Elderly / November 2025
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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
- Accepted from Age Concern Wellington feed by feedreader
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