World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Sometimes, people don’t respect their elders. Abuse towards elders is very real and happens most commonly at the hands of family members or close…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
Piecemeal Approach to Change is Insufficient – CFFC
Retirement village legislation is at risk of becoming outdated and unfit for purpose, requiring urgent review to eliminate unfair terms in contracts and better…
COVID-19 Update – watch now
Update from COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
OLDER ADULTS’ MENTAL HEALTH THE FOCUS OF NEWLY FUNDED SCREENING TOOL
The development of a new tool to provide mental health screening for older adults and enable early interventions has been funded by The Ian…
Banks help Seniors get Tech-Savvy
Age Concern estimates that 30% of seniors do not use the internet. With banks phasing out cheques, seniors may not be set up to…
Nurses to Strike Tomorrow
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation said its 30,000 members who work in DHBs have voted overwhelmingly to reject the second offer in their current…
Aged Care Hero – Natalie Fulton
Natalie Fulton, Recreational Therapist at Summerset on the Coast, Paraparaumu was attracted to her role as she has always enjoyed working with the elderly….
Malnutrition a Complex Issue
It is acknowledged that causes of malnutrition in Aged Care are complex and that many facilities have striven to improve the nutritional quality of…
Using Colour To Boost Health & Happiness
When it comes to keeping rest home residents happy and healthy, emotional wellbeing is incredibly important. As people age certain things become more difficult….
Iris’s Story – When Those you Trust Abuse that Trust
Iris* is 80 and lives in a rest home. She contacted Age Concern because she had some concerns about her finances. This was the…
Physical, Psychological & Financial Elder Abuse – Don’t Look Away
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day is June 15th and it provides us with the opportunity to speak openly about this hidden but widespread problem….
Summerset’s New CB Fit Programme – The Roll Out Has Begun
Summerset’s new fitness programme is working its way into villages, with Kenepuru being the new addition to the growing list for 2021. CB Fit…