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Age Concern Awareness Week – We can all stop elder abuse

Monday, 26 September 2011, 1:51 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand applauds the move to increase the protections provided to vulnerable adults in amendments to the Crimes Act. The changes, which passed last week, will make extreme cases of elder abuse and neglect punishable by 10 years’ ... More >>

Age Concern Awareness Week starts tomorrow

Friday, 23 September 2011, 5:03 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern National President Liz Baxendine champions the awareness week, which kicks off tomorrow and runs until 2 October 2011, describing it as a chance to showcase the important work Age Concerns do around the country. More >>

MoH set to brush up on older people’s oral health

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 5:07 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern National President Liz Baxendine is delighted the Ministry of Health will commission a study into older people’s oral health issues. This announcement comes hot on the heels of last week’s World Oral Health Day, which aimed to increase ... More >>

Age Concern New Zealand's Patron's Award Finalists Announced

Tuesday, 20 September 2011, 10:10 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is delighted to announce the shortlisted entries in its Patron's Award online photography competition. More >>

Age Concern and Grey Power Meet Pre-Electio

Thursday, 15 September 2011, 2:04 pm | Age Concern

At a meeting held at Age Concern New Zealand’s National Office, Grey Power and Age Concern New Zealand representatives discussed key issues for older people in the lead up to the General Election. The two organisations have many common concerns ... More >>

Age Concern NZ meets new Minister for Senior Citizens

Tuesday, 13 September 2011, 1:32 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand National President Liz Baxendine and Chief Executive Ann Martin met with the Hon Craig Foss at Parliament yesterday afternoon. Mrs Baxendine says the meeting was a chance to alert the Minister to issues affecting older people ... More >>

Good Oral Health – not just the icing on the cake

Monday, 12 September 2011, 2:58 pm | Age Concern

It’s World Oral Health Day and Age Concern New Zealand is urging older people to bite the bullet and visit the dentist. The aim of World Oral Health Day is to increase awareness of the importance of good oral health, as well as the impact of oral diseases ... More >>

Age Concern Patron’s Award: Help us pick the winners!

Friday, 9 September 2011, 7:09 pm | Age Concern

Media Release: Age Concern New Zealand Friday, September 9, 2011 Age Concern Patron’s Award: Help us pick the winners! Entries in Age Concern’s Patron’s award have closed and voting is now in full swing! This year the award takes the form of an ... More >>

Geriatrician Leaves New Zealand

Tuesday, 6 September 2011, 12:05 pm | Age Concern

Addressing Age Concern New Zealand, geriatrician and stroke specialist Dr Gerry McGonigal expressed his frustration at the way elderly care and stroke services are arranged and delivered in many New Zealand hospitals. He will return to the United ... More >>

Age Concern Conducts Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention

Friday, 19 August 2011, 7:21 pm | Age Concern

Media Release: Age Concern New Zealand 19 August 2011 Age Concern Conducts Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Seminar What can you do to help stamp out elder abuse and neglect? This challenge was set down by Age Concern’s Professional Adviser ... More >>

New resource to help older people keep "Safe and Sound"

Friday, 19 August 2011, 9:56 am | Age Concern

If you're wanting information on dealing with pesky telemarketers, unwanted graffiti or even a pot on fire - 'Safe and Sound' has the answers! More >>

Calling all snow angels! Help an elderly neighbour

Tuesday, 16 August 2011, 3:38 pm | Age Concern

As snow and icy conditions are currently affecting much of New Zealand, Age Concern New Zealand urges everybody to spare a thought for their elderly relatives and neighbours, many of whom wlll be living alone. More >>

Age Concern and Miss Daisy – A driving force

Friday, 12 August 2011, 5:14 pm | Age Concern

By 2020 nearly one million New Zealanders will be aged over 65, therefore strong links between organisations serving the needs of older people are pivotal. More >>

Age Concern Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Forum on now

Thursday, 11 August 2011, 1:04 pm | Age Concern

After two days of intensive training, 45 Age Concern staff from across the country are leaving Wellington better equipped to combat elder abuse and neglect. Age Concern New Zealand spokesperson Jayne McKendry says elder abuse is a relatively specialist ... More >>

Un-Masking Elder Abuse and Neglect

Thursday, 28 July 2011, 12:21 pm | Age Concern

Speak up if you notice any change in behaviour of an older person – they could be suffering from elder abuse and neglect. The call comes after Age Concern New Zealand's Professional Advisor for Elder Abuse and Neglect Prevention Services, Jayne McKendry ... More >>

Age Concern's Patron's Award Open

Tuesday, 26 July 2011, 4:47 pm | Age Concern

Do you have a grinning Granny, a Great-Aunt - perhaps you have a picture alongside your gorgeous Grandchild? Or maybe you're a media professional who regularly photographs older people? If so, then we have the competition for you – Age Concern New Zealand's ... More >>