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you are physically able and in good health, you could try more vigorous exercises. Being physically active also helps to boost our immune system too, so it’s a win win situation for our winter health. There ... great opportunities to meet people and make new friendships through our community based ‘physical activity programmes’. We offer group exercise classes such as Nordic Walking and Tai Chi facilitated by our
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a lack of understanding of dementia and its impact amongst both the general public and health and social care professionals. Whilst campaigns such as Dementia Friends have clearly raised awareness of the ... training for health and social care staff on recognising, understanding and managing dementia-related conditions. The Welsh Government to lead a programme of public awareness activity on the symptoms of dementia
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sufficient employment opportunities. That is why Age UK commissioned The Centre for Economic and Social Inclusion to carry out this research. It confirms that while there are external factors involved ... factors. Addressing this is important for several reasons. Equality and fairness, tackling the social and personal consequences of unemployment, and the (well proven) business and economic cases for
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form asking you about your general health and wellbeing. This will help you think about simple activities and interventions which can help you maintain your independence and reduce your risk of falling ... are worried about falling, this self assessment form is designed to help you think about simple activities and interventions which can help you to maintain your independence and reduce your risk of a fall
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pensioners, compared to 13 per cent of men. 29 per cent of private tenants and 25 per cent of social tenants compared to 10 per cent of owner occupiers. 31 per cent of Asian or Asian British (among ... below and some are explored in more detail later in this report (See also for example the Poverty and Social Exclusion website: http://www.poverty.ac.uk/). Definitions: Relative poverty – this measure
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Discretionary Assistance Fund can be found on page 39. For more information, see our free factsheet The Social Fund, Advances of Benefit and Local Welfare Provision or contact Age Cymru Advice on 08000 223 444 ... struggle to do unaided, even if you’ve developed special ways to cope with certain activities. Mention if an activity takes you much longer than it would take somebody without a disability, or if it’s
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unmet mental health needs of older people October 2016 We’re Age UK Age UK is a charity and a social enterprise driven by the needs and aspirations of people in later life. We are here to inspire, enable ... conditions in older people have been found to reduce quality of life and increase use of health and social care services.15 Yet supporting older people to stay mentally and physically well for longer is not
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first two targets – to eradicate fuel poverty amongst all vulnerable households in Wales by 2010 and social housing by 2012 – were missed and there is no realistic prospect of achieving the final target of ... income homes to a minimum EPC rating of C each year. Summary of policy proposals Ofgem should actively monitor price differentials between tariffs and payment methods for energy to ensure they accurately
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larger supermarkets often stock the mix. 5 Winter wrapped up 6 Winter wrapped up Keep moving Keeping active actually boosts your immune function. You needn’t worry about joining a gym or donning the lycra ... and sweat bands! Everyday chores such as washing up and hoovering all count as physical activity. Keeping active can lift your mood as well as boosting your energy levels. While you may not feel like it
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support to those who do find themselves unemployed, remains crucial if we are to avoid storing up social problems for the future. Age UK believes that everyone should be able to remain in work as long ... workers aged 50+ believe they have been discriminated against because of their age.1 Those who are actively seeking redress through the Tribunal system therefore represent a tiny proportion of all discrimination
