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Introduction Age Cymru is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... 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. We are pleased to respond
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Foreword Since 2010, the Baring Foundation has focussed its arts programme on participatory work with older people – creative ageing. We are pleased to be in a partnership with the Arts Council Wales to support ... a platform with David Cutler, Director of the Baring Foundation at our conference on Arts and Older People. It was with immense pride, and not a little surprise, that I heard him say that Wales led the
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Phone scams are a common way for criminals to con people out of money using various tricks to get your personal or financial information. Be aware of some of the most common phone scams and find out what ... tricks that scammers use so you can be prepared if you ever get a call like these. Coronavirus scams During this worrying time, you may receive an email, text or Whatsapp message about the Coronavirus (COVID-19)
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commissioned services relevant to a local area, particularly where there are large concentrations of older people or care and nursing homes. Guaranteeing seven day palliative care services, regardless of setting ... in relation to poor standards of care at the end of life. This is equally the case with care of older people, a group for whom end of life care is most relevant as it represents 90% of all deaths. A significant
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ResponsibilitiesTo work with veterans, veteran organisations and Age Alliance Wales to improve the lives of older veterans living in Wales through the partner organisations.Deliver training to partner organisations ... Knowledge Older people’s issues and barriers to accessing services Issues experienced by veterans Skills and abilityExcellent interpersonal skills and ability to work with a wide range of people .Excellent
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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: July 2024 3 Contents. What this guide is about 4 ... active. Being active is a great way to stay healthy – but what we’re able to do can change as we get older. It’s different from person to person, too. The most important thing is to find something that works
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network includes around 165 local Age UKs reaching most of England. In 2014-15 nearly 5.7million people came to Age UK and our local partners for information and advice on a range of issues to do with ... authorities can contribute to improvements in older people’s housing 3 1. Key points and recommendations All local authorities should have an older people’s housing strategy that works across all forms
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............................................................................. 21 6. Impact on older people ............................................................................................. ... future programme who generously gave their time to participate in the research, including the older people who participated, local Age UK partners, local stakeholders and volunteers. 4 Executive Summary
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your comments. Age Cymru's 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
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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: November 2023 3 Contents What this guide is about ... certain practical things that need doing, such as registering the death and arranging a funeral. Some people find getting on with practicalities a welcome distraction – while for others it’s the last thing
