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Using the stairs. 9. Getting up and dressed. 10. In the kitchen. 11. Washing, bathing and using the toilet. 12. Answering the door. 14. Helpful technology. Telehealth. 15. Telecare. 16. If you have an impairment ... But a few simple changes can help. • If you’re unsteady on your feet, or if you struggle to use your keys in the dark, consider installing an outdoor light. • If you find the steps to your front door difficult
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‘them’ it is about all of ‘us’ too. Caroline Abrahams Charity Director General, Age UK 5 What are the key aspects of vulnerability in later life? Even if we disregard the role of chance and accident, there ... individual’s education and working history • The health behaviour of the individual over the life-course Key findings What can be done to help build resilience in later life? The authors have many suggestions
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1 This is the fourth annual survey undertaken since 2020 by Age Cymru and the key organisations that represent older people in Wales. It’s important that Welsh Government and others hear from older people ... transport e High cost of own transport e Closure of community centres e Lack of facilities like toilets or public seating e Not relevant e Other ____________________________________________________________________
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social, as well as environmental, benefits that this can bring to individuals. Local authorities have a key role in making sure that the built environment in public spaces and streets in communities is safe ... forms of transport including pedestrian and cycle routes, and better integration between transport and key services. Accessing public transport can present significant physical problems for many older people
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advocacy groups help people with learning disabilities access their local communities. • Self-advocacy is key to ensuring that people with learning disabilities can access a range of services as outlined in the
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keen to be able to return to visiting their loved ones. This volunteering opportunity will play a key role in supporting care homes as they welcome visitors and help facilitate residents' wellbeing. You
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keen to be able to return to visiting their loved ones. This volunteering opportunity will play a key role in supporting care homes as they welcome visitors and help facilitate residents' wellbeing. You
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to develop new scams. These could be over the phone, via email, or at your doorstep. Remember the key advice when someone is contacting you about the switchover: STOP – Taking a moment to stop
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overlooked in getting older people to medical services for treatment. Key issues There are three main issues which we have identified as key problems for older people’s transport to hospital: Long and uncomfortable ... transport journeys Hospital-provided patient transport The cost to older people and their families KEY ISSUE ONE Long and uncomfortable public transport journeys A. Cuts to bus services Around 25% of bus
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data saturation). The more complicated and complex a study is the greater the likely variation in key factors that inform the range of people or situations that need to form the sample. Qualitative research
