known viruses from attacking your computer. Apps (applications) A type of computer program that you can download for your computer, tablet or mobile phone. There are hundreds of different apps available ... may include your personal details and is used to identify you on a social networking website. This can be set as public (viewed by everyone) or private (only viewed by certain people). Router A device that
based on guaranteed quotes. Firms would only be required to provide comparisons with other providers who use the same level of underwriting, rather than comparing their quote with what is available across ... open market is likely to be smaller, and to those consumers, including potentially vulnerable ones, who may be unaware of their eligibility for an enhanced annuity, and that this would result in a vastly
life I want to live.” “Control – to try and retain control of my life for as long as I possibly can.” “We cannot see what will happen in the future, whether this is losing your mobility which would make ... growing older: “Keeping my mental capacity, keeping mobile, and knowing you have a family and friends who care about you.” “To make sure I have a say as to the care I receive should it be necessary and that
day to day carers as family and friends are for people living in other settings. Care home staff who care for their residents day to day have a wealth of information about that individual which could ... need for the toilet; people who were walking in the care home come back from hospital in wheelchairs, needing hoists, with sores they did not have before; people who will only drink from a particular
campaign to raise public awareness of the health risks that cold weather and a drop in temperature can have on older people. Changes to our bodies as we get older mean that cold weather and winter ... coronavirus and its ever-changing variants, but there are things we can do to continue to keep us safe and well. What you can do As we age, our immune system becomes weaker and less able to
mental health from time to time. However, as with physical ill-health, continuously poor mental health can lead to longer-term problems. Mental health and meaningful living Many cases of poor mental health ... that give us meaning, we feel in control of our lives and can gain a sense of self-worth. When our ability to live meaningfully is restricted, it can lead to distress. Unfortunately, the movement into a care
crucial foundation of our health and social care system – but without effective support, carers can become overwhelmed by physical, mental, emotional and financial strain. The Social Services and Well-being ... unpaid carer and are not aware of their rights. There are many who don’t know what support is available or how to access it. There are many who, for any number of reasons, struggle to access the help they
Public Sector Equality Duty supported by the Welsh specific equality duties provide a framework that can assist public bodies to understand the needs of the ageing population and to ensure that decisions ... Act 2010, there is an outright ban on age discrimination in health and social care, although people can continue to be treated differently if there is objective justification. However, women aged over 70
on page 55. The residents’ panel and Age UK would like to thank all the witnesses who took part in the meetings and who contributed evidence to this inquiry. Expert witnesses Linda Collier Housing Ombudsman ... Sheltered and retirement housing is a positive solution for many older people. Our panel of residents, who reviewed the situation for England, concluded that we need greater investment in affordable, attractive
People’s Alliance (COPA), Welsh Senate of Older People, Active Wales, National Pensioners Convention Wales, and Pensioners Forum Wales, which was carried out during March and April 2022 focusing on older ... and reduced public transport has also meant some people can no longer get to the theatre or other social activities. Poor public transport can impact people accessing healthcare appointments. This was