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Can tabs for sePtember 2020 kidney kids Page 14 Connecting to the digital world Page 25 NelsoN Grey Power AssN INc VisitGrey Powergarden for alzheimers awareness Lindsay Neumann to bring their picnics during to Monday, 10.30 to 3.30pm heimers Nelson provides in World Alzheimers Aware- from 11 to 28 September. the Nelson region. Alzheimers Nelson ness Month (September) All entry koha and sale pro- Sandra, who wishes to in- Century-old Tapawera gar- and relax among the spring ceeds will go towards de- crease the awareness of den custodians, the Rogan’s, blooms. The gardens will be mentia support, advocacy Alzheimers in memory of invite families and friends open each weekend Friday and education services Alz- Continued on page 3.

Sandra Rogan and “clarion call responders” preparing garden and sale goodies for Tapawera garden fundraiser for World Alzheimers Awareness Month (September). Standing from left: Sandy Rogan, Shirley Percy, Jenny Quillam, San- dra Nicholls and Margaret Budgen. Seated: Anne Steele, Geraldine Carleton and Yo Tye. On the mower: Janet Moffat.

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Political Advertising:- Nelson Grey Power is an apolitical organisation and inclusion of political advertisements in this magazine does not mean we support any particular political group or individual. Grey Power Nelson News 3 Visit Tapawera garden to support alzheimers awareness Continued from page 1. For Nelson Tasman this is come along and enjoy the 20th century (over 100 years her mother, Firman Viola an alarming reality with a gardens and the Kahurangi ago!) when Eva Mary Grif- Newey (nee Prior) who third of our population in area. fith nee Higgins and her loved gardening, says: “Un- the 65+ bracket, the group There will be gorgeous husband Edward (Ted) Grif- derstanding, coping and most affected by dementia. handmade crafts (many in fith owned the property fol- living with dementia is not The Rogan’s, and other com- purple – the colour of Alz- lowed by other custodians simple or easy. We all need munity-minded Tapawera heimers Awareness month) up to the Rogan’s in resi- to know and understand the residents, have been actively such as festive bunting flags dence there today. progression, treatment and working through winter to and wreathes, as well as oth- There are also other adven- care of this disease. To do bring the garden to marvel- er new and pre-loved items tures to be had by bike or on this, everyone requires as lous bloom along with an ar- on sale, including a huge foot in the area, including much information and con- ray of goodies that will go up number of donated terra- the Gateway to Kahurangi versation about dementia as for sale on the day. They and cotta and other garden pots, National Park, Nelson Hon- possible.” Alzheimers Nelson would and home-made preserves. ey, local cafés, museums, an The growing numbers of love as many visitors as pos- The garden, at 279 Tadmor op shop and craft haven and people living with some form sible to come out and sup- Valley Road, Tapawera, cycle trail. of dementia in Aotearoa port this event, and invite is ever changing with the For more information con- is expected to you to bring your picnics, seasons and has a long his- tact Sandy on 021 257 2394 be around 170,000 by 2050. cameras and cash only and tory dating back to the early or 03 522 4617

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Rachel Boyack for Nelson Authorised by Timothy Grigg, 160 Willis Street, Wellington 12 News Grey Power Nelson Forgotten carers in Covid-19 Laurie Hilsgen Caring In Lockdown, a report “The lesson of Covid-19 equipment’, and who to talk Carers NZ based on a survey of almost is that we need to sup- to if the stresses of 24/7 car- 700 caring New Zealanders, port carers, because they ing become too much and Caring for a friend or family found that many felt isolated are New Zealand’s biggest they need emergency help. member is something we can and invisible during the Cov- frontline workforce,” says Keeping carers connected all expect to do in our lives. id-19 outbreak. Ms Hilsgen. “If the country to information and practi- Almost 500,000 New Zealand- “They got through, as carers were ever to face a wide- cal help through the pan- ers care for friends and family typically do, but the experi- spread pandemic, fam- demic is important, too. members who have a chronic ence took a toll on their physi- ily carers would be the last Carers NZ, IHC and other condition, disability, or are un- cal and mental wellbeing, and threshold of hands-on help charities have created we- well. now many faced new chal- for many vulnerable people. care.kiwi to provide check- Most carers are middle aged lenges due to the Level 3 lock- The country hadn’t really ins, updates, and the odd or older and 54% have a health down in Auckland,” says Lau- thought about putting good fun treat. condition or disability them- rie Hilsgen, CEO of national support in place for car- A high number of the sever- selves, while supporting at not for profit Carers NZ. ers and we need to do that al thousand New Zealand- least one other family member. More than a third of the coun- now, to better for ers registered with wecare. During the Covid-19 lock- try’s family carers live in Auck- the ongoing challenges of kiwi are older people living down, many carers struggled land. Covid-19 and future emer- on their own, or caring for to cope with a sudden loss of The findings of its lockdown gencies.” older family members, says services, respite, and practi- survey have prompted Carers This includes ensuring New Ms Hilsgen. cal help from extended fam- NZ to call for better informa- Zealand’s respite system She encourages carers and ily members not part of their tion, recognition, and targeted functions for older people anyone who may need household bubble. help for carers. and their families, so carers a helping hand through can have breaks from what Covid to register at wecare. can be a 24/7 role at the best kiwi or to call Carers NZ on of times. 0800 777 797. Simple information for car- “We can help you to stay in- ers is also needed so they formed and part of a wider understand when and how community of people get- to use masks, gloves, and ting through Covid-19 to- other ‘personal protection gether.”

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Dinner Menu Grey Power Nelson News 21 Going to hospital? The Health and Disability including: community. If you have any [email protected]. A limited Commissioner (HDC) has • an emergency specific questions, we sug- number of printed booklets produced a new resource • a planned hospital admis- gest you contact your local are also available from your titled “Going to Hospital?” sion hospital directly. Grey Power Nelson Asso- The booklet has been de- • surgery HDC is also working on a ciation office. veloped after extensive con- • a specialist outpatient ser- smaller pamphlet version HDC has received positive sultation with older people vice or day clinic. of the booklet and an easy- feedback about the booklet (50+) and disability groups, The “Going to Hospital?” read version. Both will be so far and we trust that this with input from the District booklet has tips on how to completed in the coming information will help to Health Board sector. prepare for hospital, useful months. remove some of the uncer- The booklet is a for people contacts, frequently asked People can download and tainties and concerns peo- who are unfamiliar with questions and a glossary print the booklet from the ple may have about going public hospital services and of common words used in HDC website at this ad- to hospital. want to learn more about hospital situations, includ- dress: https://www.hdc.org. What do you think? what to expect as a patient. ing some in te reo. nz/news-resources/search- HDC would like to hear This booklet is a general It is important to remember resources/disability/going- your thoughts on the guide on what to expect that there may be differ- to-hospital/. booklet. If you have any and how to prepare in ad- ences in processes from one Individuals can order a comments or suggestions, vance of an admission to hospital to the next, as each copy of the printed book- please contact HDC on hospital. hospital does things in their let from HDC by phoning 0800 11 22 33 or email: It covers various situations own way to support their 0800 11 22 33 or emailing [email protected].

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NEW - Rowan Miller Chiropractor, 20 Tudor St, Motueka (Mon only) 30 News Grey Power Nelson Cooking for seniors Sally Rees • A demonstration of one of the recipes in the 50 page The course is targeted to booklet included in course people who: • Practical hands-on prepa- • Need more confidence in ration of the dish the kitchen • Eat your meal around the • Are lacking motivation table with class participants to prepare good meals for One of the most impor- themselves tant and enjoyable benefits • Need more skills to add to is the social side of com- the variety of food they can ing together with people in prepare similar situations. Students It is NOT for people who get to meet new people and are looking for a “few new make new friends. ideas” Testimonial: “Don’t be shy Each lesson will consist of: to come along – it’s fun and For more useful • An hour of nutrition in- you learn lots” information and formation including meal There is no date for this advice visit planning, food labelling, course yet as still waiting www.greypowernelson.org.nz portion sizing, and tips to for the OK from our grant stretch your budget application.

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Queen Charlotte Sounds Tour 18th – 19th November 2020 Package includes: Travel on a quality touring coach, transport to and from your door, travel on the Mail Boat, , one-night’s accommodation, catered lunch in Blenheim, evening meal and cooked breakfast. Leisure Travel Day 1 – Wed 18th Nov Day 2 – Thur 19th Nov Nelson – Picton Picton – Nelson Door pickup then drive through We start with a cooked breakfast at “A great way to socialise to Picton. Lunch on the waterfront the Hotel then have a look around and onto the Mail Boat which will the shops in Picton. We’ll then cruise through Queen Charlotte make our way to Blenheim for a ca- and see the region” Sounds, the skipper will give a com- tered lunch. Then it’s a door to door mentary on the Mail Boats history. drop off in Nelson. We finish the evening with dinner Package price per person: $460.00 at our accommodation the Picton Single room supplement: $95.00 Yacht Club Hotel. Final payment due: 23rd October 2020

Christmas Tour 23rd – 26th December 2020 Package includes: Travel on a quality touring coach, transport to and from your door, three-night’s accommodation, evening meals and cooked breakfasts, Christmas lunch Day 1 – Wed 23rd Dec house crafted desserts. Nelson – Christchurch Day 4 – Sat 26th Dec Door to door pick to Christchurch. Christchurch – Nelson With breaks in Garden City via Mur- Breakfast together before getting chison and the Lewis Pass. back on the road to Nelson stop- Day 2 – Thur 24th Dec ping along the way for breaks, door Christchurch to door drop off on arrival back into Leisure Travel invites you to join us on After breakfast its a Tram City Tour Nelson. our enjoyable day trips and tours. exploring Christchurch Heritage in Package price per person: style. Over to Akaroa for lunch. $1040.00 Day Tours Day 3 – Fri 25th Dec Single room supplement: $255.00 Christchurch Deposit due: 6th November 2020 Wed 14th Oct – Picton, Edwin Fox Museum - $60 Christmas day lunch is at the Ry- - $240.00 Join us for a trip to Picton visiting Edwin Fox Museum where we will dges Latimer Bloody Mary’s is a Final payment due: 11th Decem- visit and learn all about her fascinating around the world adventures. dining experience to remember ber 2020 with some locally sourced food and Wed 11th Nov – Renwick, Broomfield House Gardens - $55 Trip to Blenheim and Renwick today hoping for a sunny day. We’ll have a short stop in Blenheim to have lunch then head to Renwick Tour 2021 visiting Broomfield House Gardens on the way. Riverstone Castle – Olveston Historic Home – Otago Museum, Butterflies Tropical Forest Wed 9th Dec – Moutere, Moutere Hills Community Centre - $75 17th February – 23rd February 2021 (Lunch included) Today we travel to Hills Community Centre for our Christmas lunch Day 1 – Wed 17th Feb with friends or family. Breakfast and this year. This replaces or cancelled trip in April, thus a great chance Nelson – Ashburton dinner will be at the hotel. to head out this way and enjoy the beautiful spread they put on. Join Today is a big day travelling to Ash- us for the festive celebrations, a few laughs and a great catch up with burton, with a group dinner in the Day 5 – Sun 21st Feb friends. evening at the Hotel. Dunedin – Lake Ohau Leaving Dunedin, it’s a short drive Wed 13th Jan – Takaka - $40 Day 2 – Thur 18th Feb to Lake Ohau in the Mackenzie Ba- This is a leisurely drive to Takaka for a day out. With all our normal Ashburton - Dunedin sin, nestled into the feet of the ma- stops, visiting Takaka township and, the main centre of Golden Bay. Our next stop is Riverstone Castle. jestic Southern Alps. We have relax- After a look around the Castle, gar- ing afternoon taking in the views Wed 10th Feb – Westport - $60 dens and giftware stores we con- and enjoy the lake and village. An early start traveling through Wakefield, over Spooners and the tinue to Dunedin with an evening to Murchison, then continue on via the Buller Gorge meal together. Day 6 – Mon 22nd Feb to Westport. Then spend some time browse the shops and having Lake Ohau - Christchurch lunch in Westport. Day 3 – Fri 19th Feb We make our way north via Twizel, Dunedin Tekapo, Fairlie and onto Christch- Wed 10th Mar – Tapawera, Hop Farm - $65 (Lunch included) Day three we take in Dunedin’s at- urch where we will enjoy our last Trip to Tapawera for the day visiting a local Hop Farm and lunch at tractions, including Olveston His- evening meal together. the Tapawera Hotel. toric Home and the Otago Museum – Butterflies Tropical Forest. Dinner Day 7 – Tue 23rd Feb Day Trips/Tours will only go on in Level 1 is at Mornington Taphouse. Christchurch - Nelson One last breakfast together at the Contact Christine on 539 0834 or Day 4 – Sat 20th Feb hotel, before heading home to Nel- Dunedin son and drop you all off home by [email protected] Today’s a free day in Dunedin to late afternoon. rest and relax, sightseeing, catch up Nelson Grey Power Association Inc PO Box 2190, Stoke, Nelson 7041

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