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Getting to know and understand the people we support Planning for the future Our success stories Making a referral Introduction We all deserve the right to have a voice in our lives. People living with dementia ... set of challenges in almost all areas of their lives. Age Cymru’s independent dementia advocacy project is committed to championing the voices of people living with dementia through these challenges. Our
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scams and cold calls can be annoying, frustrating, and even threatening. Find out what you can do to stop them and protect yourself from scams.
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Wales Supporting people to prepare You can help the person you’re supporting with preparing for eventualities that may arise. This can help people feel less anxious, and help things seem less uncertain ... volunteer paired with them in a different household, as well as you. • Help the individual construct a one-page summary for any Health/Social care worker needing to visit/have telephone contact, to assist in
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things that people can do to help stay mentally and physically well whilst at home. As a ‘Friend’ you could help the person you’re supporting be aware of what could help them stay fit and well. Exercise ... 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 with a bit more gusto, or finding a workout
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hundreds of thousands of older people without convenient access to basic banking services. This rate has accelerated in the past year, with more than 600 bank branches closing across Britain in this period ... MPs to respond to closures in your local area, as well as supporting services to become “Age Friendly”. The importance of bank branches Age UK is calling for all banks and building societies to work
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Moving in with family can seem like the ideal solution if you need support, want to spend more time with your grandchildren, or need to downsize.
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This is my legacy to Wales… …what’s yours going to be? Making a Will is so important. It gives you the peace of mind that your loved ones are cared for and your wishes are met. It also means ... means you can make a huge difference to those needing help and support by leaving a gift to a charity. We at Age Cymru believe that no one should spend later life feeling vulnerable and alone, and by remembering
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scams circulating. Please be scam aware and follow our tips below to help the person you’re supporting to stay safe. Encourage them to: • Be sceptical if they receive an email, text or WhatsApp message ... links. • Never provide personal data such as their full name, address, date of birth, bank details or pin numbers – scammers can use this information to steal their identity. • Not be pressured into donating
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the other person/s they live with. It’s useful for you to be aware of this when you’re providing help. • A carer is anyone of any age, who provides unpaid care and support to a relative, friend or neighbour ... dressing the person cared for; helping with toileting needs; administering medication; and providing emotional support. It might help the person you’re supporting to connect with other carers – Carers Wales
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Most people will be expected to pay something towards the costs of their accommodation and personal care from their income and capital.
