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Cymru Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. More than ever before, older people are facing some of the hardest challenges imaginable. Some live in poverty or can’t get the basic care ... vision is a society which offers all people in Wales the best experience of later life. Older people are valued, included and able to shape decisions affecting their lives. Our mission is to improve the lives
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parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. ... freedom’). Older people may find it particularly difficult to make a valid will, this may be because they are living with dementia, vulnerable to ‘undue influence’ or have general problems communicating and understanding
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relating to park homes (also called mobile homes or caravans). It is aimed at park homeowners who are entitled to use their home as a permanent residence, not people staying or living in holiday caravans ... Introduction Park homes are typically prefabricated single-storey houses that are manufactured off-site and installed on land owned privately or by a local authority. They are also called mobile homes
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one million older people in over 40 developing countries. The challenges spelt out in this report are principally for the UK Government and Parliament. For more information about the policy priorities ... independence, security: these things are tremendously important to us as we age and in their absence later life is bound to be tougher and less pleasant, and it also means people are less able to be self-reliant
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disability, but the rules depend on your pension scheme. Be aware of pension scams as you are nearing pension age. Fraudsters are more likely to approach you with advice about withdrawing and investing your pension ... risks and tax issues. Deciding what to do with your pension pot can be complicated – there are many factors to consider and financial terms to understand. You don’t have to rush into
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Government regulations and guidance on direct payments specifically 7 3 What are direct payments? 8 4 Background information on eligibility criteria and charging procedures for local ... of direct payments to NHS continuing healthcare 16 7 Support services for people who are eligible for direct payments (and have mental capacity) 17
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virtual series of five webinars arranged and organised by HOPE (Helping others participate and engage), held over a period of two weeks, between 19 October and 5 November. Break out rooms provided discussion ... technology, no access to the financial resources, or no support to develop the appropriate skills. Where virtual or telephone support was being provided group,discussions raised concerns over confidentiality
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be a carer to be eligible for Carer’s Allowance. Plenty of people find themselves in a situation where they’re caring for a loved one. “I claim a disability benefit so I can’t be eligible for a carer’s ... then you won’t be paid Carer’s Allowance – this is because State Pension and Carer’s Allowance are classed as ‘overlapping’ benefits, which can’t be paid at the same time. However, if your State Pension
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We know that many people across the globe are interested in learning what they can do to maintain their brain health as they age. An abundance of sources are now available for people to find information ... difficult to know what the weight of current science says when new and sometimes conflicting studies are reported. The GCBH makes its recommendations to help people know what practical steps they can take
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of wishes 24 Conversations with your GP and medical team 25 Terms you may hear 27 Considering where you would like to be looked after 29 Care at home 30 Care from a hospice 31 Care homes 33 Advice ... and start getting your affairs in order. Taking steps now can give you confidence that your wishes are documented and that people close to you know what you would want, if there comes a time when you can
