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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 >>
‘Step up’ for Youth Week says Age Concern
Friday, 20 May 2011, 12:30 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand supports the call to ‘Step up’ for Youth Week 2011 by strengthening a connection with a young person. More >>
Budget answers some senior needs
Thursday, 19 May 2011, 5:34 pm | Age Concern
"Age Concern is all about serving the needs of older people, and we’re pleased this year’s Budget also meets some of these needs," Liz Baxendine, national president of Age Concern New Zealand says. More >>
“The Business of Ageing”
Tuesday, 3 May 2011, 1:14 pm | Age Concern
“Age Concern welcomes the acknowledgement in the Business of Ageing report that population ageing has many positive aspects and can produce economic benefits” says Age Concern Chief Executive, Ann Martin. More >>
Needs of ageing Maori are diverse
Wednesday, 20 April 2011, 12:58 pm | Age Concern
There is no one size fits all model of care when it comes to supporting older Maori, according to the Director of Massey University's Research Centre for Maori Health and Development, Chris Cunningham. Speaking at Age Concern’s recent conference, ... More >>
Old people’s needs and contribution in focus at Conference
Friday, 15 April 2011, 5:40 pm | Age Concern
Concerns over income security and the affects of being lonely, and worries associated with failing health and a lack of respect continue to dog New Zealand’s older citizens, says Age Concern. More >>
Expert Panel to debate the adequacy of New Zealand Super
Tuesday, 12 April 2011, 10:06 am | Age Concern
Whether or not current superannuation levels are adequate will be discussed during a panel debate at Age Concern's annual conference in Wellington today. More >>
Loneliness Can Lead to Poor Nutrition for Older People
Thursday, 31 March 2011, 5:40 pm | Age Concern
“We already know that older people who live alone are less likely to eat well” says Liz Baxendine, National President of Age Concern New Zealand. More >>
Te Rito Coordinators are worth their weight in gold
Monday, 21 March 2011, 2:27 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand media release 21 Mar 2011 Te Rito Coordinators are worth their weight in gold More >>
Those who speak up against elder abuse congratulated
Friday, 11 March 2011, 12:43 pm | Age Concern
When family hurt you, it’s really hard to talk about it. But when you do, it encourages lots of other people in your situation to take action too. This week we have seen media reports of elder abuse experienced by grandparents Raewyn and Gary Holland ... More >>
Supporting Seniors
Friday, 25 February 2011, 9:01 am | Age Concern
"People are looking out for one another as they did last time round but this time but I think more social support is needed because the emotional stress, physical harm and property damage experienced is much greater. " More >>
Help needed to limit domestic power price rises
Friday, 11 February 2011, 4:38 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand is deeply concerned about the adverse effect on older people of power price rises up to 8 percent announced recently by Mercury Energy, Contact, and Genesis. Liz Baxendine, national president of Age Concern, says “older people ... More >>
Teeth survey shows dental help needed
Friday, 17 December 2010, 11:32 am | Age Concern
Today's latest Dental Health Survey found that more older people are keeping their natural teeth into older age; but will this be a health and financial nightmare for them, Age Concern asks. In the 20 years since the last major survey, the proportion ... More >>
Volunteering's a win/win for Age Concern volunteers
Friday, 3 December 2010, 10:01 am | Age Concern
Volunteers are helping older people to be healthier and happier through a successful Age Concern programme. The national organisation for older people is marking International Volunteer Day, this Sunday, by highlighting the benefits volunteer visitors and chronically ... More >>
Axing inflation adjustments puts services at risk
Thursday, 25 November 2010, 2:22 pm | Age Concern
Services to vulnerable older people risk being compromised by cuts expected to be made in the next Budget. More >>
New Report prompts aged care debate - Age Concern
Friday, 15 October 2010, 9:45 am | Age Concern
Age Concern welcomes the national discussion on the care of older people that today's issue of A Report into Aged Care will stimulate. More >>
