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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: August 2024 3 Contents What this guide is about ... possible. It can be a big part of feeling independent. But it can become harder to manage as we get older for various reasons – for example, health problems or a bereavement. You might find everyday things
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observational and communication skills. Alison has the capacity to empathise with and understand people with difficulties in communication skills and has the ability to work effectively thorough imagination ... Michal received Arts Council of Wales and Wales Arts International grants for his projects Clear of People and Fairy Fort Project and in 2012 had a residency in Kaunas, supported by the Lithuanian Ministry
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achieve 3 What is currently happening to prevent falls 4 The cost of falls 5 The experiences of people in later life 6 Advice to stay active 7 Investing in falls prevention services 8 Examples of falls ... frequent and serious type of accident in people aged 65 and over. Furthermore, falls are the main cause of disability and the leading cause of death from injury among people aged over 75 in the UK. Falls destroy
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Care (Wales) Act 2016 The Care Council for Wales Learning and Information Hub OPAAL launches Older People’s Advocacy Manifesto 2016 Page 13 Page 14 National Advocacy awards SIAA guidelines
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advice and advocacy March 2015 Summary Good quality information and advice is essential for older people. Relevant and appropriate information and advice helps us to make informed decisions, plan ahead ... promote the independence of older people, empowering them to make choices, secure their rights and act in their own interests1 Advocacy can be defined as: . For example, older people may require information
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Falls are not an inevitable part of growing older Take Action Today Falls Risk Check if you are at risk Action Medication Do you take 4 or more medications daily?Has it been 12 months or more since you ... to a falls service At home Have you thought about trip hazards in your home? Are you getting up during the night? Do you struggle with stairs/steps? Contact Care & Repair on 0300 111 3333 for advice on
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support the commitment to protect pensioners. Council tax is a major cost and it is essential that older people have the security of knowing that they will be entitled to a specified level of support wherever ... for older people through legislation is the best approach. Otherwise there is a risk of a more complex system where it is harder to guarantee that support for pensioners is protected. While older people
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wales/get-support/local-support There are also forums that carers can join to share experiences with people in a similar situation: https://www.carersuk.org/help-andadvice/get-support/carersuk-forum Emergency ... social care needs they might have. For more information about the support available for unpaid carers during this time see: • Carers Wales • Carers Trust Wales If the person you’re supporting needs further
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gathered could be used in a short film/animation describing the experiences of care home residents during the Covid Pandemic. (This will be sent to person’s involved before being made public)4 . I give ... that my words can be used by Age Cymru to influence policy and projects related to the lives of people living in care homes. 7. I consent that my words (within the film and/or as written text) may be
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or skydive, knit, sing or bake, the money you raise will ensure we can continue to be here for older people in Wales when they need us the most. By completing a challenge you will not only be achieving ... huge personal goal, you'll also be raising much needed funds to go towards helping vulnerable older people across Wales. Knit Why not get involved in our Big Knit - we ask you to knit tiny woollen
