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What next for generation R? Provocation to AgeUK’s financial services commission Giselle Cory, Resolution Foundation Older people (here defined as 50 to 64 year olds) are seen as a lucky generation: ... many are at risk of poor standards of living in later life. This paper explores some of the reasons for this precariousness. Firstly, pensions are changing. With defined benefit schemes having seen their
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independence for older people Consultation on draft NICE quality standard (QS10008) Ref: 2216 Date: July 2016 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic ... academic, educational or research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Name: Léa Renoux Email: lea.renoux@ageuk.org.uk
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Consultation Response NEST: Evolving for the future October 2016 Ref no: 3116 All rights reserved. Third parties may only reproduce this paper or parts of it for academic, educational or research ... research purposes or where the prior consent of Age UK has been obtained for influencing or developing policy and practice. Christopher.brooks@ageuk.org.uk Age UK Tavis House 1-6 Tavistock Square
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Care & Repair Cymru A Top Tips Falls Guide for Carers It is often family or informal carers that will come across older or vulnerable people at risk of a fall or having already fallen. Their assistance ... Inactivity Be active and do simple exercise daily, change your environment and don’t sit in the same chair for too long. If you need structured exercise talk to your GP and get referred to the National Exercise
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with gifts in our aim to help make this Christmas a little brighter. Christmas can be a lonely time for many older people who have no close family to visit over the festive period, we hope that having a ... gifts - see our suggestions below (list is not exhaustive) Attach a label marking whether your gift is for a male, female or generic Please don't include personal information about yourself. We’ve suggestions
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Volunteering Role: Nordic Walking Leader Why did you want to volunteer with Age Cymru? After retirement I was looking for something that would keep me physically and socially active, and use skills I had ... volunteering made to you? I was not particularly looking forward to retirement. However becoming a Nordic Walking Leader has meant I can carry on contributing to the local community. What do you enjoy most about
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Made me busier! However, It has given me new friends people to walk with. What do you enjoy most about your volunteering experience? Walking and socialising with like-minded people. What would you say to ... to someone who is thinking of becoming involved with volunteering? Go for it! You make friends and you never quite know what opportunities can open up from it
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Our report 'Improving domiciliary care for older people in Wales' focuses on the provision of domiciliary care in Wales and how it faces a challenging future
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services from other organisations (for example, the charity or voluntary sector). Factsheet 37w: Hospital discharge arrangements for older people in Wales For more information call Age Cymru Advice
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Although caring for an older person can be rewarding, it can sometimes be tough too. You may not even think of yourself as a carer or be aware of the many sources of emotional, practical and financial ... There are many ways that you might care for someone. For instance you might: be on hand 24 hours a day to provide care. arrange hospital appointments for someone. drop round each day to keep someone
