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Exercise at home Hopefully you will find these resources useful to help maintain a healthy and active life when we are all spending more time at home. If you've not done physical activity for a while,
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the major economic contributions that older people make through paid employment, voluntary roles, caring responsibilities and as consumers. An ageing population may bring challenges but it is also a significant ... people also undertake vital caring responsibilities for partners, relatives, friends, neighbours and grandchildren. It has been estimated that unpaid carers provide 96% of all care provided in the community
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the criteria for either or both of the two components – the ‘care component’ and the ‘mobility component’. You may be eligible for the care component if you require help with everyday tasks such as cooking ... cooking or dressing, and don’t have anyone giving you the care you need (such as a family member). You may be eligible for the mobility component if you have severe difficulties walking without assistance
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hazards, such as sewage in the home during a flood. Experiencing cognitive decline or dementia, leading to confusion and difficulty managing one’s life and taking care of oneself. Poor mental health ... gas/electricity Living in a bungalow or park home, with no second floor to escape move possessions to. Low income, no savings or financial safety net, no home/flood insurance cover. Older people are a
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winter 3 Your winter health 6 Keeping yourself warm 12 Keeping your home warm 14 What extra money could I be eligible for? 16 Heating your home efficiently 17 Useful organisations 21 Helpful telephone numbers ... Winter wrapped up What this guide is about This guide explains what you can do to get yourself and your home ready for winter, as well as where to go for more information and support. Throughout this guide you
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cloudy out, so be careful even when it’s not sunny. • Talk to your optician about prescription sunglasses. Make sure any sunglasses you wear have a CE mark and UV400 label. 3 When you’re at home. • Keep blinds ... confusion, cramps, dark urine and feeling weak. You don’t have to feel thirsty to be dehydrated. • Be careful of heat exhaustion – the symptoms include headaches, dizziness, nausea and a fast pulse. If you feel
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gas industry and highlight how the Government will ensure gas supplies will continue to reach our homes. Our local communities play a vital role in supporting older people, and we look at some of the practical ... we hear about some fantastic work from our Age Cymru partners, with Age Cymru Powys offering free home energy checks while Age Cymru Gwynedd a Mon are busy delivering more than 300 hot meals a week to
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A significant number of all workers employed under a ZHC work in health and social care, especially in domiciliary care. Those on ZHCs are more likely to be women or in full-time education, younger or ... flexibility that ZHCs offer, whereas others, such as many in poorly paid, low skilled sectors (e.g. social care), face a precarious existence with intermittent working patterns and pay. 3. Overview Definition
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will be rolled out in the coming months, with initial priority given to frontline health and social care workers as well as those aged 80 and over. It’s also a good time to reflect on the overwhelming support ... bottle! 3The quarterly newsletter from Age Cymru Winter Warmth Edition 2020 Keeping your home warm and safe Keep your home at a warm and stable temperature and preheat your bedroom so that it’s warm for when
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by the Welsh Government. The criteria for this are: · you own or privately rent your home; and · you live in a home that is energy inefficient and, therefore, expensive to heat; and · you, or someone ... 4pm, Monday – Friday) • Page 22: Instead of Charis Grants, you should contact the Warm and Safe Homes (WASH) Advice line on 0800 304 7159. To contact the Citizens Advice consumer helpline you should
