Port Hill Therapists – Home Occupational Therapy Safety Assessment (OT)

 A team of private, registered occupational therapists with experience and skills working with older people. They provide one-on-one coaching and rehabilitation, maximising safety, increasing independence and improving quality of life.Enable people to be independent in their homes; undertake home safety assessments; cognitive assessment and cognitive retraining/strategies for managing everyday activities; equipment and housing modification recommendations … Continued

International Older Persons Day

International Older Persons Day is a day to celebrate the place of older people in our society. “Visibility drives out ageism. Today’s older people are ageing better than ever before. Events showing healthy and vibrant older people enjoying themselves are the best way to drive out the old images of ‘the elderly’ as passive victims. … Continued

Age Concern New Zealand Inc (National Office)

They work to serve the needs of older people by offering nationally contracted services, education, resources and national leadership. Age Concern New Zealand works for older people by coordinating and supporting vital services offered at the local level such as Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention and Accredited Visiting. They depend on donations, bequests and grants … Continued

Age Concern Canterbury

OFFICE HOURS : 9.00am to 4.00pm Monday to Friday  COMMUNITY HEALTH Team: Give us a call if you are concerned about an older person. Information and advocacy available. ABUSE and NEGLECT PREVENTION: Confidential service aimed at improving the quality of life of older people in abusive situations. Refer to Kerry, Sarah or Lynne. EDUCATION/AWARENESS: Resources, … Continued

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