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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 >>
Age Concern puts weight behind Every Child Counts
Monday, 25 July 2005, 11:11 am | Age Concern
Last week (subs: 21 July) Age Concern New Zealand joined the Every Child Counts Coalition which is calling for all political parties to place children at the centre of their planning if New Zealand is to have a sustainable social and economic future. More >>
Elder Abuse & Neglect Prevention funding welcomed
Thursday, 19 May 2005, 5:02 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern welcomes the increase in funding announced in today’s budget, says Chief Executive Kerry Dalton. More >>
Report shows services in crisis
Wednesday, 11 May 2005, 10:55 am | Age Concern
The working party report clearly shows that services for older people are underfunded and in crisis, says Kerry Dalton, Chief Executive of Age Concern NZ. More >>
Age Concern supports call to address child poverty
Wednesday, 20 April 2005, 10:00 am | Age Concern
As a society we must address issues of poverty, disadvantage and exclusion, whoever’s experiencing this, says Kerry Dalton, Chief Executive of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>
Significant Risks For Older People In Asset Tests
Thursday, 13 May 2004, 9:28 am | Age Concern
Age Concern NZ urges the Government to be open and honest about what the Social Security (long-term residential care) Amendment Bill means in terms of what older people can be expected to pay in rest homes and hospitals. More >>
