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Tea and tech in Lower Hutt

Age Concern Wellington Region offers personalised tech support for seniors at various events across the Wellington Region. In March, staff and volunteers dedicated a day to assist seniors in Epuni, Lower Hutt, where participants brought their smartphones, laptops, and tablets, often accompanied by a lengthy list of questions.  “I’m just so worried about losing my

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Winter Blues

Seasonal affective disorder (SAD) or “winter blues” is a form of depression that can occur with the change of season, from autumn to winter. Most people tend to change their behaviour during the colder months, hibernating at home and possibly feeling less energetic, which is natural. SAD is a step up from that, it can

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