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not able to say what matters to me especially when lots of people are telling me what would be best for me. • I need someone independent to help me say how I feel • Sometimes I struggle to remember information ... com/agecymru Promoting equality for all Hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb i bawb What difference did an advocate make? “ My advocate was the only person who listened to me and only me, who understood everything I said
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not able to say what matters to me especially when lots of people are telling me what would be best for me. • I need someone independent to help me say how I feel • Sometimes I struggle to remember information ... com/agecymru Promoting equality for all Hyrwyddo cydraddoldeb i bawb What difference did an advocate make? “ My advocate was the only person who listened to me and only me, who understood everything I said
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detect any vision problems early, before they cause you to lose your balance and coordination. Check for hearing problems As you get older you might find your hearing isn't as great as it used to be. Talk ... make my home fall proof? Many slips, trips and falls happen in or around the home. Keeping an eye out for potential hazards can make your home a safer place. Making some simple changes around your home
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Attendance Allowance (AA) is extra money for those who need help at home due to a disability or illness. If you’re over State Pension age (currently 66 years old for both men and women) and you need help ... to use your AA to pay for a carer. Many people spend the extra money on other types of help in the home, or on equipment to help them stay independent. For example, it could help you pay bills, get meals
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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. We welcome the ... impacts individuals further. It is vital that public service responses are tailored accordingly in order for older victim/survivors to feel safe, and that perpetrators of gender based violence and abuse have
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local Age UKs to make their mainstream services more accessible to people with dementia and their carers. This support was delivered by Dementia Adventure CIC (www.dementiaadventure.co.uk) and Innovations ... starting point for individuals and organisations that are interested in working to become dementia friendly. The guide also has a wide range of links and resources which will be useful for those interested
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Information, advice and advocacyMay 2021Summary Good q uality information and advice is essential for older people. Factually accurate and impartial information and advice help us to make informed decisions ... needs to be recognised that specialist information may be required by older people with regard to, for example, retirement, benefits advice, changing or declining physical or mental health, social care
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over Zoom. Safeguarding is staff and volunteers’ responsibility; it’s everyone’s duty to keep adults who need care and support safe from abuse and neglect. This two-hour interactive session ensures that all ... respond to any safeguarding concerns or disclosures whilst in their role. A safe and confidential space for participants to discuss and gain a clear understanding of safeguarding Covering organisations policy
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Risk Assessment - example document for volunteers The completed document must be shared with all volunteers and associated staff. For it to be useful, it must be shared with those involved. Your ... home manager. Assessment carried out by Date of Risk Assessment Review date What is the hazard Who may be harmed and why What action you’re taking to control risk Action carried out by When the action
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better work incentives for people of working age. Particular issues for those in their 50s and early 60s are: support for disability, digital exclusion and appropriate help for older jobseekers. At ... could be financially better off living alone and claiming Pension Credit. Carers and people with limited capacity to work who have an older partner may receive additional elements in Universal Credit but
