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Men’s health slips off the radar

Wednesday, 13 June 2007, 3:42 pm | Age Concern

New Zealand men play Russian roulette with their health, says a leading lecturer in men’s health issues. More >>

Men’s Health Week has a recipe for ageing well

Friday, 8 June 2007, 11:37 am | Age Concern

Helping Kiwi men have fulfilling and happy lives as they grow older is the aim of this year’s International Men’s Health Week (11 – 17 June). Age Concern New Zealand and the College of Nurses (Aotearoa) NZ are leading the celebrations and ... More >>

More funding for older peoples' services welcome

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:37 pm | Age Concern

We're glad to see the extra allocation for older people in this year's Budget, says Ann Martin, chief executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Budget leaves some elder abuse victims unsupported

Thursday, 17 May 2007, 3:30 pm | Age Concern

Extra funding in today’s Budget will benefit some older people, says Age Concern New Zealand, but there’s nothing new to combat the scourge of elder abuse and neglect. More >>

‘Overcome fear of crime’ says Age Concern

Tuesday, 15 May 2007, 3:12 pm | Age Concern

“Seniors have more to fear from fear itself,” says Age Concern New Zealand, paraphrasing the famous quote by US president Roosevelt. A new survey shows that older people are the safest group in our community. More >>

Age Concern Welcomes Extra Support

Wednesday, 2 May 2007, 10:34 am | Age Concern

We’re glad to see the extra allocation for older people in the year’s Budget, as announced this afternoon, says Ann Martin, chief executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Age Concern seeks better access to medicines

Thursday, 22 February 2007, 4:06 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern agrees that it should be easier for those people with chronic health conditions to navigate thehealth system and access services as recommended this week by theNational Health Committee. More >>

Rates Rebates Go Unclaimed

Wednesday, 17 January 2007, 10:17 am | Age Concern

Too many people on lower incomes aren’t applying for the rates rebate assistance they’re entitled to, says Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Centenarians On The Rise

Thursday, 11 January 2007, 9:36 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand has welcomed the 2006 Census results showing 537 people aged 100 or over - up from 399 in 2001. The numbers are projected to continue increasing as 'baby boomers' age. More >>

Age Concern salutes older worker: Santa

Friday, 22 December 2006, 10:46 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is acknowledging a famous older worker’s important contribution to the community. “Santa and Mrs Claus are great examples of positive ageing,” says Age Concern New Zealand’s national president Jill Williams. “Although both ... More >>

Age Concern salutes older worker

Friday, 22 December 2006, 12:36 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is acknowledging a famous older worker’s important contribution to the community. More >>

Rest-home sex abuse case – caregivers need support

Monday, 11 December 2006, 11:16 am | Age Concern

Rest-home staff urgently need to receive the training, pay and respect their complex jobs demand, Jill Williams, the national president of Age Concern New Zealand said today. More >>

Age Concern wants PHO assurances

Monday, 20 November 2006, 12:22 am | Age Concern

"Doctors and DHBs need to get together to ensure older people get the healthcare they need," Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive Ann Martin says. "We need assurances that all older people can access primary health care from the current system." More >>

Opportunity to make positive changes

Tuesday, 31 October 2006, 11:29 am | Age Concern

The official receiver of NZ Lifecare Investments’ six rest homes has the opportunity to make changes for the better, says Age Concern New Zealand President Jill Williams. More >>

Age Concern NZ: Just say 'no' to gifts

Friday, 13 October 2006, 5:23 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is concerned at reports of another alleged case of financial abuse of older people, this time by a paid caregiver. More >>

Retirement villages protection welcome

Wednesday, 27 September 2006, 1:32 pm | Age Concern

“We welcome new protections for people buying into retirement villages, but want the focus kept on the needs of vulnerable older people” said Ann Martin, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Elder financial abuse won’t go away

Friday, 22 September 2006, 11:47 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is saddened to see another case of elder financial abuse uncovered, this time in Auckland. More >>

Age Concern deplores healthcare ageism

Tuesday, 22 August 2006, 4:17 pm | Age Concern

Any move to ration older people’s health care, as suggested today, is abhorrent says Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

Family violence report good news for seniors

Friday, 28 July 2006, 1:08 pm | Age Concern

Older people are key to preventing family violence, says Age Concern New Zealand. Age Concern New Zealand welcomes ‘The First Report’ of the Taskforce for Action on Violence within Families, says chief executive Ann Martin. More >>

Men's health slips off the radar: health expert

Tuesday, 13 June 2006, 11:29 am | Age Concern

New Zealand men play Russian roulette with their health and could be shortening their own lives as a result, says a leading lecturer in men’s health issues. “New Zealand men tend to ignore their health issues in the hope any problems will go away,” says ... More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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