Age Concern Wellington / October 2022
Age Concern Wellington is a registered charity providing services and support for people aged 65 and over in the Wellington, Porirua, Upper Hutt and Lower Hutt region. Our vision is for our older population to be a thriving, respected and engaged part of our community.
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Seniors’ Seminar Day
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington Region contributed Wellington City Seniors’ Week this year by hosting many events, including a special Seniors’ Seminar Day. The aim was to develop an event to spotlight Seniors’ Week and help seniors connect with one another while learning some new things. Several experts presented talks on four separate topics of interest to ... Read more
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Companion Walking Service Celebrates Third Birthday with National Award
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington Region received a Golden Foot Walking Award for its innovative Companion Walking Service this week, a perfect way to celebrate the service’s third anniversary. Living Streets Aotearoa awarded the Golden Foot to Age Concern staff at a special ceremony. The Award this year is made by Global Wood Rework (Wellington) from recycled ... Read more
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Seniors’ Week Highlights
- Age Concern Wellington
- Age Concern Wellington Region ran many events during Seniors’ Week 2022. Here are a few highlights…
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Getting to grips with technology
- Age Concern Wellington
- As access to information, banking, shopping, and so much more moves increasingly online, the digital divide grows. Quite a few local banks are closed, and online payments have become the norm. This leaves many seniors in the Wellington Region digitally excluded. When seniors call Age Concern, their concerns are often linked with technology. Diane Turner, ... Read more
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