Health New Zealand is significantly improving the way it communicates with South Island patients by introducing an email-based system to send appointment letters. However, to ensure patients receive these communications, they’re being asked to not automatically consider them spam but follow the verification process outlined below instead. “From Monday 14 April, patients who have previously provided Health NZ with an email address … Continued
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
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.
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
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
National Volunteer Week (NVW) 2017 will be held from 18 to 24 June. Volunteering is good for you, your community and for the social development of the country because it helps build the “social fabric” that keeps us connected and engaged in our world. Age Concern is very fortunate to have a dedicated team of … Continued
Every three hours one New Zealand man dies of a preventable illness, and every 90 minutes one Kiwi dies from heart disease, and many of these are also preventable. For the sake of those who love us and depend on us, this has got to change. Here’s the good news though – we all have … Continued
(Published by Stuff.co.nz) She has given more than 45 years of service to gerontology, but a newly recognised dame said the honour is not hers – it’s for the thousands of elderly people she’s served. Dame Peggy Koopman-Boyden was recognised for services to seniors in the Queen’s Birthday Honours 2017. Dame Peggy was one of two dames named this year – the other … Continued
75-year-olds lose muscle mass on “healthy diet”, leading to possible loss of quality of life according to research from University of Auckland’s School of Population Health. Bread is an important protein for older people to help guard against muscle and mobility loss and deteriorating quality of life, according to a leading study about living beyond … Continued
There is no single cause of dementia, but being vigilant about changes in your daily life and recognising the possible symptoms is a key factor in early detections. The onset of dementia can be subtle and sometimes the symptoms may not be immediately obvious (or they may be subtle enough that you’d like to deny … Continued
This privacy week take some time to consider how you can control your personal information to avoid financial scams – says the Banking Ombudsman Nicola Sladden. When someone asks you for your personal information, your login details or your account information, think about why they would need it and whether you’re comfortable sharing it. Sometimes … Continued
