Age Concern delivers a number of services that aim to achieve the following outcomes:
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Prevent elder abuse and neglect and in doing so, move older people from a position of vulnerability to one of resilience
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Maximise the independence and enhance the ability of older people to meet the challenges of their changing needs
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Promote positive ageing strategies so all people can age in place and maintain our quality of life as they get older
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Reduce social isolation and loneliness and the significant detrimental impact this can have on physical and mental wellbeing
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Inform local bodies and organisations on issues of concern for older people so they are represented in their communities