Case Study: Age Cymru Powys

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Cymraeg

Mae Age Cymru Powys yn aneli at greu cymdeithas lle mae pobl hŷn yn cael eu parchu, eu gwerthfawrogi a’u bod yn gallu byw’r bywyd maen nhw’n ei ddewis. Mae eu gwaith yn gwella ansawdd bywyd pobl hŷn ym Mhowys sydd wedi ynysedig ddaearyddol, yn gymdeithasol neu’n economaidd.

Grym Iaith

Mae siarad mewn mamiaith yn ffordd bwerus o adeiladu cysylltiadau ar unwaith.

Roedd Rob – cyfeilliwr gwirfoddol gyda Age Cymru Powys – yn cysylltiedig â Dyn hŷn sy’n siarad Cymraeg fel iaith cyntaf. Bob tro bod yn siarad Cymraeg gyda’i ffrindiau, roedd fwy o bywiogrwydd.

Yn anfodus mae nhw methu a ymweld nawr ac nid yw yn cael i siarad Cymraeg.

Roedd y Dyn dangos arwyddiau o enciliad a pryder o achos ei neilltuaeth cartref.

Roedd Rob yn gallu siarad Cymraeg yn ystod ei ymweliadau, gan helpu i sefydlu perthynas.

Mae nhw wedi cwrdd yn aml ers hynny ac mae e a fwy o ymrwymiad mewn sgwrs y nawr.

Dwedodd Rob:

Mae’r cwsmer yn hen gwr bonheddig ac mae wedi bod yn rhyfeddol i ddod yw adnabod a bod yn gallu siarad gyda fe wedi bod yn gyfle mawr i fi cael defnyddio fy Nghymraeg hefyd.

English

Age Cymru Powys aims to create a society in which all older people are respected, valued and are able to live the life they choose. Their work improves the quality of life for older people in Powys who are isolated geographically, socially or economically. 

The power of language

Speaking in our native language can be a powerful way to build instant connections.

Rob, a volunteer befriender with Age Cymru Powys, was matched with an older man who spoke Welsh as a first language. When he spoke Welsh with his friends, he always seemed to become more animated and lively.

Unfortunately, his friends are unable to visit now and he does not get the opportunity to speak Welsh. The man became more isolated, showing signs of withdrawal and anxiety.

Rob was able to speak Welsh during their visits, which helped to establish a relationship. They have met regularly since and he has become more and more engaged in conversation.

Rob said:

“The client is a lovely older gentleman and it has been wonderful to get to know him and be able to speak with him and a great opportunity for me to use my Welsh as well.

Byddwch yn Gyfeilliwr // Get Involved

Oes diddordeb gyda chi i fod cyfeilliwr gyda Age Cymru Powys? Ymwelwch eu proffil yn y cyfeiriadur Befriending Networks i ddysgu mwy am eu prosiectau ac sut i cymryd rhan.

Interested in becoming a befriender with Age Cymru Powys? Visit their directory listing to find out more about their project and how to get involved.

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