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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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1 Consultation response Establishment of the Citizen Voice Body for Health and Social Care, Wales Welsh Government March 2023 Age Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives ... 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
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AgeUKIG55 Tips for making your home dementia friendly. At home with dementia. 2 We’d love to hear from you. 1) Join our Readers’ Panel. Have your say and be involved in updating our guides by joining ... contains general advice only, it should not be relied on as a basis for any decision or action and cannot be used as a substitute for professional advice. Neither Age UK nor any of its subsidiary companies
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copy and by telephone. 19% of respondents were part of a shielded group and 15% lived with somebody who was part of a shielded group. 36% of respondents told us they were selfisolating and 30% told us they ... lockdown. We received responses from every local authority area in Wales. We wish to thank everybody who responded to this survey and shared their views and experiences. Experiences of Covid Survey Results
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copy and by telephone. 19% of respondents were part of a shielded group and 15% lived with somebody who was part of a shielded group. 36% of respondents told us they were selfisolating and 30% told us they ... lockdown. We received responses from every local authority area in Wales. We wish to thank everybody who responded to this survey and shared their views and experiences. Experiences of Covid Survey Results
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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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starting point to work from. 1 Creating an age friendly Wales Words Birds Birds can be a great theme for a creative session. Begin by asking your residents a question such as ‘What’s your favourite bird?’ ... different sayings that feature birds: ‘Like a duck to water’ ‘Wise as an owl’ ‘ What’s good for the goose is good for the gander’ Any words, memories or stories can be displayed on paper, written into a short
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falls prevention services 8 Examples of falls prevention services 12 Recommendations 21 Where to go for more information 22 Contents 2 Falls represent the most frequent and serious type of accident in people ... even the most minor fall can be catastrophic for an older person’s physical and mental health. Fear of falling again, among older people and those who care for them, reduces quality of life and well-being
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able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline for many older people. There are already high levels of loneliness and social isolation amongst older people ... environment around us is designed and adapted in an age friendly way so that it is sustainable and suitable for people of all ages. An age friendly community is one that has the capacity to support older people
