Are you a Senior, or do you have a Senior in your life, who is looking to build their confidence online? CERT NZ’s Staying Safe Online for Senior’s webinar is coming up on the 20th of February and is designed to empower seniors, as well as friends and whānau, with the know-how to safely navigate … Continued
Read More >>Christmas can be a lovely time for some; time spent with loved ones and a day filled with happiness. For some, it can be an incredibly lonely time. At Age Concern Canterbury, we try to make this time a little bit special for those who have a lonely time during the holiday season. We would … Continued
Read More >>The Commerce Commission is warning the public to be wary of two travel scratchie scams being run from Malaysia and appearing in New Zealanders’ letterboxes. The scratchies entice people to pay fees to release a prize which consumers say they never get. The scratchies being distributed by Madly In Love Holiday and Get It On … Continued
Read More >>You know you are onto a good thing when an appliance just keeps going, and going, and going – for more than 60 years. https://www.stuff.co.nz/life-style/homed/kitchen/99117684/uk-couple-finally-ditch-their-kitchen-appliances-after-60-years
Read More >>The first ever study of pathological hoarding in New Zealand has estimated 35,000 Kiwis are clinically severe hoarders and it has prompted a call for more funding to help sufferers. Simon Templeton, CEO of Age Concern Canterbury, discusses the issue with Lisa Davies https://www.tvnz.co.nz/one-news/new-zealand/exclusive-pathological-hoarding-grips-up-35-000-kiwis-v1
Read More >>What happens when you send thousands of older Cantabrians to Papanui High School and ask dozens of teenagers to give up the first day of their holidays to help them out? Something quite beautiful actually. Well done beautiful people and a huge thank you to all involved for the wonderful Positive Ageing Expo. And well done to the Papanui High School … Continued
Read More >>Sally Burrage, Emeritus Curator of Canterbury Museum’s History returned to Christchurch this week to celebrate her 100th birthday with family and Museum staff. Selina Emily Aldridge (Sally) was born on 6 September 1917 in Sydenham, Christchurch during the First World War. This was the same year the first female city councillor was elected in Christchurch … Continued
Read More >>It’s Get Ready Week from 9 to 15 October and this year’s theme is Stay Safe, Stay Informed. Emergencies can happen anywhere, any time, and without warning. Make sure you and the people you care about are ready to get through by knowing the different ways to stay informed. During the week Civil Defence will be … Continued
Read More >>Age Concern Canterbury is looking for energetic cleaners for older adults in the community. Casual work offered with payment on an hourly rate. Cleaners are particularly required for the Barrington, Spreydon, Papanui, Redwood and Belfast areas. Please phone Deb on 03 366 0903 for further information.
Read More >>The Commission for Financial Capability is holding a free public seminar on Wednesday 30 August 10.30am – midday Hornby Working Men’s Club, 17 Carmen Road, Hornby, Christchurch The seminar will be of interest to anyone thinking of living in a retirement village (and their support people, family). We discuss, neutrally and objectively, some of the … Continued
Read More >>Minister for Seniors Maggie Barry has launched a new Elder Abuse Response Service focused on intervention and putting the needs of victims of elder abuse first. The cornerstone of this new approach is a free and confidential 24/7 help-line, 0800 32 668 65 (0800 EA NOT OK). Calls will be answered by registered nurses who will direct … Continued
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