News from Age Concern Canterbury

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Mar 26 2013

Volunteer Visitors

Would you enjoy visiting a lonely older person in their own home for a minimum of one hour per week? One of the greatest gifts you can give is your time and friendship. Do you have time to spare?

'Friendly Voices' Callers

This volunteer role involves telephoning older people on a regular basis to keep in touch. This would ideally suit someone with good listening skills and a warm telephone manner. You can work from home or the Age Concern office.

Mini Bus Drivers

This would appeal to someone who enjoys taking older people for a drive or social outing. Varied hours, weekdays only, no HT licence required.

Coffee Group / Outings Hosts

Tasks: Do you enjoy a coffee and a chat?  Our volunteer hosts help our coordinator to host small groups on outings.  Travel on our Mini Bus as we collect everyone and then chat over a coffee and a cake! 

Time:  Morning or afternoons on weekdays once a fortnight.

 Location:  Travel to and from our office in Barrington

 Telephone Rebekah on 3317814 to hear more!

If you are interested in any of the above volunteer positions or would like to know more call Liz or Nicki on Ph 331 7809.

Volunteer Receptionist

One morning or afternoon per week Mon-Fri. Greet visitors, answer incoming calls and transfer to appropriate staff member. Take message and email staff if required (training available). Assist with clerical duties from time to time.

If you are interested please call Dayl on Ph 3317813

Feb 12 2013

CONFIDENT DRIVING COURSE - 9.30am - 2.30pm

7 February 2013            Lincoln

13 February 2013          Darfield      

22 February 2013          Fendalton Service Centre TBC

7 March 2013                Rangiora

8 March 2013-               Papanui Service Centre

13 March 2013              Prebbleton

18 March 2013              Cheviot

19 March 2013              Amberley

20 March 2013              Hawarden

21 March 2013              Waiau

22 March 2013              Hanmer

27 March 2013              Beckenham

18 April 2013                Rangiora

30 April 2013                Leeston

1 May 2013                   St Albans Neighbourhood Trust

6 May 2013                    Wainoni/Avonside

16 May 2013                  Rangiora Main Power Oval

22 May 2013                  Akaroa

10 July 2013                    Fendalton Service Centre

16 July 2013                    Northwood Villa’s Northwood

NB. The course is free but a contribution of $5.00 towards lunch is appreciated.

HOME AND PERSONAL SAFETY - 9.30am - 3.00pm

26 February 2013          Timaru

Dates to be TBC for        Tuahiwi, Amberley

POSITIVE AGEING EXPO - 30 September - Papanui High School 10am – 3pm 

Volunteers Christmas lunch - 29 November

MOBILITY SCOOTER SAFETY AND FINANCIAL SECURITY FOR WELL-BEING - Contact Age Concern office to put your name down for these.

Dec 05 2012

We all enjoyed the Health and Safety Expo held Monday 1 October. Papanui High School Johns Centre, hall and Graham Condon Centre were crowded with people enjoying the give aways, entertainment and exhibitions.

A big thank you to all the people who helped Yvonne Palmer, from Age Concern Canterbury, plan the big day and to all those who participated and supported us by attending.

This event is growing every year. Watch this space for next years plans and if you want to be involved contact us. Ph 3660903 or email yvonne@ageconcerncan.org.nz

One of our major sponsors, More Mobility, kindly donated five $1000 dollar store vouchers. Tranz Scenic again donated a trip over to Greymouth on the train. We are indebted to all of our sponsors who allow us to give away many valuable vouchers and gifts.

Nov 14 2012

  • Contact - Your local pharmacist

Information

The CDHB have funded a free service that can be accessed through your local pharmacy to help you manage your medication. It involves a consultation with an accredited pharmacist and can take place at your local pharmacy or in your own home. 81 of the 109 pharmacies in Canterbury have an accredited pharmacist. It is especially helpful for people who have multiple conditions and a complex list of medication. Also targeted to people who have difficulty remembering to take medicines and those with asthma, diabetes, COPD, or heart disease.

Statistics show that 30% of acute medical admissions to hospital for people over 65 are medication related. Over time it is hoped that this can be reduced with good management. It may also help prevent waste of medications.

Contact your local pharmacy if you think you would benefit from a consultation

Jul 27 2012

Age Concern Canterbury, in collaboration with the Christchurch City Council and Papanui High School, will again be celebrating International Day of Older Persons with a Positive Ageing Expo to be held at Papanui High School, Langdons Road from 10.00am -2.30pm on Monday, 1 October 2012. Last years Expo featured over 100 exhibitors and was attended by over 2,500 older people. More Mobility is again a key sponsor and has kindly donated five $1000 vouchers which will be redeemable from their business.

"The Expo provides a great opportunity for older people to learn more about the services and support available to them," said Yvonne Palmer who is Age Concern Canterbury's Project Co-ordinator and organiser of the event. 

"Age Concern Canterbury values the relationships that it has with it's partners and the exhibitors," she said.

This is the sixth Expo Age Concern Canterbury has held and each year they have gone from strength to strength.

Dont forget, Monday 1 October 2012, 10.00am -2.30pm at Papanui Hight School

Jun 15 2012

The power points shown at the Hoarding and Squalor Forum 22/5/2012 are available in the resources section of this website. Scroll down to Research.