Age Connects Wales News

If you've ever experienced blocked ears, you’ll know just how frustrating and uncomfortable it can be. From muffled hearing to a feeling of pressure or fullness, earwax build-up can affect your daily life, but ear irrigation may offer a solution.

The Widdershins Centre in Sebastopol, Pontypool, recently welcomed the Older People’s Commissioner for Wales, Rhian Bowen-Davies, for an insightful and meaningful discussion with local older people.

Falls are a serious concern for older people, but they are not an inevitable part of ageing. With awareness and the right precautions, falls can be prevented, allowing older individuals to maintain their independence and live safely at home.

Dementia is a complex condition that affects millions around the world. It is often misunderstood, and many people are unsure about what it actually means and how it impacts individuals and families.

Attendance Allowance is a non-means-tested benefit for people over State Pension age who need help with personal care or supervision, either during the day or at night, due to a physical or mental disability.

Volunteers play a key part in the day-to-day work of each of our regional branches, they drive people to appointments, provide befriending services, help with admin work, ensure our events run smoothly, and much more besides. In this blog we are going to look at why volunteering creates a real win-win.

Age Connects offer a range of services to alleviate loneliness

Neglecting foot care can lead to a range of problems