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UNDERSTANDING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE LIVING WITH FRAILTY A QUALITATIVE INVESTIGATION IPSOS MORI FOR AGE UK MARCH 2014 UNDERSTANDING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE | IPSOS MORI FOR AGE UK Page | 3 CONTENTS ... FOREWORD WRITTEN BY AGE UK UNDERSTANDING THE LIVES OF OLDER PEOPLE | IPSOS MORI FOR AGE UK Page | 5 FOREWORD WRITTEN BY AGE UK Older people living with frailty are disproportionately affected by public
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Living life with dementia Local Age UK contributions to quality outcomes for people living with dementia and their carers Age UK is a charitable company limited by guarantee and registered in England ... responding? 8 How Age UK services help people with dementia to say: 1 ‘I was diagnosed in a timely way. I get the treatment and support, best for my dementia and for my life.’ 10 1.1 Dementia Care and
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Get to grips with the Employment and Support Allowance - a benefit for people who are out of work due to illness or disability. Who is eligible? How do you claim?
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Age Cymru is the national charity for older people in Wales. Formed by the merger of Age Concern Cymru and Help the Aged in Wales.
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Pension Credit. 2 What is Pension Credit? Pension Credit is a means-tested benefit for older people. This means that what you get depends on your income and your savings. There are 2 parts to Pension Credit: ... level. • Savings Credit – this is a bit of extra money if you have some savings or your income is higher than the basic State Pension. You may be eligible for one or both parts. How much is it worth?
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Need help at home? You can get help with everything from personal care to home security - find out how and where to get assistance.
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scarf around your neck and mouth can help to protect your health. Breathing in cold air raises the risk of chest infections and increases blood pressure. ‘A hat is all I need to keep warm on a winter’s ... winter’s day.’ ‘A warm bedroom is bad for my health.’ No. 65°F (18°C) is the ideal temperature for your bedroom to ensure that you are warm and well in winter. It’s best to keep your house at a stable temperature
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Tai Chi for Health can help older people to improve their balance, core strength and overall wellbeing. This is an activity that can also help to reduce the risk of falls among older people.
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Annuities offer an income in later life. When you approach retirement, will you cash in your pension pot or get a lifetime annuity? Get information about the options.
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is the leading charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access to high quality ... opportunity to shape their own future. We seek to provide a strong voice for all older people in Wales and to raise awareness of the issues of importance to them. We welcome the opportunity to respond to the Health
