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Information written with you in mind. This information guide has been produced with the help of older people, carers and expert peer reviewers. Published: October 2022 3 Contents What this guide is about ... can help make life a bit easier. Am I a carer? The word ‘carer’ means different things to different people – and there are many circumstances in which you might provide care for someone. For instance, you
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information about older people living on a low income: the extent of poverty in later life, changes over time and who is at greatest risk. What do we mean by poverty? We consider people to be living in ... is poverty measured? Poverty and low income can be defined and measured in a number of ways and people’s individual needs and circumstances vary. However, the most commonly used definition is to say that
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Purpose: You will work towards establishing long term Nordic Walking groups in your local area for people who have completed the Nordic Walking courses. The ideal volunteer will also raise the profile and ... courses/taster sessions in your area. What is in it for you: Enjoy the outdoors while helping older people to become more physically active and helping to improve their health and wellbeing. This is a
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Visual Arts Creating an age friendly Wales Photo collage This is a great activity to get people thinking about their hopes and wishes. They can think about the future or create a dream where anything ... residents to work with. It comes in many different forms and textures, and can help exercise older people’s hand muscles. An interesting activity is creating a picture using clay as a canvas: • Create
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reports, schedules and presentations. Knowledge of working with databases is highly desirable. • Older people’s issues and barriers to accessing services Skills and ability • Ability to prioritise workload ... on own initiative and also as part of a team. • A commitment to the needs and aspirations of older people, and an interest in ageing issues. Page 3 of 3 • Reliable and willing to accept responsibility
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Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe that older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... services and the 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
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Cymru is the leading national charity working to improve the lives of all older people in Wales. We believe that older people should be able to lead healthy and fulfilled lives, have adequate income, access ... services and the 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
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considering this exciting opportunity at Age Cymru. Our Board is proud to say that we are the leading older people’s charity in Wales with strong values and a real sense of purpose. The work we do at Age Cymru ... at our website to find out how the organisation and our fantastic staff team make an impact for older people across Wales. We are looking for a new Chair who will build upon the successes that our previous
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Green and Phil Rossall Digital inclusion evidence review Contents 1 Digital inclusion of older people in the UK ................................................................................... ... ................. 4 Number of older people not using the internet ................................................................................. 4 2 Who are the older digitally excluded? ..........
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intention to hold a general election on 4 July 2024. We were delighted to publish our Blueprint for older people in Wales setting out the key issues we wish to see the new UK Government tackle, from pensioner ... hopefully encourage and help you to claim all your benefits and entitlements. Last year we helped older people claim more than a quarter of a million pounds worth of Attendance Allowance and £150k in Pension
