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Age Cymru launches a national campaign to recruit as many volunteers as possible to support the over 70s during these very challenging times. It will be launched on 1 June 2020 to coincide with the start
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We know this has been such a tough time for you all. We’d love to connect with some of your residents to find how they are doing at the moment via zoom. Having a chat can really help wellbeing in general ... general but we’d also like to record resident’s thoughts and feelings at this time. This will go towards a Welsh Government report which may help to shape future care policy. For more info email suzy.webster@agecymru
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If you have an older friend or relative close to you, our guide Winter wrapped up may help them prepare for the winter season. Find out the simple things you can do to support them.
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Finding the right care home for you or your loved one can be a tricky issue. We take you through the steps, and share our care home checklist.
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is a crisis in the UK. Being lonely affects your health, your wellbeing and the way you see yourself. It can make you feel invisible and forgotten.
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of pension credit: Savings Credit and Guarantee Credit, and how much money pension credit will give you
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this has made on them.This survey will take 15 minutes to complete. Your response isanonymous.Thank you for your support in completing this survey. Lockdown A1. During the lockdown I was part of ashieldedgroupYes ... via:Computer Smart Phone Tablet If no, do you think it would have beenhelpfulto have access to theinternet?Yes No Your experiences duringlockdownB1. How have you been accessing information and updates about
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humidity can present a risk to our health – especially as we get older. Here are some helpful tips on how to stay safe during hot weather. When you’re out and about. • Try to avoid spending too much time ... and 3pm). Try and keep in the shade when you can. • Wear a sun hat and carry a bottle of water with you. • Light-coloured, lightweight cotton clothing keeps you cooler. • Keep an eye on the forecast for
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loved ones know how we wish to be cared if we become frail helps them make the right decisions if you're later not able to let them know. The Covid-19 pandemic has made a lot of us think more than ... empowering for you and can take a lot of stress away for them. These conversations can be hard, but the following suggestions may help: Let your family know ahead of time what you want to
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participants said about the project: ‘It gets you out of the house. You have to do that because you can feel a bit lost at times. You feel more confident if you are part of something.’ ‘The Age UK support ... accompanied me to the hospital dietician and suggested courses. She was concerned that I get as much help as possible. She’s very imaginative and is good at finding things that I would like.’ ‘To meet new
