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invisible. At the perfume counter the staff ignore me because I am an older woman with a stick. But if I’m with my daughter they are there in a flash. I have the money, I want to buy mascara and make-up ... you go into the shop.’ (Male, Derby) Finally, people often go shopping with relatives, friends or carers. Improving older people’s shopping experience will also benefit these companions, as they enjoy
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activities that I find I am not suitable for. Every older person should have access to an advocate if there is not a suitable member of the family.” Independent advocacy services can play an important ... that older people are aware of their rights and are able to exercise them. We asked some older people if they would be confident in knowing and understanding their basic human rights and their rights to services
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Service What we do .Age Cymru Advice provides an information and advice service to older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: W elfare benefits for older people including ... Friday between 9am and 4pm. Call us on:0300 303 4498(charged at a local rate). We can call you back if you’re concerned about your phone bill.Email advice: You can email us directly at:advice@agecymru
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team to ensure a high quality, timely and responsive service is provided to all older people and carers referred to it. 5. Establish, develop and support the work of the advocacy coproduction forums and ... of the cultures, environments and communities in which older people and carers live • Issues affecting older people and carers Skills/Ability • Ability to successfully manage a team of volunteers to
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team to ensure a high quality, timely and responsive service is provided to all older people and carers referred to it. 5. Establish, develop and support the work of the advocacy co-production forums and ... of the cultures, environments and communities in which older people and carers live • Issues affecting older people and carers Skills/Ability • Ability to successfully manage a team of volunteers to
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pages 23-26). Contact details for organisations near you can usually be found in your local phone book. If you have difficulty finding them, your local Age Cymru should be able to help (see page 23). This guide ... Safe-registered engineer (see page 25). If you are a tenant, your landlord should check your gas heating system and appliances for safety at least once a year. Never block air vents and if you have wood-burning, coal
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withdrawal from services or supportive networks. Possible signs of emotional / psychological abuse A carer or family member deliberately isolating the adult who needs care and support, and refusing without
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care home manager will arrange for your test and PPE.You must let the care home know if you’ve any symptoms of Covid or if you’ve come into contact with someone who has received a positive test. 3. Will ... at weekends? Most visits to care homes currently take place at weekends. It would be most helpful if you could offer some hours at the weekend but not essential. 8. Will I be asked to support the care
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Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older Take Action Today Falls Risk Check if you are at risk Action Medication Do you take 4 or more medications daily?Has it been 12 months or more since you ... health care assistant. You can also ask at your local pharmacy Care & Repair Cymru Falls Risk Check if you are at risk Action Incontinence bladder and/ bowel Do you have trouble making it to the toilet
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What we do. Age Cymru Advice provides an information and advice service to older people, their carers and families in Wales on a range of issues including: Ø Welfare benefits for older people including ... Friday between 9am and 4pm. Call us on: 0300 303 44 98 (charged at a local rate). We can call you back if you’re concerned about your phone bill. Ø Email advice: You can email us directly at: advice@agecymru
