Elderly and Places
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New Zealand’s Ageing Population
- Age Concern Wellington
- The issue of New Zealand’s Ageing Population There are currently over 12,000 seniors living alone in Wellington. With the 2023 Census right around the corner, Age Concern Wellington Region CEO Stephen Opie is expecting this number to jump. Wellington is a popular region for seniors to live in. Kapiti Coast, for example, has one of ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Volunteers Going Above and Beyond
- Age Concern Wellington
- This year, Age Concern Wellington Region introduced the ‘Outstanding Volunteer Award’, designed to recognise and appreciate Age Concern’s volunteers who go the extra mile for seniors. Two volunteer Christmas parties were held at the end of November, in Stokes Valley and Johnsonville. Three amazing recipients were presented with awards at these events – Joan Robertshawe, ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Stokes Valley, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, 5019, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Menzshed wellington revitalised
- Age Concern Wellington
- Menzshed Wellington is back in business. After being homeless for almost two years they have found a new shed in the old Hataitai Bowling Club greenkeeper’s shed. It is part of the Hataitai Centre, renamed after the Bowling Club closed, at 157 Hataitai Road, about 100 metres away from the Hataitai Village shops. Initially it ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Hataitai, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Remembering Emily
- Age Concern Wellington
- When the Companion Walking Service was set up in 2020, we needed a bank of volunteers ready for when the referrals started to come in. At that time, I belonged to an exercise group in Karori and over coffee told the group about my new job. One member of the group, Delyse, was particularly ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Karori, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Making Garden Connections
- Age Concern Wellington
- Nathalie and Tim are both keen gardeners who met each other at the Innermost Gardens in Mount Victoria recently: she gardens to keep active while he volunteers at the community garden. Gardeners thrive on getting their hands dirty and communicating with nature. They also enjoy getting together to explore other gardens and communicating with each ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Innermost Gardens, Elizabeth Street, Mount Victoria, Wellington, Wellington City, Wellington, 6011, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Mana u3a
- Age Concern Wellington
- Making new friends, Sharing interests, Fun and companionship Mana U3A is one of several U3A groups in the Wellington region, with Tawa U3A to the south and Kapiti U3A to the north up the coast. Our focus is on giving our members opportunities to learn, the chance to get to know others in the same area, and ... Read more
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Tawa, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Best Friends in Wainuiomata
- Age Concern Wellington
- “Checkmate,” Ian says.
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Wainuiomata, Lower Hutt, Lower Hutt City, Wellington, New Zealand/Aotearoa (OpenStreetMap)
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No Need to Miss Out on Walking
- Age Concern Wellington
- Are you starting to feel your walking days are coming to an end? Do you worry that your age/disabilities are discouraging you from enjoying our lovely waterfront or Wellington’s interesting attractions? Well, with Age Concern Wellington Region’s Companion Walking Service, there is no need to be missing out. The Companion Walking Service aims to improve the lives of older people... Source
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Home Invasion – Keeping Yourself Safe at Home
- Age Concern Wellington
- Though rare, home invasions unfortunately do happen from time to time. A recent incident in Karori occurred when the house occupant opened his front door and three masked people charged in, stole from him, and hurt the man. There’s no need to be afraid, but there are a few steps you can take to protect yourself. If someone knocks at your door and you are not expecting a visitor... Source
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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Karori, Wellington, New Zealand (OpenStreetMap)
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Creating community
- Victoria University of Wellington
- Whether it’s picking up groceries for someone immunocompromised or dropping off medication for an elderly person, the Wellington Volunteer Student Army is aiming to help others however they can during the COVID-19 lockdown.
- Accepted from VUW News feed by feedreader
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