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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 >>
Govt must compensate GST hike
Tuesday, 9 February 2010, 4:36 pm | Age Concern
It's vital that John Key sticks to his promise that superannuitants be fully compensated for the projected GST rise, Age Concern New Zealand says. More >>
Are rest home residents really safe?
Thursday, 17 December 2009, 1:45 pm | Age Concern
Rest homes audits alone can't guarantee vulnerable older people's safety; greater commitment to quality improvement and respect throughout the elder care sector is needed. "The Auditor General's damning report shows that audits alone aren't going ... More >>
Older people need support, not ads – Age Concern
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 10:39 am | Age Concern
Government needs to get its priorities right, says Age Concern. They say there's no money for older people facing elder abuse but today they've announced a $15 million electricity marketing campaign. More >>
Older people being priced out of health insurance
Thursday, 10 December 2009, 9:27 am | Age Concern
Age Concern New Zealand says the practice of charging the highest health insurance premiums to people on the lowest incomes is just not fair. More >>
Why aren't abused older people being supported?
Tuesday, 8 December 2009, 4:22 pm | Age Concern
Age Concern says it's a tragedy that some seniors facing elder abuse and neglect get less support because they live in the 'wrong' parts of the country. Minister for Senior Citizens John Carter said yesterday that Government has no money for further ... More >>
