Age & Stage brings you practical guidance, expert help and inspiration to help navigate all aspects of elderly care and old age.
Presented by Age Space’s Annabel James and journalist & broadcaster Daisy McAndrew, we tackle a different subject every week in conversation with guest experts who each bring a wealth of experience and expertise.
Advising on everything from different kinds of care, funding care and legal things to consider, the practicalities of helping elderly parents and relatives remain living independently and safely at home, conversations about when to stop driving, getting a dementia diagnosis,the importance of a power of attorney; family dynamics, death and grief, and much more.
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Age & Stage brings you practical guidance, expert help and inspiration to help navigate all aspects of elderly care and old age.
Presented by Age Space’s Annabel James and journalist & broadcaster Daisy McAndrew, we tackle a different subject every week in conversation with guest experts who each bring a wealth of experience and expertise.
Advising on everything from different kinds of care, funding care and legal things to consider, the practicalities of helping elderly parents and relatives remain living independently and safely at home, conversations about when to stop driving, getting a dementia diagnosis,the importance of a power of attorney; family dynamics, death and grief, and much more.
You can email the show at ageandstage@agespace.org, leave a WhatsApp message at 07982 360113 or record a voicenote here: https://www.speakpipe.com/ageandstage
Please share Age & Stage with a friend, or someone you know who would be helped by the information in this series. You can send them this link: https://pod.link/1798413657
Find out more about Age Space at www.agespace.org
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Dan Skipper from Age UK Norwich (https://www.ageuk.org.uk/norwich/) outlines the resources available for older friends and relatives, both in his native Norfolk and as part of the wider Age UK network. Services include clubs and trips, health and wellbeing and advice on benefits and entitlements. We also discuss the challenges of funding care services in a cost of living crisis.
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Age UK is a federation of independent local charities, providing locally driven services with a national influence. Age UK Norwich itself has been around for 80 years, offering information and advice on various subjects, including money, welfare entitlement, care, health, loneliness, and social connection. The services are free and provided within people's homes or in the community, helping with practical support and completing application forms. Dan highlights the importance of physical health coaching, practical support in the home, and addressing issues like loneliness and social connection.
Nearly 60% of Age UK Norwich's clients come directly to them, while the rest are referred by friends, family, or professionals. It's important to address issues holistically, as problems like loneliness and financial difficulties often intersect. The organization aims to provide multiple services to clients, addressing various aspects of their lives
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It's important to address frailty, which is a complex syndrome involving physical health, resilience, and social connections. Dan encourages planning for wills, power of attorney, and discussing long-term care preferences with elderly parents and relatives.
Age UK works with other organisations including the NHS, social care, and smaller local charities. Whilst volunteers are important, the majority of services are delivered by paid staff due to the complexity of the work. Sadly, there has been a decline in volunteering due to the cost of living crisis and the physical frailty of older volunteers.
Many clients seek help with financial issues, such as affording food, heating, and repairs. Age UK provides emergency hardship grants for essential items like food and fuel. Last year, they secured £2.87 million for Norwich residents, mostly for debt reduction and improving living conditions.
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