Have you ever wondered why some of us are are annually seized by a sudden urge to air out the house, banish dust, organize wardrobes, clean out cabinets, scrub floors, wash windows and organize our garages etc as soon as spring comes? Is it because suddenly there is an overload …

To celebrate International Day of Older Person’s this October, Age Concern Marlborough would like to invite your to these two fabulous events:

This article has been adapted from the original. To see the full article head to https://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/rodney-times/95884442/Whangaparaoa-retirement-village-knits-for-Kiwi-kids The Peninsula Club’s knitting group has been meeting for over a decade, the collective kitting experience of the 42 members spans two millennia. Even more impressive is the amount of knitting the group gives away …

In Western Austrialia the State Governement are championing the construction of ‘Medihotels’ to address their shortage of respite beds across the state. ‘Medihotels’ being specialist hotels designed to support patients who are discharged from hospital but are still recovering. They are not a new idea – several Medihotels are successfully …

It is safe to assume that most people would like to age in place. “Ageing in place” is a well-used concept as governments look to the future in an ageing world. In 1994, the health and social policy ministers of OECD countries reached an agreement on the overall objective of …

At the end of last month, we threw a “crazy party” to continue our 20th Birthday Celebrations. Our first challenge was to wear 20 items of clothing. When planning this in the middle of winter, we had no idea that the day we decided to throw this party would be …

It is officially Spring! This means for many that it is time for a good ol’ spring clean. The ritual of spring cleaning, in many cultures, provides a fresh start as we enter the season of new beginnings. But where did this tradition come from? Some researchers trace the origin of …

To finish off our series on the 2017 Election we have tried to summarise the main points in regards to our 5 top issues: superannuation, housing, healthcare, immigration, aged care. Superannuation – Age of eligibility – Raise – Same – Does not specify – Raise – Same – Flexible retirement …

Gareth Morgan heads The Opportunities Party with Geoff Simmons as deputy. Their vision being that “all people have aspirations, and all of us have a right to fulfil those aspirations. We also have a responsibility to ensure others have the same opportunity.” Superannuation: The Opportunities Party will provide all citizens over …

Te Ururoa Flavell and Marama Fox co-lead the Maori Party in this year’s election. The Māori Party is born of the dreams and aspirations of tangata whenua to achieve selfdetermination for whānau, hapū and iwi within their own land; to speak with a strong, independent and united voice; and to live …