Monday September 21 is World Alzheimers Day, an opportunity to reflect on a condition that 170,000 Kiwis are expected to be living with by 2050. ‘Wandering’ is identified as a symptom of dementia but why don’t we just call it ‘walking’? Caroline Egan of HelloCare explores why the words we …

The Chief Ombudsman says his independent inspections of privately run aged care facilities offer some valuable lessons as the sector enters another ‘lockdown’. Peter Boshier released a report on August 18 into his inspection of six facilities providing secure dementia and psychogeriatric care, during COVID-19 Alert Levels 3 and 4 in …

The skin is the largest organ of the body. It is important to protect it and keep it healthy. Pressure injuries, sometimes known as pressure ulcers or bed sores, can be caused by pressure, friction and/or shear of the skin. A person is more at risk if they are sick, …

Eldernet asked each of the political parties contesting the 2020 election to tell us what they see as the primary issues facing older people and what they plan to do about making older people’s lives easier. Here is the response from Tim Macindoe, National MP for Hamilton West and National’s spokesperson …

Eldernet asked each of the political parties contesting the 2020 election to tell us what they see as the primary issues facing older people and what they plan to do about making older people’s lives easier. Here is the response from New Zealand First. ______________________ New Zealand First has been the …

Professor Miriam Lips and Dr Elizabeth Eppel Effective use of the internet, or digital inclusion, is critical for us all in these unprecedented times. However, seniors belong to the groups in our society more likely to not be digitally included. In a study among 158 people of 65 years and …

Monday, June 15, marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, the first day of a week-long awareness campaign. Here are some tips from Simon Templeton of Age Concern Canterbury on avoiding financial abuse. One in 10 people aged 65+ will experience some form of elder abuse. The abuse occurs in many …

Care for the Elderly Conference AUCKLAND 12th – 13th May 2016 ‘Valuing People, Living Well’. The conference theme speaks right into the heart of all that motivates us as we work in this area. It captures our aim to be constantly seeking to find better ways to support older people …

Better Send Off Gail McJorrow Submarine Books RRP $29.95 My mother is coming to the last stages of Alzheimer’s, because the disease started when she was in her 50’s she was never able to discuss or write down her wishes after her passing.  I recently asked my father what he wanted …

   Coffin Road Peter May Hachette New Zealand RRP $34.99 (Paperback)   Crime writing is not normally my genre of choice, however my interest was piqued by virtue of the fact that my wife has recently returned from where this story was set in the Outer Hebrides. I enjoyed this …