Podcast

Listen to Age Matters, our podcast that shines a light on growing older in Wales

We believe that older people deserve to be heard, respected and represented.

This podcast is our way of making sure that happens, by giving a platform to the voices, and stories, that often go unheard. In each episode, we'll explore the issues that matter most to older people in Wales, from care and community, to rights, resilience, and everything in between. We'll also look beyond our borders to connect with wider conversations about ageing, inclusion and change.

Whether you're ageing yourself, supporting someone who is, or simply curious about what it means to grow older in todays world, Age Matters is for you.

The future is ageing, lets get talking.

Episode 1: Kelly Barr talks to Jean, Gavin and Michelle about their roles in bringing communities into care homes.

Episode 2: Dr Sam Young talks to Dr Alicia Stark from Tanio about the Spring Forward Gold project, the importance of nature to healthy ageing, and how access to green spaces can help people learn about climate change.

Episode 3: Kelly Barr speaks to Jason Bennett, MBE, about how social care professionals are enabling the best possible transition into care homes for older people in Wales, through positive and empowering conversations.

Episode 4: Dr Sam Young chats to Professor Mark Taubert, Consultant in Palliative Medicine and Chair of the Future Care Planning Strategy Group, NHS Wales, about the importance of Future Care Planning and why it’s never too early to start thinking about how you’d like to be cared for one day.