of your life. What is Dementia Advocacy Living with dementia can be daunting. There are new health care systems to understand and new challenges to face in all walks of life. Living with dementia doesn’t
meeting so many people, staff and other volunteer in committees and meetings. I feel we are one big caring family - growing and learning together as we reach out to offer hope to those who need it.’ This ... range of subjects. Perhaps they may want advice about how much they should be paying for a loved ones care? Or perhaps they may want to know if they are eligible for Pension Credit and want help with claiming
need an advocate? Because… • Sometimes I don’t understand the information people give me about my care and support • I think I might need help but I don’t know how to go about it or what will happen
Issues for carers include: o Suddenly going from ‘spouse’ to ‘caregiver’ with no training o Burden of care: lots of support is needed, including coping strategies and education about effect of dementia and ... on interventions for community-dwelling older people rather than those in residential or nursing care homes, because of the relevance to services Age UKs may be able to provide. ‘Normal’ brain ageing The
some benefits specifically to help with bills in the winter, such as the Winter Fuel Payment and Warm Home Discount . You can contact Age Cymru Advice for further information. Call 0300 303 44 98 ... bust, as there are considerations if your account was in credit, or if you usually receive the Warm Home Discount. Can I get support from my energy supplier? If you're finding it difficult to keep up with
September 2016 • Phase 2 followed in September 2017, backed by Her Majesty’s Government through the Home Office • Phase 2 focussed on increasing customers’ confident challenge to help them feel empowered
like the Zoom clubs the circle will encourage and support members to be more physically active at home. With all our activities our core outcomes are: improved physical well-being, improved mental well-being
need an advocate? Because… • Sometimes I don’t understand the information people give me about my care and support • I think I might need help but I don’t know how to go about it or what will happen
people to receive all the financial support they are entitled to. Welsh Government schemes to improve home energy efficiency and tackle fuel poverty must ensure that appropriate support is available to older ... Act. This was of particular benefit to people who have taken time out from their working lives to care for children or other dependents. For example, prior to 2010 (when these reforms took full effect)
These can apply if you work, do not work at all, or have impairments or ill-health conditions, or caring responsibilities. Your requirements are monitored by your work coach who has a duty to assist and ... remain entitled to HB if you satisfy the basic conditions: ⚫ treated as liable to pay rent for the home you normally live in ⚫ capital of less than the relevant threshold ⚫ present, ‘habitually resident’