Health & Wellbeing

Most people are aware of the dangers of drinking too much, but alcohol’s ability to wreak havoc on the body is the subject of a new set of discussion videos called ‘tipple + topple’. The series of 10 videos, funded through a Ryman Healthcare grant of $20,000, are being used …

The Abuse in Care Royal Commission of Inquiry is investigating the historical abuse of children, young people and vulnerable adults in State and faith-based care in Aotearoa New Zealand. They are looking into why people were taken into care, what abuse they suffered, and the effects of the abuse on …

Has a health problem compromised your wellbeing or ability to live as independently as possible? An interRAI assessment identifies what might bring an improvement and whether support services would help. Sheryl’s father, Alan, was assessed as part of his transition to a retirement village. Here, Sheryl describes what the process …

Hayley Guglietta helped look after her mum, Patricia Norris, at home during the early stages of dementia. She then went through the process of getting long-term care for Patricia. Hayley now volunteers for Dementia Canterbury. Here, Hayley shares some of the lessons she has learned. You and your dad spent …

You often read about ‘low carb’ diets and how we should be cutting back on carbohydrates. But hold on a minute, not all carbohydrates are created equal. Highly processed carbohydrates such as white bread, cakes, biscuits and sugary drinks are often referred to as having empty calories. They provide calories …

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, …

Graduating from university, getting an apprenticeship or taking an OE used to be a rite of passage not just for young adults but also for their parents. It marked a glorious time when the young left the nest and the parents’ job was done. The child had been raised to …

Elder abuse can be psychological, financial, physical or sexual. It affects both men and women. It occurs regardless of a person’s race, religion, class or sexual orientation. It takes many forms, such as verbal abuse or humiliation, physical harm, prevention of decision-making, denial of contact or social isolation. Age Concern …

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 …