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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 Dementia UK. Published: ... It can be a great opportunity for them to spend some time with the person you care for. Sometimes, people want to help but aren’t sure how – so telling them what would be useful can work well. If you care
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definition of domestic abuse. Key points and recommendations This is a largely hidden issue for older people. It is under-recorded and underresearched. Clear evidence of the scale of the issue is difficult ... adequately provide sufficient protection to victims of domestic abuse? We believe that, for older people, domestic abuse is a hidden issue with hidden victims. Domestic abuse also occurs in myriad forms
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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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library of written resources, Age Cymru Advice is the key provider of information and advice for people in later life. We offer support with a range of issues, including; Welfare Benefits, Social Care ... population and more people than ever are coming to us for support, which is why we need to ask for help. If you are able to, just a small gift today could help us reach even more older people wherever the need
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involved in this project who generously gave their time to participate in the research, including the older people and the local Age UK partners Introduction This presentation provides the findings of a qualitative ... him can be found on the Research Department webpage Project Aim Age UK has a vision that all older people have the opportunity to be active. To contribute to achieving this aim Age UK National aimed to
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This is specialist housing for older people, which can be simply ‘age exclusive’ or also offer some level of support or care. General information about housing for older people and how to choose a suitable ... suitable option is in factsheet 64, Specialist housing for older people. Information on the process of buying a home, including how to find an estate agent or solicitor and help with moving, is in information
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– booster campaigns for people at higher risk The next COVID-19 booster vaccine programme will be rolled out between 1 April and 30 June 2024. The following people will be eligible to receive it: ... it: residents in a care home for older adults; all adults aged 75 years and over; people aged 6 months and over who are immunosuppressed. Everyone who is eligible for the booster should be invited for their
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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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rising and more people needing to work for longer, it is inevitable that the welfare-to-work system will experience a rise in the number of older jobseekers over the next few years. People aged 50+ on the ... labour market to deliver successful outcomes to more disadvantaged job seekers, particularly for people with multiple barriers. The Government has developed a strong, and welcome, focus on Fuller Working
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2018 and leads on the strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance ... 2018 and leads on the strategic direction of the Charity in ensuring it improves the lives of older people in Wales. Vicki is currently Chair of the Ministerial Advisory Forum on Ageing, Chair of Age Alliance
