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per cent of older people over 55 have no housing wealth at all2. This percentage is likely to grow as increasing numbers of older people find themselves living in rented property. Around 75 per cent ... projections. Despite this, in the longer term, homeownership is likely to decline for future generations as the private rented sector continues to expand. 1.1. Trends in private renting Overall, in 2014-15
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Hospital discharge January 2022 Age Cymru welcomes the Senedd’s inquiry into hospital discharge as this an area that disproportionately affects older people and older carers. Age Cymru provide a person ... waiting in hospital for a care package, without knowledge of why they are waiting, or any information as to their options and rights in this process. We hear from our local Age Cymru partners that the majority
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the residents and drew their portraits for an animated film. The portraits were subsequently offered as a gift of thanks. Following the success of the first few conversations, we were able to invite three ... the home and engage more confidently with technology. 2 Connection • The care homes chose Zoom as their preferred method of connection. They felt it was accessible and easy to use. The homes said that
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Colechin, Paul Bivand and Rowan Foster June 2014 Foreword Long-term unemployment, usually defined as being out of work for over a year, is one of the most serious challenges facing the over 50s in the ... external factors involved, the design and structure of the Work Programme is at least in part responsible as well. It also presents clear evidence that age itself is a barrier to returning to work – simply being
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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: May 2024 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ ... by joining our Readers’ Panel. You don’t need any specialist knowledge at all. Join our Readers’ Panel at www.ageuk.org.uk/readers-panel. 2) Tell us your story. Have you been affected by any of the issues
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help keep you warm, safe and well this winter. We want to show you that no matter how challenging life can sometimes seem that there’s advice, help and support out there. So, please if you’re struggling ... information about the articles in this winter edition of Age Matters or advice on issues such as benefits and entitlements you can talk to one of Age Cymru’s expert advisers, in Welsh or English, on 0300 303 44
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still rely on consumers at retirement becoming informed, engaged and taking active decisions. Just as there has not been strong competitive pressure placed on companies to offer good value annuities, there ... rate tax charge. Spreading withdrawals over a number of years could dramatically reduce the tax they pay. Consider using DC pensions to repay expensive debt: Consumers with expensive unsecured debt could
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opportunity such as Tai Chi using www.dewis.wales or contact Age Cymru Advice Line on 08000 223 444 for other exercise opportunities Stay Safe Is your home safe and warm and does it help you manage well? •
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those who are online there are a variety of different users. Some people derive great benefits, such as being able to shop and bank from home, especially useful for people in rural areas with sparse services ... forced to go online. vii. Given the risk of the further removal of offline access to essential services, and the resulting deprivation and stress, the Government should consider imposing a levy to pay for the
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poorer than those without the condition. People with dementia stay longer in hospital than others who go for the same procedure. Longer stays are associated with worsening symptoms of dementia and poorer ... regularity of reviews of its use; the number of patients taken off the medication at three months (as recommended) and the overall level of use of such medication. Overall, we would like to see a marked
