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respondents wanted to learn how to use a computer or laptop 8 respondents wanted to learn to do more with their computer or laptop 10 respondents identified ‘trying something new’ or ‘learning new skills’ as ... part would help increase their confidence 6 respondents identified specific skills needs (e.g. learning to use Skype, Windows 8, etc) as the reason for taking part 19 respondents joined to help older
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behaviours and the ability to cope with one’s own illness,24 • provides a positive transition from work to retirement.25 Below is a summary of the relative benefits from a survey of people 55-plus:26 ... myself 57 82 It makes me feel needed 63 76 It gives me more confidence 55 68 It gives me the chance to learn new skills 55 47 It makes me feel less stressed 42 48 It improves my physical health 37 45 Finally
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One Digital Learning from the Age UK Project Vinal K Karania (Research Manager), December 2016 BACKGROUND WHAT IS ONE DIGITAL? • Big Lottery-funded venture led by a partnership of Digital Unite, Affinity ... Champions to promote benefits of digital technology 1274 older people supported by Digital Champions to learn new digital skills ACHIEVEMENT THE STORIES After being able to use a computer I was really depressed
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volunteer Tai Chi Instructors and there formed a germ of a good idea. I have always liked the idea of learning Tai Chi, I am gregarious by nature ‘so why not give it a go?’ After a reminders and prompts eventually
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festival held across Wales in May each year, showcasing creativity in older age. Since 2007, Gwanwyn has worked with artists and organisations of all sizes to promote a wide range of arts activities, from stand-up ... She is greatly inspired by the Welsh landscape and her work draws on the influence of ancient cultures and languages. She didn’t exhibit her work publicly until her thirties. Like all artists, Mary
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Independent Volunteer Advocate role and provides you with the knowledge you’ll need to succeed. You’ll learn about what advocacy is, the skills and tools you need to deliver it, setting boundaries, having positive ... experiences you’ve gained to demonstrate your advocacy skills, your communication skills, and how you work in partnership to prospective employers. Whether you’re evidencing juggling multiple priorities, building
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volunteering I have done and currently do, I like the variety, meeting people I would never meet otherwise, learning from other people involved and the activities, considerable control over the length and timing of
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to all our wonderful volunteers who work with us to support older people in Wales. Our volunteers support us and older people across Wales in many ways. From working in our office, running classes with ... invaluable to all of us when we were able to walk together under cover rule. I have very much enjoy working with the Age Cymru staff in Cardiff especially Rebecca she is always there to assist and help if
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unpaid support? How you can help us We’d like you to complete a survey about your situation to help us learn about the type of information and assistance that could support you in your role looking after someone ... available to people like you, and; • Share our learning with voluntary organisations, local authorities so they can incorporate this in their practice working with people who look after someone. At the end
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change lives. Together. Money matters 4 Health & wellbeing 8 Home & care 14 Travel & lifestyle 18 Work & learning 22 Closer to home 26 Around the world 32 Financial review 38 Welcome to Age UK's Annual Review ... better for millions of people. 1 Money matters Health & wellbeing Home & care Travel & lifestyle Work & learning Closer to home Around the world Financial review DEVELOPING COUNTRIES IN MORE THAN 40 WE DELIVERED
