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Media award winners announced by Age Concern

Friday, 1 October 2010, 3:12 pm | Age Concern

Winners of the Age Concern New Zealand Patron's Award for the media were announced at a lunchtime function in Wellington today, as part of International Day of Older Persons celebrations. More >>

Age Concern – linked in with communities

Thursday, 30 September 2010, 12:56 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern is your first port of call when you and your family/whanau need information, advice or support.  More >>

Healthy active ageing is Age Concern's goal

Wednesday, 29 September 2010, 1:10 pm | Age Concern

“We want as many people as possible enjoying healthy and active ageing,” says Age Concern New Zealand President Liz Baxendine.   More >>

Seniors shouldn't have to live with loneliness

Tuesday, 28 September 2010, 3:39 pm | Age Concern

Seniors shouldn't have to live with loneliness – Age Concern Some older people face loneliness and social isolation and Age Concerns around the country have services to help them. More >>

We can all stop elder abuse

Monday, 27 September 2010, 11:08 am | Age Concern

Age Concern Awareness Week – We can all stop elder abuse Age Concern is using the first weekday of its Awareness Week to remind everyone that it is okay to help older people who are being abused or neglected. “Elder abuse and neglect is happening ... More >>

Age Concern Awareness Week starts tomorrow

Friday, 24 September 2010, 12:20 pm | Age Concern

The national organisation for older people will be using its annual Awareness Week, starting tomorrow, to showcase its work. More >>

Seniors well supported after quake

Friday, 10 September 2010, 3:26 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern say that, overall, older people are being well supported though the earthquake aftermath. "As an older Cantabrian, my personal experience of the earthquake is how fortunate we all are," Age Concern New Zealand president Liz Baxendine says. Mrs ... More >>

World oral health day: dental health for life

Friday, 10 September 2010, 11:14 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is marking World Oral Health Day on September 12 by stressing the importance of good oral health for healthy ageing. More >>

Support For Healthy Ageing Welcomed

Tuesday, 24 August 2010, 6:07 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand’s national president Liz Baxendine is delighted to see the release of two new publications on older people’s health. The national organisation says oral health and nutrition are important aspects of seniors' wellbeing. More >>

ACC breaks its contract – Age Concern

Friday, 18 June 2010, 4:52 pm | Age Concern

ACC cuts will result in people with workplace hearing loss not getting treatment for their injuries, Age Concern New Zealand national president Liz Baxendine said today. More >>

More Improvements Needed For Elder Care

Thursday, 17 June 2010, 9:34 am | Age Concern

The day after World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, Age Concern New Zealand is continuing to fight for respect and safety for older people.   More >>

Speak up for World Elder Abuse Awareness Day

Tuesday, 15 June 2010, 11:33 am | Age Concern

Age Concerns around the country are telling people to Speak up if you suspect elder abuse and neglect and Dame Lois Muir features in new information resources. More >>

Age Concern says speak up against elder abuse

Wednesday, 26 May 2010, 12:03 pm | Age Concern

This year, Dame Lois Muir will be among those speaking up against elder abuse and neglect. Dame Lois will feature in new information resources highlighting aspects of the problem. More >>

Older people's big 4 concerns addressed in Budget

Friday, 21 May 2010, 12:22 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern says older New Zealanders' concerns have been partially addressed by today's Budget. More >>

Age Concern supports Youth Week

Tuesday, 18 May 2010, 2:00 pm | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand is looking forward to Youth Week: 22 - 30 May, saying it's a good opportunity to strengthen the connections between the generations. More >>

Extra support for chronically lonely welcomed

Friday, 30 April 2010, 4:04 pm | Age Concern

Help is on the way for chronically lonely older people, with additional funding for a home-based intervention service. More >>

Age Concern Demands Action On Rest Home Needs

Saturday, 10 April 2010, 12:08 pm | Age Concern

"Based on our expert knowledge of older New Zealanders, we have a list of 10 basic requirements of rest home care that are not being met, and 5 basic questions about home-based support cuts. More >>

Support for free transport welcome but promised

Friday, 12 March 2010, 4:47 pm | Age Concern

Faced with a review of SuperGold Card free off-peak public transport, Age Concern welcomes Government's commitment to the scheme but asks what happened to John Key's promise to 'fund the increase'. More >>

Power, GST, food: perfect storm hits seniors

Thursday, 25 February 2010, 10:37 am | Age Concern

Age Concern New Zealand president Liz Baxendine has warned the Prime Minister of a 'perfect storm' of price rises in an open letter. More >>

Mr Ryall: stop DHBs cutting home support

Tuesday, 23 February 2010, 12:37 pm | Age Concern

Stopping home support services isn't 'low risk' and it's counter-productive, says Age Concern New Zealand. More >>

   

 
 
 
 
 

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