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to write a poem about an abstract idea such as ‘creativity’. All artists need things, the physical world of colour, sound, weather, place, people. ‘Creativity’ covers all the arts and crafts, and the people ... friends, and dance, Compose and sing; Insist on feeling still and tasting still The great wonder of the world. Let’s show all men that we are still alive. Gwyn Thomas National Poet of Wales, 2007 5 GWANWYN 6
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not excluded from essential private and public services. Our recent report Later Life in a Digital World gives examples where this is already occurring.2 We are also concerned about the need for further ... pdf 2 http://www.ageuk.org.uk/Documents/EN-GB/For-professionals/Research/Later_life_in_a_digital_world.pdf?dtrk=true 3 http://www.ageuk.org.uk/documents/en-gb/for-professionals/consumerissues/age%20u
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launched in April 2010 with the aim of improving later life for people in the UK and around the world through our information and advice, campaigns, products, training and research. Age Scotland, Age ... that provides access to informal support networks, social engagement and contact with the outside world.17 14 The value of sustainable bus services All these benefits need to be considered together to understand
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hospital services start to bite, whichever party is in government. 6 Healthy Ageing Evidence Review The World Health Organization (WHO) defines health as ‘a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being ... the World Health Organization as Adopted by the International Health Conference, New York, 19–22 June 1946; signed on 22 July 1946 by the representatives of 61 States (Official Records of the World Health
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result of closures and funding pressures. Lord Foulkes outlined several examples from around the world as potential case studies for person centred care. These included Denmark, where a home for people
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Whilst there is now uncertainty about the future evolution of the annuity market in a post Budget world, there is scope for more innovation in insured products in this area. For example, longevity insurance
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the effects that this has on LGBTQ+ people. For example, younger LGBTQ+ people are growing up in a world where there are legal protections in place around their identities (though we acknowledge the huge
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country’s largest charity dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later life. We believe in a world where everyone can love later life and we work every day to achieve this. We help more than 5 million
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people 65+ often feel ignored or invisible.3 And getting out and about to engage with the wider world is an issue for many 9% of older people feel trapped in their own home.4 Loneliness is associated
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Television is much more than ‘a box in the corner’ for many older people: it is a precious window on the world and for many their main source of news, entertainment and company. The free TV licence that over 75s
