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expectancy. • It may not be possible to measure the ultimate long term effects of an individual preventive intervention because of the amount of ‘noise’ in the intervening period. It may therefore b ... er the intervention. 2 Centre for Policy on Ageing – Rapid review June 2014 Prevention and its effects Prevention measures in older age are measures that seek to promote health, wellbeing, ind
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Conclusions and recommendations 9 3.Developments in Advocacy in Wales 11 Acknowledgements Age Cymru is grateful to all of the advocacy service providers who took time to complete the online survey and to ... updated snapshot of advocacy provision in Wales for adults, with a particular emphasis on older people. It appears that the overall number of advocates, people supported and the number of services funded to
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of income. Personal pensions provide an additional income for some, but the level of that income is unpredictable and often fails to meet pre-retirement expectations. For others the welfare system provides ... to support and encourage people to claim. Older people are also an important consumer group and it is estimated that spending by people over 50 accounts for £320 billion a year – up £100 billion in nine
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hundreds of thousands of unpaid carers in Wales, providing care for family, friends, and neighbours. It’s estimated that unpaid carers provide 96% of all care provided in our communities in Wales, and that ... difficult. It can affect your employment, your finances and both your physical and mental health. In Wales, if you’re a carer, you are not alone and you are entitled to support. The Carers Project is a national
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Welsh celebrity Roy Noble. HOPE is a partnership project between Age Cymru, Age Cymru local partners and Age Connects Wales partners throughout Wales. The project is funded by Welsh Government under ... across Wales. HOPE will engage with communities who can guide us to make sure the service we provide is right for the needs of older people and carers in their areas. Forums will be developed to support
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Summary Being able to take part in community life, with good access to local services and facilities, is a lifeline for many older people. There are already high levels of loneliness and social isolation ... older. It is essential that the built environment around us is designed and adapted in an age friendly way so that it is sustainable and suitable for people of all ages. An age friendly community is one
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statement 38 Notes to the accounts 70 Legal and administrative details 72 Thank you About Age UK Age UK, its subsidiary charities and trading companies are all dedicated to helping everyone make the most of later ... seven million people every year, providing support, companionship and advice for older people who need it most. We are local We work as part of a network of independent charities which includes Age UK; our
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and input from older unpaid carers across Wales who were not in receipt of formal support. The survey is part of a national partnership project between Age Cymru and Carers Trust Wales, funded by the Welsh ... 51% of respondents said they have not tried to access support either because they don’t know what’s available, are reluctant to seek external help for either themselves of the person they care
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1 Scamming and its effect on vulnerable individuals September 2016 Age UK believes that nobody should live in fear of crime; police, Government and industry should take action to prevent crimes targeted ... older people, including scams, and support victims. Key Stats The average age of mail scam victims is 74. Over half of people aged 65+ believe they have been a target of a scam. An estimated 3.8 million
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• Scam mail responder – cheque to return • Visit to family – only recently found out • Didn’t know what to do or where to go for help • Person now in residential home • Significant amount of scam mail responded ... feeds into Financial Exploitation Safeguarding Scheme (FESS) ▫ Identifies that partner communication is inconsistent • GDPR issues to ensuring person gets all the help they need Obstacles & the Future Lucas
