Scoop has an Ethical Paywall
Scoop InfoPages
This InfoPage in unregistered, if this is your news page register Age Concern for InfoPages here.
Age Concern - Latest News [Page 7]
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 >>
Christchurch Quake highlights the importance of Age Concern
Friday, 22 July 2011, 7:53 pm | Age Concern
Christchurch's quakes have 'sharply exposed' the needs of older people says Age Concern National President Liz Baxendine. More >>
Age Concern New Zealand says you've got the power!
Monday, 18 July 2011, 3:53 pm | Age Concern
Receiving the monthly power bill can be a major source of stress for older people living on fixed incomes. Changing companies may help reduce costs without compromising on warmth. More >>
Manaakitanga good for older people – Age Concern
Friday, 1 July 2011, 1:49 pm | Age Concern
“For Age Concern New Zealand , this year’s Māori Language Week official theme of ‘Manaakitanga’ is especially welcome," More >>
Respect, rights, responsibilities for older people
Thursday, 30 June 2011, 3:27 pm | Age Concern
We need a culture of greater respect for older people, Age Concern National President Liz Baxendine said in a speech today. More >>
Older people need to plan for after-hours emergencies
Thursday, 23 June 2011, 4:14 pm | Age Concern
“Government and DHBs need to take a serious look at the affordability and suitability of current after-hours care provision for older people” said Age Concern New Zealand president Liz Baxendine today. More >>
Volunteers make older people healthier and happier
Monday, 20 June 2011, 9:32 am | Age Concern
"Loneliness is as big a health risk as smoking" says Liz Baxendine, President of Age Concern New Zealand, "and our Accredited Visiting Service volunteers are doing a wonderful job of supporting lonely and socially isolated older people" More >>
Let's all say NO to Elder Abuse – Age Concern
Tuesday, 14 June 2011, 2:20 pm | Age Concern
Age Concerns throughout the country are joining the global community in the sixth annual international campaign to raise awareness of elder abuse and neglect. More >>
What older people are saying about jury service
Friday, 10 June 2011, 8:41 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand asked its SeniorVoice opinion group what they thought of the proposal to allow people aged 65 or over to opt out of jury service. More >>
Prepare to be Warm, Safe and Sound This Winter – Age Concern
Friday, 3 June 2011, 4:36 pm | Age Concern
While the weather is still good, older people are being encouraged to prepare themselves for winter. “A lot of older people are on fixed incomes, many live alone and spend a lot of time in their homes, especially in the winter months,” Ann Martin CEO ... More >>
