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people.2 As people grow older they are more likely to develop continence issues; in the UK, 1 in 3 women and 1 in 7 men over 65 experience incontinence.3 Despite the importance of these facilities, public
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yet to be seen. Moreover, the scheme comes too late for those in the middle of their working lives. Women in their 40s, for example, will not be able to build up a decent pension under auto enrolment alone
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state pension age for women was introduced from April 2010. As the Wave 5 interviews were carried out June 2010-July 2011, there is a theoretical possibility that some of the women in our sample who were ... coming months. In fact there were only very few women (26) in our sample who were aged exactly 60 at the wave 5 interview and so the increase in SPA for women does not affect the results reported here. iii
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incomes below 60 per cent median income after housing costs (AHC) in 2011/12.1 14 per cent of women pensioners, compared to 13 per cent of men. 29 per cent of private tenants and 25 per cent of ... relative poverty, the following proportions are in poverty (after housing costs)7: 14 per cent of women pensioners, 13 per cent of men 29 per cent of private tenants and 25 per cent of social tenants
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abuse and sexual violence whilst staying at home there is a free helpline. The helpline can advise women, men, children and people worried about a friend or relative. They can also visit Live Fear Free for
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requirements appears to be a need for disability equipment or a home adaptation. An OT is someone trained to assess the special needs of people with disabilities and to make recommendations on what work ... domestic needs. In this hypothetical case, the recommended hoisting equipment, its use by properly trained home care staff and its ongoing maintenance will be an essential and integral element of the local
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should ensure the development of a fully integrated sustainable transport network in Wales, with trains and buses linked to other forms of transport including community transport, pedestrian and cycle ... railway stations include stairs to platforms and a lack of lifts. Older people who can and want to use trains require reliable rail travel supported by adequate infrastructure, including seating and accessible
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has been illegal for five years. This can lead to older workers being overlooked for recruitment, training and promotion, or leaving the labour market before they are ready to do so with detrimental effects
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tai chi, Nordic Walking and our chairbased exercise programme called LIFT (Low Impact Functional Training). Eat well by sticking to a routine and try to eat at least five portions of fruit and vegetables
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‘one-stopshop’ approach they provide.69 However, it is important that such intermediaries, who are not trained advisers, do not stray beyond information provision and signposting into giving advice. Information ... older people in a range of ways: by providing trained volunteers to deliver information and advice in a community language to their clients; by providing training opportunities, free of charge, with Age UK
