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    • Walk and Talk
      • 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

    • STAYING SAFE ON THE ROAD
      • 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

    • May newsletter is here for you
      • 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

    • Another Newsletter full of information for you.
      • 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

    • Steady As You Go (SAYGO) via ZOOM
      • 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

    • Steady As You Go via Zoom
      • 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

    • The latest newsletter is here!
      • 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

    • What is stress? How do you deal with it?
      • 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

    • Our Newsletter is here
      • 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

    • Service Helps Hundreds of Seniors Plan for their End of Life Care
      • 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

    • Happy New Year
      • 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

    • Fairness in Aged Care
      • 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

    • FREE SERVICE FROM THE FIRE SERVICE
      • 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

    • Read our latest newsletter
      • 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

    • Scammers are a tricky bunch.
      • 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

    • Steady As You Go Goes Inside
      • 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

    • Our latest newsletter
      • Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. We hope your week is going well. It’s been a little while since you received our last newsletter – we’ve been busy with our annual appeal, an office move, Seniors’ Week & Making Connections Day, and more. Read all about it in this week’s newsletter, as well as ... Read more

    • We’ve Moved!
      • We’ve been providing services for older people in the Wellington Region since 1976. Our vision is for the older population to be a thriving, respected and engaged part of the community. For the past 17 years, we’ve been based in Anvil House on Wakefield Street. At the end of October, we relocated to Level 4 ... Read more

    • Scam Savvy Seniors
      • Our recent online Scam Quiz results show that participants are well aware of the dangers posed by scammers. With over 95% of the 169 participants passing the quiz with scores above 50%, it’s clear that people are becoming more scam-savvy. Impressively, nearly half of those who took part achieved a perfect score of 100, and ... Read more

    • Banks Are Stepping Up Against Scammers
      • Recently, Kiwibank advised its customers that the banking industry is working to develop and launch a “Confirmation of Payee” service to avoid making payments to scammers. The service checks whether the account name matches the account number of the person or business you are paying before you push the button to make the payment. The ... Read more

    • Our Latest Enews for your enjoyment
      • KIA ORA Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. We hope your week has started well. It’s been a significant last few weeks with the tangi of Kīngi Tūheitia Pōtatau Te Wherowhero VII, and the anointing of his daughter Ngā Wai Hono i te Pō as the new Māori Queen. What a moving sight it ... Read more

    • HIV Enlightenment and a Jolt to the System
      • A recent training session for staff at Age Concern Wellington Region caused me to adjust one of my innate or unconscious biases, and review some of the others. Abby and Heather from the Positive Speakers Bureau addressed us on HIV awareness with particular attention to ageing with HIV through their involvement with Positive Women Inc. ... Read more

    • Support for Rates Payments
      • “In this world, nothing is certain except death and taxes” and if you are a homeowner this includes rates. The common theme about rates this year has been the significant increases in levy rates set by most local councils in the Wellington Region. The recent rates notices can cause concern for some sections of the ... Read more

    • Dementia is not a normal part of Aging
      • Some people age in a healthy way while others don’t. Researchers at the Canadian McMaster Institute for Research on Aging contends that good heart health can ease the challenges of aging. This is backed up by similar studies in the England and Scotland based on the UK Biobank. The results stem from a Canadian longitudinal ... Read more

    • A Beautiful Night Out
      • At Age Concern Wellington Region, we enjoy partnering with many different organisations around the Region. Recently, we were pleased to be able to offer all our wonderful volunteers and Companion Services clients an opportunity to attend the Orpheus Choir concert on 24 August at a discounted price. The Orpheus Choir offered all our volunteers a ... Read more

    • Enjoy reading the latest edition of our Newsletter
      • KIA ORA A few shy daffodils are appearing: spring must be around the corner, but it’s still cold at night. We hope you’re keeping warm and healthy. 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 ... Read more

    • ENewsletter for July
      • KIA ORA Welcome to another edition of our newsletter. We have some fantastic events coming up – including guided tours of Pukeahu National War Memorial Park and a Curious Conversation with Brad Cohen – Director of the New Zealand Opera. Don’t miss out! Read the full newsletter here

    • BE “ON PATROL” FOR SCAMS
      • BE “ON PATROL” FOR SCAMS Age Concern has joined with the ANZ bank to raise awareness of scams and advise on how to identify and deal with them. They have brought back a CHiPs TV star (Erik Estrada) to encourage Kiwis to be ‘on patrol’ and take more sceptical approach to scams as tactics scammers ... Read more

    • Tea and tech in Lower Hutt
      • Age Concern Wellington Region offers personalised tech support for seniors at various events across the Wellington Region. In March, staff and volunteers dedicated a day to assist seniors in Epuni, Lower Hutt, where participants brought their smartphones, laptops, and tablets, often accompanied by a lengthy list of questions. “I’m just so worried about losing my ... Read more

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