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Board members kept informed on ageing issues
Saturday, 5 December 2009, 10:53 am | Age Concern
National Health Board members will be kept informed on ageing issues– Age Concern Age Concern New Zealand congratulates members of the new National Health Board on their appointment and is looking forward to a productive relationship. More >>
Bill could unravel ACC cover
Wednesday, 25 November 2009, 5:07 pm | Age Concern
Proposed amendments to ACC legislation seek to exclude people with less than 6% damage to their hearing. If passed this could be the beginning of the end for minor injury cover, Age Concern New Zealand says. "The proposal to refuse cover for ‘low levels’ ... More >>
Lonely rest home residents at risk –Age Concern
Friday, 20 November 2009, 10:23 am | Age Concern
As concerns about abuse and neglect in rest homes rise, lonely and isolated older people are especially vulnerable, says Age Concern New Zealand. More >>
Age Concern: Stop Abuse, Stop Ageism
Wednesday, 18 November 2009, 3:49 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern believes that elder abuse and neglect has its roots in ageism and lack of respect for older people. "Elder abuse is not okay whether it's in a resthome or someone's own home, and we all have the ability to do something about it. "If ... More >>
More to the future than just dollars – Age Concern
Friday, 30 October 2009, 3:58 pm | Age Concern
Treasury's future options focus on financial issues, but Age Concern New Zealand says that social issues need to be considered too. "The question has to be asked: what sort of society do we want to have in the future? All New Zealanders young and ... More >>
Protect older people's nest eggs – Age Concern
Saturday, 17 October 2009, 12:41 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand has told the Inquiry into Finance Company Failures that the finance sector needs an overhaul to give more protection to older people. More >>
Ageing conference 'a stunning success'
Saturday, 10 October 2009, 1:46 pm | Age Concern
The Age Concern New Zealand and New Zealand Association of Gerontology conference concluded today to the sound of waiata and agreement among delegates of the event’s unique value. More >>
Age Concern: work vital for older people
Thursday, 8 October 2009, 4:23 pm | Age Concern
“Older New Zealanders need adequate income, access to health care including dental care, safety and an over-arching need for respect.” These are the first findings from a major conference on ageing held in Wellington this week. “We’ve reached ... More >>
Flexibility important for nursing home residents
Wednesday, 7 October 2009, 12:52 pm | Age Concern
An international expert on ageing and psychology says nursing home residents are far more likely to be happy and positive if they live in a flexible environment and are valued as individuals. More >>
Age Concern applauds media award winners
Thursday, 1 October 2009, 5:31 pm | Age Concern
Winners of the Age Concern New Zealand Patron's Award for the media were announced at a lunchtime function in Wellington today to mark the International Day of Older Persons. Fairfax Community Newspapers writer Scott Morgan and photographer Jason ... More >>
Time to brush up on teeth
Friday, 11 September 2009, 12:56 pm | Age Concern
Many senior New Zealanders are facing pain, loss of enjoyment of life, and difficulties eating because they cannot afford the dental care they need, Age Concern says. More >>
Patron's Award top 5 announced
Tuesday, 1 September 2009, 2:27 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand has named five finalists for the Patron's Award for the media. The winners will be announced on 1 October, the International Day of Older Persons. More >>
Older people hidden victims of power price rises
Thursday, 27 August 2009, 4:10 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern isn't surprised that electricity companies' domestic consumers are getting deeper into debt but says the hidden victims are senior customers who struggle to pay their bills. More >>
Excessive power prices a New Zealand tragedy
Thursday, 13 August 2009, 12:39 pm | Age Concern
The Market Review finding that power price rises have been 'excessive' confirms the tragedy of the past few winters, in which older people have gone cold and hungry. More >>
Oldies good in Hoodies too – Age Concern
Wednesday, 5 August 2009, 5:18 pm | Age Concern
You may notice that more older people than usual wearing are hooded sweatshirts next Wednesday, 12 August. More >>
Show older people's real diversity – Age Concern
Tuesday, 28 July 2009, 9:19 am | Age Concern
Check out the next picture of an older person you see in the media. It could be nominated for Age Concern's Patron's Award – or it could be on their wall of shame. More >>
Stop attacking senior education – Age Concern
Wednesday, 24 June 2009, 3:59 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand says moves to cut tertiary education for over-65s are ageist and counter-productive. "It's time to see older people as contributors to society, not as costs to be cut from balance sheets," Age Concern New Zealand president Liz ... More >>
It's not OK says Age Concern
Monday, 15 June 2009, 4:25 pm | Age Concern
"Most elder abuse is caused by family members… and it's not OK." That's the message Age Concern and the It’s Not Ok Campaign team are delivering to New Zealanders in a new booklet about elder abuse. More >>
Age Concern gets behind Men's Health Week
Friday, 12 June 2009, 2:42 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern aims to serve the needs of older people, and next week men and their health needs are the focus of their work. This year, Age Concern New Zealand and the College of Nurses (Aotearoa) NZ are marking Men’s Health Week from 15 to 21 ... More >>
Respect the key to combating elder abuse
Friday, 12 June 2009, 11:28 am | Age Concern
Abuse and neglect of older people will be highlighted on Monday with World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Respect each other – Let’s all say no to elder abuse and neglect is Age Concern New Zealand's message for combating elder abuse. On 15 June, ... More >>
