Age Connects Cardiff & The Vale

What we do to help others would not be possible without our supporters. This week we would like to thank Telecare Cardiff for all their support!
#thankyou #supporter

Our Senior Health Shop in Barry makes all the difference to those who visit - "I’ve been visiting the centre for the past few years and can’t put in words the level of service, assistance and social activity that happens here. The staff are always welcoming and looking for ways to help. The community spirit of Barry is alive and well at the café. It’s always a pleasure visiting." #cafe #Barry

The Welsh Assembly Government have announced they are consulting on tackling Loneliness and Isolation and would like to seek the public views on the definitions they are using for these terms.
If you have feelings of loneliness, how would you best describe them? Please select from the below:
• I experience a general sense of emptiness... • I miss having people around • I often feel rejected • There are plenty of people that I can rely on when I have problems • There are many people I can trust completely • There are enough people I feel close to
Please tell us your answers in the comments, or send us a direct message.
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Welsh government are consulting on tackling Loneliness and social isolation https://buff.ly/2CN2YCQ
Loneliness – is a subjective, unwelcome feeling of the lack or loss of connections, which happens when we have a mismatch between the quality of social relationship that we have, and those that we would like to have.
Do you agree with this definition? Would you say something else?
... Let us know in the comments or send us a message!
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Are you taking part in Dry January? A number of our team members have signed up!
During our Christmas seminar the lovely Nona served up delicious Mocktails instead of Cocktails 🍸 It just goes to show you can enjoy yourself over Christmas without alcohol!
Find out more about Dry January here: https://buff.ly/2UJQyTa
... #dryjanuary #mocktails
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Winter can be a lonely time of the year, especially for those who live alone.
If you've got some spare time on a weekend or during the week, why not help an older person get out of the house? Maybe take them to do some shopping or for a walk around the park.
Look after each other this winter.... #loneliness #winter
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The Welsh government are consulting on tackling loneliness and social isolation: https://buff.ly/2CN2YCQ
Isolation - refers to the quantity of social relationship a person has at individual, group, community and societal levels.
Do you agree with this definition? Would you say something else?
... Let us know in the comments or send us a message!
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Are you looking to volunteer as one of your New Year’s Resolution for 2019?
Click on the link to our website for further details on how you can support local older people by volunteering for Age Connects: https://www.ageconnectscardiff.org.uk/tak e-action #ThursdayThoughts #Volunteering

Do you feel lonely and/or isolated?
The Welsh Assembly Government have announced they are consulting on tackling Loneliness and Isolation and would like to seek the public views on the definitions they are using for these terms. https://buff.ly/2CN2YCQ
If you have feelings of loneliness, how would you best describe them? Please select from the below:
... • I experience a general sense of emptiness • I miss having people around • I often feel rejected • There are plenty of people that I can rely on when I have problems • There are many people I can trust completely • There are enough people I feel close to
Please tell us your answers in the comments, or send us a direct message.
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Happy New Year!
We are back in the office and all services are up and running.
Thank you for all your support throughout 2018, here's a look back at just a handful of our highlights this year. ... From Quiz Nights and Gala Dinners to Fundraisers and Awards..
#charity #support #thankyou
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Are you looking for some New Year Resolution inspiration?
What about taking part in an activity to help out a local charity? Or setting up a fundraiser?
Charity fundraisers can be both challenging and fun! Here's a look back at last year's Waterfall Walk where a number of volunteers and staff took a hike through the Brecon Beacons to raise money!
... Get involved today and make a difference to someone's life this year!
#makeadifference #volunteer
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New Year Fundraising Ideas!
Take part as an individual, join a team or get your own team together! However you choose to support us, we’ll be most grateful and support you every step of the way!
Contact Karen to find out more! 02920683604 karen.steele@ageconnectscardiff.org. uk... #charity #fundraising #2019fundraiser
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Happy New Year all!
"You are never too old to set another goal or dream a new dream" - C.S.Lewis
#happynewyear #newyear #2019

After a long and happy life in the west of the city, Betty recently moved east to be nearer to her family, but they work and can only visit at the weekend, so from Monday to Friday she is on her own, unable to get out because of her visual impairment and other health problems. She would love a bit of company to help her to get through the week. Could you help? Contact Joanne, email joanne.king@ageconnectscardiff.org.u k Thank you. #volunteer #Cardiff #westcardiff #elderly

Do you have some spare time during the week, to have a friendly chat with those who are lonely or isolated? It can make the world of difference to someone who lives on their own and has no family or friends around them. #volunteer #sparetime

Throughout the winter, loneliness can be a huge factor for many. Can you help someone get out into the community and spare time to do some activities with them? Visit https://buff.ly/2qDhKVb to find out more.

A friendly face can perk up and older person's week, a weekly visit is all it takes to put a smile on their face.
If you could spare an hour a week to visit a local older person, please contact Joanne King, email joanne.king@ageconnectscardiff.org.u k #volunteer

The culture of our organisation is reflected in our six core values, explained in a wonderful animated video you can find on our website: https://buff.ly/2voEazc
We put people at the centre of what we do. #values #charity #ourvision

A little bit of help can make all the difference.. https://buff.ly/2voEazc #makeadifference #charity

provide a wonderful service!! Helping people to have support and friendship!

I've been a Volunteer since November 2015! Can you spare just two hours a week?

provide a wonderful service!! Helping people to have support and friendship!

I've been a Volunteer since November 2015! Can you spare just two hours a week?