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Steady As You Go via Zoom
Steady As You Go is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on Zoom for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online, the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. An online participant
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It almost feels like we have only just survived Christmas and the holiday weekends, and now the Easter bunnies are showing up in the supermarket. Time flies! For some instant diversion there’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read
What is stress? How do you deal with it?
A representative from Vitae NZ* recently spoke to our staff about understanding and managing stress in the workplace. Beyond the workforce context, this reinforced the importance of addressing stress among older people and finding effective ways to manage it. The World Health Organisation defines stress as a mental reaction to challenging circumstances. “Stress can be
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We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful warm weather this weekend. There’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read the full newsletter here
Service Helps Hundreds of Seniors Plan for their End of Life Care
In September 2022, Age Concern Wellington Region launched an Advance Care Planning Service (ACP) designed to support seniors and their families through the often complex and sensitive process of planning for their future health care. In the more than two years since launch, we helped 362 people fill in their plans, with more than half
Happy New Year
KIA ORA Happy New Year! The New Year has been cooler than expected in terms of weather, but we are looking forward to some warmer times, interesting changes and great developments as the year progresses. Our services are up and running again with the staff fully refreshed after the break. Please give us a call
Age Concern Wellington Region in the News This Christmas
Age Concern Wellington Region Highlighting Loneliness As A Major Issue For Many Seniors This Christmas – read all about it here (click here)…
Fairness in Aged Care
Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier (Reprinted with permission from the Office for Seniors. Source “Seniors Newsletter” – December 2024 and Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier) As the Chief Ombudsman, I have a unique and independent role that helps New Zealanders deal with government agencies. We have played this important role in New Zealanders lives since 1962, the
Free Service From the Fire Service
Fire and Emergency New Zealand offer free Home Fire Safety Visits to people, family and whānau who require fire safety advice. Recently one of our staff received a Home Fire Safety visit from the Fire Service and was suitably impressed with the efficiency and with the information provided. A Home Fire Safety Visit is a
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Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. We’re enjoying the slightly warmer weather, we hope you are as well. There’s plenty of useful information, news and events in this issue. Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us. Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email if you would like to get in
Scammers Are a Tricky Bunch
Scammers are a tricky bunch. I thought I was fairly astute when it comes to detecting a scammer, but that confidence was demolished very quickly this week. I was taken in by an impersonation scammer. I received a call from “Visa” credit cards with an automated voice telling me that they had noticed a couple