Age Concern Wellington / March 2023
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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Extended warranties are a waste of money
- Age Concern Wellington
- Extended warranties are offered by retailers to provide cover for the cost of repairs in case of product faults after the manufacturer’s warranty has expired. But the extra expense involved in these extended warranties are generally a waste of your money, according to Consumer NZ. You’re already covered. Under the Consumer Guarantees Act (CGA), ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year Finalists Announced
- Age Concern Wellington
- The finalists for the Ryman Healthcare Senior New Zealander of the Year award were announced this morning. The Senior New Zealander is one of seven categories of the Kiwibank New Zealander of the Year awards. One of this year’s judges of the Senior category, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO, Stephen Opie, says the three deserving ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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The Benefits of Volunteering
- Age Concern Wellington
- It came as a bit of a shock to me recently to realise I had been volunteering in the Age Concern wellington Region office for more than 18 months. While I had other projects on the go at the time, I noted that the time spent volunteering had been very satisfying. This led to the ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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A Volunteer with a Heart for Community
- Age Concern Wellington
- A care for people in the community has led Paul Green to a life of service in New Zealand. “It is a way of doing my civic duty and contributing to my community while saying thanks to the country that welcomed my family here almost 50 years ago.” Many of the volunteers we work with ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Volunteering – how it benefits older people and how it can be encouraged
- Age Concern Wellington
- One of the “tasks” of later life, as defined by psychologists, is “generativity” – the “giving back” by older people to society and specifically to oncoming generations. While not mentioning the concept of generativity specifically, numerous policy statements and “strategies” emphasise that the contribution and participation of older people is an important part of positive ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Helping End Loneliness
- Age Concern Wellington
- As the CEO of Age Concern Wellington Region, I often think that if I could just get those not yet at retirement age to imagine life at 85, many more people would want to reach out and connect with seniors. But it’s hard for us to imagine ourselves being a little bit older than we ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Mavis – Community Connector
- Age Concern Wellington
- If Mavis isn’t lawn bowling, swimming, taking voice lessons, or participating in a Steady As You Go exercise class, she’s probably home baking the most delicious scones you’ve ever tasted. Or perhaps she’s sewing or knitting a useful gift for a friend. Despite Mavis being nearly 84 years old, she keeps more active than most. ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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