, signposting, and supporting older carers in Wales Creating an age friendly Wales 2 A One-Stop-Shop Guide for Older Carers in Wales Contents Introduction ... Introduction to Age Cymru’s Carers Project 3 Identifying and supporting older unpaid carers in Wales 4 Your rights 5 Carers needs assessment 6 Should I talk to my GP? 8 Benefits and financial help
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legislation is so important for older people in the UK 1 The Human Rights Act and Older People– An Evidence Paper Background to Human Rights Legislation in the UK The modern human rights legal framework ... the United Nations adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. International human rights treaties In addition to the Universal Declaration are the UN human rights treaties which
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Summary Society is in the midst of a longevity revolution. The prevalence of sight loss increases with age: currently there are almost 2 million people aged 65 and over living with sight loss in the UK. This ... conditions • Are more likely to 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
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conduct April 2023 Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income ... and the opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We are pleased to respond to the
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assistance is provided to individuals to prevent things reaching a crisis point for them. Stepping in early to help people is crucial as it can reduce or delay the need longer term care and support. The ... carers can access support to assist them in their caring roles and maintain their own well-being • Well-being – supporting individuals to achieve well-being in every part of their lives; At the heart of
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----------- Age Cymru is a registered charity 1128436. Company limited by guarantee and registered in Wales and England 6837284. Registered office address Ground Floor, Mariners House, Trident Court, East ... Road, Cardiff CF24 5TD. © Age Cymru 2023 Care Home Volunteer Volunteer Name: Date Care Home Time in Time Out Notes --------------------------------------
