Health & Wellbeing

It is safe to say our eyes are pretty essential. As humans we rely heavily on our vision. That could be the reason why people who have poor vision also have higher rates of depression, more falls and fractures, increased need for support and will most likely need to go …

Estimates of hearing loss do vary, although research shows that some 40–50% of adults over the age of 65 years have a hearing impairment, with this rising to 83% for those over the age of 70 years [1]. This makes hearing loss the third most prevalent chronic medical condition among …

Here are our recommendations for cleaning your dentures or implant dentures: Rinse your dentures after meals removing food remnants from their under-surfaces. Cleaning your dentures each day with a denture brush over a basin /sink partly filled with water or covered with a wet face-cloth / tea-towel. This is to prevent …

Most of this information is from Australian Competition and Consumer Commission. Shop smart and do your research Choosing the right hearing aid and provider can be difficult. Before you buy a hearing aid you can protect yourself by being a smart shopper. Always do your research first. Compare offers, ask …

The thought of getting dentures whether it be a full set or a partial can quite often be a daunting experience especially if it is your first time.  Back in the “murder house” days, a lot of people have been traumatized to the point of doing anything to avoid a …

For special occasions, denture adhesives (like Polident or Steradent), in small amounts can be used to make your dentures more secure. Do not use denture adhesives with zinc in their product list, due to adverse medical effects. Polident and Steradent do not contain zinc. Denture adhesives should only be used …

When people say you should save for retirement – what does that retirement look like in your head? Is it spending hours and hours lying on white sand beaches reading, travelling the world? Is it getting to spend time tinkering with the odd thing or two and spending time with …

If you have difficulty hearing you are not alone. Hearing loss is one of the most common health problems affecting 10% of New Zealanders. Effects of hearing loss include: difficulty following conversation, especially in noise; turning up the television and feeling tired at the end of the day after having …

Caring and cleaning your dentures can be easy and quick.  With a proactive approach, you can extend the life of your denture and keep the product looking newer for longer.  In many cases, you do not need to consult a dentist – a quick visit to your dental lab will …

Associate Health and Disability Issues Minister Nicky Wagner announced last month a three month co-design process with the disability sector to begin a nationwide transformation of the disability support system. “The current system does not work well for all disabled people. What we are working toward is a new system, based …