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pressure at all, it’s just a friendly chat with someone. I’ve found people who live in my community that I didn’t know before, and the chats help my own wellbeing as well as the person ... Cymru managed to match me perfectly with my friend in need. We have similar interests and can be chatting for hours about books. If these volunteer stories have inspired you to volunteer, then please join
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Age Cymru is the largest charity working with and for older people in Wales. Our vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life.
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noticing the positive changes in them i.e. from being shy or quiet, coming out of their shells and chatting more as their confidence grows. What would you say to someone who is thinking of becoming involved
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skills and signposting to organisations that can provide support. On line or telephone support Web chat or a telephone helpline could be available to provide support to those with some digital skills
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Advocacy and Safeguarding in Wales Newsletter Issue No 1 May 2020 Age Cymru Check in and Chat Service The service continues to provide some reassurances to older people, answer basic queries and link ... those living alone who may not have anyone to share their concerns. Others may just want to have a chat about what they saw on television last night. Hopefully, this initiative will help older people cope
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clock as I get a friendship call from my friend at Age Cymru. It puts a big smile on my face . We chat for about 25 minutes, and its lovely to know that somebody thinks and cares enough about me to check
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to just two of the questions. Question 1. Do you agree that the channels outlined (telephone, web chat, face-to-face and paper) are the right ones to enable people to interact with HMCTS in a meaningful
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made them want to help older people who are alone.5 There were 33,000 visits to Age UK’s befriending web pages and 12,000 people approached Age UK to find out more about volunteering opportunities. Age UK ... they were lonely. ‘It means I know someone is looking out for me if I need help or just advice or a chat, I know I can turn to Age UK and I know that I’m not just another person on a list – I really feel
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food/smell/place? How to hold conversations online Support from care home staff is essential in arranging Zoom chats in homes and is really appreciated by all those they help. Virtual engagement can be challenging and ... they are significant. Creating an age friendly Wales Creu Cymru oed gyfeillgar At the end of each chat, we thank the residents for taking time out of their day to talk to us. Researchers studying gratitude
