Age Concern Wellington and Community Groups
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Gerontechnology – pros and some cons
- Age Concern Wellington
- Gerontechnology is a portmanteau word to describe an activity that combines gerontology (the study of aging) with technology to create products, environments, and services that enable older adults to live healthier, safer, and more independent lives. Karen Billings-Jensen, Chief Executive of Age Concern NZ attended a conference where this topic was canvassed, which caused us to ... Read more
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Scammer alert
- Age Concern Wellington
- Have you ever been scammed online or via a phone call? It seems that at least 30 percent of New Zealanders have been victims of these con-artists. This was the first advice we received from Tanya Morton of TSB who presented information to a group of Age Concern Wellington Region volunteers on scams, scammers, avoiding ... Read more
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Enews for November is out now!
- Age Concern Wellington
- Our Enewsletter is here! There is still a lot happening with Age Concern as we near the end of 2025. Read all about what’s been happening and what is still ahead for seniors right here.
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Warmer NZ Homes
- Age Concern Wellington
- Is your home insulated? Do you have an efficient heating system like a heat pump? The Warmer Kiwi Homes scheme provides a subsidy for some homeowners for underfloor and ceiling insulation, or the installation of a heat pump? The government recently expanded the number of homes that may be eligible for the subsidy. You might ... Read more
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October Newsletter is ready to read
- Age Concern Wellington
- KIA ORA We’re delighted to share this week’s newsletter with you. It’s filled with exciting opportunities, the latest updates and practical information. Thank you for being such an important part of our community. We truly appreciate you. Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get ... Read more
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Age Concern Wellington and Te Papa: Sharing Pacific Knowledge Together
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington is proud to collaborate with Te Papa in offering unique opportunities for our social connection group participants to connect with Pacific heritage. On two recent occasions, Te Papa welcomed groups made up of participants from some of Age Concern’s regular programmes for a very special experience. The visits began in a private ... Read more
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Te Papa, 55, Cable Street, Te Aro, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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It’s Almost Time for Making Connections
- Age Concern Wellington
- Join us for Making Connections at the St James Theatre on Tuesday 7 October for a celebration with our senior community members. This special event shines a light on ageing well, fostering connection, wellbeing, and joy for seniors across Wellington, Te Upoko o Te Ika a Maui. From inspiring speakers to service providers and wellness ... Read more
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Finding Strength Through Change and Loss
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington, in partnership with Catholic Social Services, recently hosted a heartfelt seminar at the Upper Hutt Cosmopolitan Club. The session, “Understanding Change, Loss and Grief,” was part of the Seasons for Growth resources, which support people in exploring life’s changes and learning strategies to cope with grief. The seminar touched on many important ... Read more
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Upper Hutt, Upper Hutt City, Wellington, 5218, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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August Enews is ready and waiting for you to read.
- Age Concern Wellington
- KIA ORA We hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter. It’s filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Thank you for being a part of our wonderful community. You are valued! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get in touch with ... Read more
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In Case of Emergency
- Age Concern Wellington
- One of the more comforting aspects of the modern cell phone is that it can be used in an emergency, even if it is locked and you do not know the password. It allows anyone to ring 111, but you can also programme it to allow calls to designated people, such as close friends or ... Read more
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Some light reading in our Enews for July
- Age Concern Wellington
- It seems hard to believe, but half the year has gone already! July also marks the beginning of a number of changes in government and/or local body charges such as bus fares and GP fees (more details below). There are also increases in some government payments and benefits. We hope you’ll enjoy this newsletter. It’s ... Read more
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June Enews has arrived
- Age Concern Wellington
- KIA ORA Don’t let all this rain get you down. There is always the bright side that the shortest day is just over a week away and before you know it summer will be upon us. In the meantime you can snuggle up with this newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information ... Read more
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Community Service Star
- Age Concern Wellington
- The spark that changes a life can come from the most unexpected places. For Vanessa Trompetter, it happened 15 years ago while watching Breakfast TV. An older woman was being interviewed about funding cuts to home help. The woman described how exhausted and overwhelmed she felt. Vanessa’s heart was moved – not just for this ... Read more
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Walk and Talk
- Age Concern Wellington
- Imagine your day being brightened by someone volunteering to accompany you for a chat and a walk once a week. Do you know someone who is lonely and/or finds it difficult to venture out for fresh air, would love some company and a walk in the sunshine. Age Concern Wellington’s Companion Walking Service offers just ... Read more
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Staying safe on the road
- Age Concern Wellington
- Research results show that, if a person over 70 is hospitalised following a road crash, regardless of causation, the length of hospital stay increases. This is especially so people of 80 years plus. As we age recovery takes longer. Age Concern runs free classroom-based refreshers for older drivers, focussing on actions to keep safe on ... Read more
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May newsletter is here for you
- Age Concern Wellington
- We’re delighted to bring you another edition of our newsletter, filled with exciting opportunities, upcoming events, and useful information just for you. Win Free Concert Tickets! – We’re hosting a special competition where you could win free tickets to an unforgettable performance. See details on how to enter below. We also have some free spaces at ... Read more
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Another Newsletter full of information for you.
- Age Concern Wellington
- Welcome to this edition of our newsletter. Whether you’re looking for upcoming events or just a good read with a cuppa, we’ve got something for you. So sit back, relax, and enjoy—this space is for you! Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get in touch with us. Full newsletter ... Read more
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Steady As You Go (SAYGO) via ZOOM
- Age Concern Wellington
- SAYGO is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on ZOOM for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. A SAYGO participant recently told us ... Read more
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Steady As You Go via Zoom
- Age Concern Wellington
- Steady As You Go is an exercise program designed to help seniors maintain and build strength and flexibility. Classes are held weekly online on Zoom for those who cannot get to the various venues in the region. And despite being online, the programme provides a social connection as well as the exercise. An online participant ... Read more
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The latest newsletter is here!
- Age Concern Wellington
- It almost feels like we have only just survived Christmas and the holiday weekends, and now the Easter bunnies are showing up in the supermarket. Time flies! For some instant diversion there’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read ... Read more
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What is stress? How do you deal with it?
- Age Concern Wellington
- Recently a representative from Vitae NZ* spoke to our staff on understanding and managing stress in the workplace which prompted us to look at the problems of stress for older people and how to deal with it. The World Health Organisation defines stress as a mental reaction to challenging circumstances. “Stress can be defined as ... Read more
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Our Newsletter is here
- Age Concern Wellington
- We hope you were able to get out and enjoy the beautiful warm weather this weekend. There’s plenty of interesting information and events in this week’s newsletter. Thank you for sharing a few moments of your day with us. Read the full newsletter here
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Service Helps Hundreds of Seniors Plan for their End of Life Care
- Age Concern Wellington
- In September 2022, Age Concern Wellington Region launched an Advance Care Planning Service (ACP) designed to support seniors and their families through the often complex and sensitive process of planning for their future health care. In the more than two years since launch, we helped 362 people fill in their plans, with more than half ... Read more
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Happy New Year
- Age Concern Wellington
- KIA ORA Happy New Year! The New Year has been cooler than expected in terms of weather, but we are looking forward to some warmer times, interesting changes and great developments as the year progresses. Our services are up and running again with the staff fully refreshed after the break. Please give us a call ... Read more
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Age Concern Wellington Region in the News This Christmas
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington Region Highlighting Loneliness As A Major Issue For Many Seniors This Christmas – read all about it here (click here)…
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Fairness in Aged Care
- Age Concern Wellington
- Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier (Reprinted with permission from the Office for Seniors. Source “Seniors Newsletter” – December 2024 and Chief Ombudsman Peter Boshier) As the Chief Ombudsman, I have a unique and independent role that helps New Zealanders deal with government agencies. We have played this important role in New Zealanders lives since 1962, the ... Read more
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Free service from the fire service
- Age Concern Wellington
- Fire and Emergency New Zealand offer free Home Fire Safety Visits to people, family and whānau who require fire safety advice. Recently one of our staff received a Home Fire Safety visit from the Fire Service and was suitably impressed with the efficiency and with the information provided. A Home Fire Safety Visit is a ... Read more
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Read our latest newsletter
- Age Concern Wellington
- Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. We’re enjoying the slightly warmer weather, we hope you are as well. There’s plenty of useful information, news and events in this issue. Thanks for sharing a few minutes of your day with us. Please give us a call on 04 499 6646 or email info@acwellington.org.nz if you would like to get in ... Read more
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Scammers are a tricky bunch.
- Age Concern Wellington
- Scammers are a tricky bunch. I thought I was fairly astute when it comes to detecting a scammer, but that confidence was demolished very quickly this week. I was taken in by an impersonation scammer. I received a call from “Visa” credit cards with an automated voice telling me that they had noticed a couple ... Read more
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Steady As You Go Goes Inside
- Age Concern Wellington
- At the invitation of the Department of Corrections, Age Concern has taken on a new challenge for Steady As You Go supremo Ann Dalziel to establish an exercise class for the older inmates at Rimutuka Prison in Trentham. Ann and Age Concern have established over 40 falls prevention exercise classes around the Wellington Region. These ... Read more
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