Older Person’s Independence Day

Posted on Thursday, August 12th, 2010 at 1:51 pm
Categories: News
Tags: Tags: blackwood, cefn glas

Recently, Charter held an older person’s Independence Day at Cefn Glas extra care scheme in Blackwood.

The event, themed around the environment, money matters, community safety, health, well being and diversity saw organisations such as Age Cymru, RNIB Cymru and the Pension Service offering advice and information to tenants and representatives from four local authority areas.

Alun Thomas, Head of Review, Examinations & Policy at the Older People’s Commission in Wales, opened the event, said, “Since the Commission began it’s work, older people have told us it is often difficult to obtain information about services in an accessible form that can be understood and acted upon. The Commission is therefore delighted to be involved in events such as this Older Person’s Independence Day, which helps to address gaps in this key area.”

Amanda Davies, Chief Executive, said, “When people get older it is not always easy for them to access the information they need. Older people are important to the Seren Group, so much so that earlier this year we launched ’50 and up’, a range of housing and support solutions specifically designed around older people. Building on the success of today’s event, we will continue to do all we can to help promote and maintain older people’s independence.”

The feedback from residents who attended the event was also positive with comments including: “very enjoyable” – “I had lovely time” – “great atmosphere and very interesting.”