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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 2023 3 Contents. What this guide is about ... a will? Making a will is important because it’s the only way to make sure your estate goes to the people and causes you want it to. If you die without making a will, your estate might be distributed in
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.............................................................................................. 7 People on middle incomes............................................................................... ... ...................... 47 5 Executive Summary This research addresses the question ‘how can people be incentivised to save’? It models four primary scenarios – higher employer contributions; matching
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Most people will feel lonely at some point in their lives. It’s a deeply personal experience that - in most cases - will thankfully pass. But for a growing number of people, particularly those in later ... have been several studies that have identified a range of factors associated with being lonely in older age. These factors include: social networks (living alone, being widowed or divorced, a lack of contact
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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. This guide has been kindly peer reviewed by the National LGBT ... that affect lesbian, gay, bisexual and trans (LGBT+) people differently. As part of a wider shift in views and attitudes, laws affecting LGBT+ people have changed over time – mainly in a positive way. Unfortunately
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with advice on how to deal with the fear of falling and what to do if you have a fall. As we grow older, gradual changes to our health and the medications we take can contribute to an increased risk of ... cycling or swimming. • Join a community exercise class aimed at improving strength and balance in older adults. Ask your doctor or local Age Cymru to put you in touch with the nearest group in your area
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which enabled older people in Wales to assess how age friendly is their community. An age friendly community is suitable and empowering for people of all ages, with facilities that help people to enjoy health ... respondents to allocate a score (out of 10) to each of 10 key elements in their community that enable older people to remain active and to enjoy a good quality of life. The higher the score, the closer is the
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driven by the needs and aspirations of people in late life. Our vision is a world in which older people flourish. Our mission is to improve the lives of older people, wherever they live. We are a registered ... together talents, services and solutions to enrich the lives of people in later life. Age UK provides information and advice to around 6 million people each year, runs public and parliamentary campaigns, provides
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fares for older and disabled people was originally introduced under the Transport Act 2000 and extended by subsequent legislation. Currently free off peak travel is available to older people and disabled ... disabled people between 9.30 and 23.00 on weekdays and all day on weekends and bank holidays. For older people in England eligibility for a bus pass is determined by the female state pension age, whether you
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1 Public Policy Statement Income and Finances January 2018 Summary All older people should enjoy an adequate standard of living and a level of income which enables them to live comfortably ... calamitous reduction in their standard of living when they retire. However, currently 112,000 older people in Wales are estimated to live in poverty.1 The UK Government have been taking forward reforms
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abuse and/or neglect, our factsheet on this topic may be helpful: Factsheet 78w: Safeguarding older people in Wales from abuse and neglect For more information call Age Cymru Advice on 0300 303 44 98
