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editors: Dr Susan Davidson, Professor James Goodwin, and Phil Rossall Age UK works to improve later life for the 14 million older people in the UK. We do this by addressing health inequality, reducing loneliness ... those in later life in all its forms. We also speak for the long-term interests of every one of us, so that experiences of ageing grow better for each passing generation. Improving later life. Understanding
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quality services 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. 2. We welcome ... beyond this becomes less common and more of us will need help. Increasing numbers of those providing care are themselves older people. The peak age for caring in the UK is estimated to be between 50 and 59
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this will help the pharmacist deal with urgent requests and queries. • You may need to take ID with you and you will need to know the name and address of the person you’re collecting for. For further information ... common-health-questions/caring-carersand-long-term-conditions/can-i-pick-up-aprescription-for-someone-else/ Here are a few basic precautions for handling prescriptions; 1. Follow social distancing protocol and don’t take
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factsheet explains how Carer’s Allowance may affect any other benefits you, or the person you care for, are receiving, and what to do if you have a change of circumstance. Carer’s Allowance is being replaced ... the rules for Carer Support Payment differ, that is clearly explained. For further information about Carer Support Payment, contact Age Scotland. The information in this factsheet is correct for the period
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special rules for valuing these). Any lump sum payments you received from deferring your State Pension is not included as capital. Your income and capital must be below a certain limit for you to be eligible ... means-tested benefit. This level is an estimate of the amount you need to live on and is set by the government. If your income and capital are greater than this level then you may not be eligible to claim
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1 Experiences of people aged 50 or over in Wales who look after, or give any unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of long-term physical or mental ill-health ... or problems related to older age, and don’t access support 1. Do you look after or give any unpaid help or support to family members, friends, neighbours or others because of longterm physical or mental
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AgeUKIG31 Practical advice for making and updating your will. Wills and estate planning. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by ... story. Have you been affected by any of the issues in this guide? Has Age UK’s information and advice helped? If so, we’d love to hear from you to provide relatable examples that benefit others. Email your
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If you want to stay independent in your own home for longer, there are adaptations that can make your life easier. Read more information about adaptations and funding them here.
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consider when remarrying. Taking some time to think about your finances can save a lot of heartache for you and your family in the future.
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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.
