SUMMER 2020 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER www.acwhanganui.org.nz He Manaakitanga Kaumātua Age Concern Whanganui Serving the needs of older people

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Get out and about with We wish you a Contact Information From the Chair In the last edition I mentioned the AGM in August and Driving Miss Daisy Phone: (06) 345 1799 Fax: (06) 347 2334 Graham Adams and Wendall Harts retirement from the Merry Christmas Email: [email protected] Board. We have a full complement of 10 Board Members, Ho Ho Ho what a year we’ve had. I think we all Address: 164 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 and now I welcome and introduce our 5 new highly skilled deserve something special for being so well behaved and competent group. Mike Russell from Rabo Bank Postal Address: PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 and there is nothing better to give, or to wish for, than and a farmer, Judith McDonald Chief Executive W R H a Driving Miss Daisy Gift Voucher. Network, Therese Zimmerman Manager Health OFFICE HOURS Centre, Liam Graham Director Wanganui Car Centre and A Driving Miss Daisy Gift Voucher can be purchased Meryl Parsons Administrator. It is heartening to have the directly from your local Daisy and whether receiving 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday encouragement and experience of this group and I trust or giving, it makes such a thoughtful gift. Please note new office hours. they will enjoy their involvement with Age Concern as But you don’t have to wait for Santa; there is plenty much as we all do. to do with Driving Miss Daisy to fully enjoy the festive Although we had planned to have several events season: Board Members throughout the year, this had to be put on hold but • Christmas lights tours hopefully we’ll be able to restart next year with some • Festive coffee mornings with friends Chairperson: Jan Bullen positive fun activities. On 1 October we did celebrate Keep your independence and freedom • Christmas carol services Duty Chairperson: Josh Chandulal-Mackay the International Day of the Older Person. Janet our with our safe, reliable companion “Steady as You Go” coordinator organised an extremely Then there are the Christmas chores that Driving Secretary: Helen Bourne successful afternoon in the Eulogy Lounge at the Race Miss Daisy can take care of with you: driving service. Members: Diana Doyle Course. I couldn’t believe how many people of all ages • Christmas Shopping and don’t forget they will and stages were there, with everyone enthusiastically We can drive and accompany you to: Keri-Anne Hawira do the posting taking part in the programme, with the room buzzing. • Shopping for that special Christmas Day outfit • Medical and personal appointments Mike Russell Covid has taught us lots of things, one being that we can • Airport Transfers • Grocery shopping Judith McDonald reorganize our week. The Board has agreed to trial a 4 • A companion to end of year functions and events day working week. This means the staff keep to their • Deliveries - e.g. take home meals Therese Zimmerman hours, but work longer from Monday to Thursday and But you really don’t need a reason to call on Driving • Companion outings Meryl Parsons have Friday off. The exception is our Manager Michelle, Miss Daisy, as just getting out and about and enjoying who is trialling being at work on Friday and taking Monday the company of your Daisy driver is good for the • Take your pets to the vet Liam Graham off. There is always someone at Age Concern office to soul by simply having a good time, creating positive • Airport drop-offs and pick ups Staff answer calls. Interestingly the staff and everyone seem memories. So, don’t sit inside lonely while the world • Wheelchair accessible vehicles very happy with the new system, And the Board will make buzzes along, there are very few reasons not to have Manager: Michelle Malcolm a decision in December a little fun. If needed many of our vehicles are fully available We are always looking for volunteers to help with equipped with wheelchair access, to assist with Administrator: Noeleen Voice Total Mobility Scheme cards accepted activities, for example Meals on Wheels drivers. It was so walkers and wheelchairs. good seeing some trainee cadet pilots loading the meals and ACC contracted supplier. Volunteer Coordination/ into their van, therefore helping out in our community. Remember, Driving Miss Daisy accepts the Total Steady As You Go: Janet Lewis There are plenty of other opportunities to help in a Mobility Scheme cards (“half price taxi chits”), Bookings are essential - call Clive today variety of ways. Not only do the people you help benefit providing driving discounts on trips. and make your next outing a pleasure! EARS / Community Social Work / enormously but you benefit too, you make new friends, To end I wish you all a very Merry Christmas after Wellbeing Officer - Council Flats you join to an amazing organization and you help your what has been a most challenging year for all of us. Whanganui & Rangitikei: Lorraine Peipi-TePou community. We would love you to have some fun and join Whanganui us. So please help us, help you, by considering buying a Accredited Visiting Service/ Driving Miss Daisy Gift Voucher or dropping the hint Phone: (06) 347 9100 What a year 2020 has been, certainly one we won’t to family that it would be an ideal gift for yourself. Health Promotion: Clare Fearnley forget. Having said that all I can say is I wish you all Mobile: 021 503 313 It’s as easy as calling your local Driving Miss Daisy a very happy and healthy Christmas. Take care and let’s welcome 2021 in with enthusiasm, positivity, and Franchise owner. Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not kindness to others. Merry Christmas and a Happy New necessarily those of Age Concern Whanganui. The inclusion Looking forward to taking care of you in 2021. or exclusion of any product does not mean that the year publisher or Age Concern advocates or rejects its use. Melanie | Co- Founder www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz | Chairman Jan Bullen editorial supplied by Driving Miss Daisy 4 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SUMMER 2020 5

Do you Know Someone who affairs. Over time, we notice that people’s health and wellbeing improve, they regain some independence Services would Like More Company? and make other social connections. Some visitors bring their dog or their children. Quality friendships Support & Advocacy relevant and interesting to older people. can develop with the visitor becoming a trusted We can provide support, assistance and liaise with Information fun buddy – for example, “she is almost a family other community agencies. Contact us for a wide variety of information on member”. Elder Abuse Response Service available services. Call in or phone to speak with our Clare, the visiting service co-ordinator, will meet Our social workers are available to confidentially reception volunteers or staff. you at home to get to know you and find out about discuss and respond to situations where an older Supermarket Shopping (Whanganui Only) your interests. If the service is a good match for you, person / kaumatua’s safety or wellbeing is at risk Volunteers take those who have no transport to then she will work to match you with a police record Accredited Visiting Service the supermarket, assist with shopping and return checked, carefully chosen and trained volunteer who Our co-ordinator trains and supports volunteers who them home. The service is subject to criteria and an will visit you for about an hour each week. Clare will visit those living alone and socially isolated in the assessment fee applies. A donation to the driver for keep in touch to make sure you’re both enjoying your community. petrol is required. visits. If there’s a problem, we’ll work with you to Calling Service Grocery Shopping (Whanganui Only) Are you feeling that you spend too much time on your solve it. This service provides phone calls to people to see Our community workers can go grocery shopping – own? Maybe you can’t get out much these days and If you or someone you know would like to know more how they are and make a connection. The regularity pick up the shopping list, shop and then deliver to would enjoy company, a chance to chat and share an about having a visitor, simply call us on 06 345 of the calls is dependent on the needs of the person. the person’s home. There is a $6 delivery charge for interest? Are you also over 65, unable to drive, living 1799 or pop into our office at 164 St Hill for more alone, without local family and with frail health? Steady as You Go (SAYGo) Falls Prevention this service information. Age Concern Whanganui has an Accredited Visiting A unique community-based strength and balance Transport (Whanganui Only) Service. The service has caring volunteers who are exercise programme for men and women. Classes in Volunteer drivers help those who have no transport keen to spend time with an older person. Many of 23 Dublin St, Wanganui Whanganui, Rangitikei and the Waimarino. by taking them to medical and other essential them are older people. Our volunteers visit their appointments. The service is subject to criteria and Tenants Pensioner Flats (Whanganui) & Community special person for about an hour each week. They 06 348 7792 an assessment fee applies. A donation to the driver Housing (Rangitikei) tell us that they enjoy the opportunity to get to know Complete Foot Care for petrol is required. We provide support to tenants of the Whangnaui someone, and that they benefit and learn from the and Treatment District Council Pensioner Flats and for the Rangitikei Total Mobility Scheme experience. • Heel & Arch Pain District Council Community Housing We complete the Horizons Regional Council • Corns/Callus/Nails A regular visit is something to look forward to. Our • Orthotics/Insoles Senior Driving Programmes: Assessments to access subsided taxi fares. An Assessment fee applies. co-ordinator, Clare Fearnley, can match you with a • 3 D Foot scanning We provide a range of programmes volunteer who shares your interests, and who would • Home Visits - Staying Safe Volunteer Opportunities - all volunteers are given like to get to know you. We’ll find the right visitor, the • Foot Care Product Range Improve safe driving practices and increase your training and support right company - for you. Having a visitor can make a knowledge of the current Road Code. A number of volunteering opportunities are available: real difference. These are some of the things people Classroom based. - Meals on Wheels delivery have told us about having a visitor: - CarFit - Transport & Supermarket Service Our trained technicians highlight your car’s safety - Accredited Visiting Service Joan has become a very special friend to me. She features and check the ‘fit’ of your vehicle to - Reception keeps in touch regularly, especially if I am unwell. We maximise comfort and safety - CarFit have lots in common. I am very happy that she has - Hanging Up the Car Keys come into my life. Planning for life after driving. Learn about the Membership and donations to Age Concern I could not be more delighted with my visitor. She options available in Whanganui for those no longer Whanganui are appreciated and accepted. brings intellectual stimulation and love into my life. able to drive themselves. Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible. And humour! Hospital Visits Please contact us at: I am not so lonely, and feel I have a friend. Go to www.facebook.com/ Visiting service for people who are in hospital and do 164 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 I have someone of my own. not have family / natural supports Phone: (06) 345 1799 Fax: (06) 347 2334 ageconcernwhanganui/ What they do together is varied. This has included: Health Promotion Email: [email protected] book swaps, bottling, playing music, knitting, making Seminars and forums organised on a range of topics www.acwhanganui.org.nz to follow us on Facebook. plans for the garden, discussing news and current 6 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SUMMER 2020 7

Our celebration for International Day Community Meeting update November 2020 MyIR Secure Online Services membership of the scheme and ensure KiwiSaver A “Big” Steady As You Go event was held at the Concern Volunteer visitor and also founding member You can register for myIR as an individual or for your deductions from employers are passed onto the Whanganui Racecourse on 1 October to celebrate of the Hunterville Steady As You Go group. Joan is business, company, trust, partnership or club. members scheme provider. We also oversee – opt International Day of Older Person. The day was 96 years young! We all enjoyed afternoon tea and a What you can do in myIR once you have registered: outs, savings suspensions and transferring any enjoyed by 110 Steady As You Go participants. good natter. The day was a great success, and it may • Manage all your accounts, including Working for Government contributions to a member’s KiwiSaver be on next year’s calendar! It was amazing to watch as everyone completed the Families and Child Support scheme. exercises in unison. It was a wonderful opportunity • Update your contact details Janet Lewis – SAYGO coordinator Paid Parental Leave to present a bouquet to Joan Bull, a long serving Age • Make payments To qualify for paid parental leave • Track refunds Check www.ird.govt.nz/paid-parental-leave/eligibility • File tax returns for more information. • Upload documents including donation receipts • Send Inland Revenue secure emails If you take time off work to care for your baby or a child (under 6) who has come into your care, you may How to register for myIR be able to get paid parental leave. You need to have Go to www.ird.govt.nz/topics/myir-secure-online- worked an average of 10 hours in a week, in at least services for more information. 26 weeks (about 6 months) a year before the due To create a myIR account you will need: date of the baby or the date the child came into your • Your IRD number fulltime care. It does not matter how many employers • Your date of birth you had or if you were self-employed. • Your name • An email address Repayment of a student loan • Create a myIR web name For more information check: www.ird.govt.nz/student- • Create a myIR user ID loans/repaying-my-student-loan Activate your myIR Account If you live in , how you repay your student loan will depend on what type and how TIPS TO HELP WITH ANXIETY ATTACKS You can choose to be contacted by email and or much income you receive. You will pay 12% of Start a Conversation that Counts Look around you. mobile phone. Find five things you can see every dollar you earn over the repayment threshold. Advance care You can activate your myIR account via text message Four things you can touch The thresholds are as follows: $385.00 per week, planning (ACP) or by calling our contact centre. To activate your Three things you can hear $770.00 fortnightly, $1,540.00 four weekly or involves thinking account by text message, you will need to provide Two things you can smell $1,668.33 monthly. If you have more than one job and talking about your mobile phone number, if this matches the what is important and One thing you can taste you may be able to apply for a special deduction rate. number we have on record, you will receive an If you are living outside New Zealand for around 5 out to you as you age, This is called grounding. It can help you feel like you activation code by text. Once the account has been including your of 6 months, you might become overseas based and have not lost all control of your surroundings. So activated you will receive an email with a link to your student loan will stop being interest free. Your goals, values and follow the exercise, find your surroundings stay calm create a password, Passwords need to be at least incorporate them into plans for their future health loan repayments will be based on the size of your at all times. 5 characters long. Passwords under 10 characters loan balance and could start getting bigger. care. Although it focuses on the individual must have at least 2 of any of the following: the process can involve your partner, • Lower or uppercase letters Inland Revenue Mobile Offices and family/whanau if that is the person’s wish. • Numbers Heartlands Appointments An important part of ACP is making sure Count your age by friends, • Special characters We have been exploring how we can enhance you have enough information in a way you not years. Your password cannot be over 255 characters long or our appointment service around our region. can understand it, so you can effectively Count your life by smiles, contain your user ID. Appointments can be made by ringing 0800 227 participate in medical decision making 774. We may be able to assist you via a virtual processes now and in the future. not tears, KiwiSaver Inland Revenue’s role Inland Revenue’s role is one of a Central appointment to avoid waiting for the next Heartlands If you are interested in attending a Administrator. We provide information on the goals or mobile office opportunity. Our Community discussion on ACP call ACW office on 06 - John Lennon and benefits of KiwiSaver to help people decide Compliance Officers will work hard to provide this 345 1799 for more information on dates whether it is right for them. We keep track of overall frontline service. and times. 8 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people

You can request an appointment with Life Unlimited Hearing Therapy – free services For some of the elderly people in our community Christmas can be a lonely time, online or call 0800 008 011 Are you concerned about your hearing? Are you with family not living close by. Age Concern Whanganui will be collecting gifts, which will be delivered by Santa’s helpers missing things in conversation or having trouble The Whanganui service is every three weeks on Tuesdays. If you cannot make it into town to see her, getting your hearing aids working well for you? Any gift would be greatly Hearing loss can lead to communication breakdown the therapist, Jenny, is willing to do home visits to our appreciated clients and members. and result in frustration and isolation. Sometimes If you would like to donate, hearing loss can deprive a person of important life General advice on purchasing hearing aids in New please drop the unwrapped gift signals e.g. the kettle boiling, a tap at the door. into our office: Zealand (Ministry of Health) Age Concern, 164 St Hill Street or Hearing Therapy is a national service funded by the There is a wide range of hearing aids and devices ring us and we can come and collect Ministry of Health and delivered by Life Unlimited available in New Zealand. These come at a wide 34 51 799 Charitable Trust. They provide free hearing We are collecting until range of prices. It is important to do your research. 10th December 2020 assessments, information, hearing tests and support The hearing therapist can help with this. to New Zealand citizens and permanent residents aged 16 years and over. • If someone recommends a particular hearing aid to you, ask them why? Does it suit your type Their service is independent. They don’t sell or fit of hearing loss? hearing aids, but we can give you independent advice • Do you need all the ‘extra features’ or will a more about using hearing aids and other listening devices. basic hearing aid be cheaper and easier to use? How does Hearing Therapy work? • Is the person recommending the hearing aid to Living with a hearing impairment can be stressful. you paid to sell that particular brand? It can lead to difficulties at work and affect • Ask questions, and make sure you let the person communication with family and friends. It may also know if there’s anything you don’t understand. affect self-esteem and lead to social isolation. The Hearing Aid Subsidy Scheme provides $511.11 A qualified hearing therapist will work with you to (including GST) per hearing aid to adults who have evaluate your hearing and make a plan with you to a permanent hearing loss and need a hearing aid, reach your hearing-related goals and reduce the are New Zealand citizens living in New Zealand or impact of hearing loss on your daily life. permanent residents. More information is available A hearing therapist can… on the Ministry of Health website. Age Concern • Complete a hearing evaluation and discuss your Whanganui has booklets about this scheme and is hearing difficulties with you happy to mail them out. • Help you use your hearing more effectively and Enliven provide information about hearing health • Teach ways of improving your communication Enliven creates elder-centred communities skills w h e r e i n d i v i d u a l s a r e r e c o g n i s e d a n d v a l u e d • Help you use hearing aids to greater effect • Give information about equipment available to – a place where everyone can enjoy assist with daily living, like amplified telephones, companionship, meaningful activity and fun. personal listening devices, baby monitors, doorbell alarms and smoke detectors • Kowhainui Home, • Teach speech reading and provide auditory • Kowhainui Village, Otamatea training • Abingdon Village, St John’s Hill • Offer advice and practical help to people with Have you met Heidi? tinnitus Heidi Armstrong is our hearing specialist • Provide information about funding options retirement villages rest home hospital short term respite health recovery day programmes at Simply Hearing; a hearing clinic • Refer you to other health services if needed. designed to help everyday people like you. They can help your family, whanau and friends to Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN better support your hearing issues and these people 35 Dublin Street, Whanganui 4500 - phone (06) 345 9799 www.enlivencentral.org.nz email: [email protected] - web: simplyhearing.co.nz are welcome to attend appointments with you. 10 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SUMMER 2020 11

Strength & Balance Programme WHANGANUI MONDAY Christ Church Community Centre Hi everyone, 10am - 11am, 11.15am - 12.15pm Christmas is almost upon us – where has the time and 1.30pm - 2.30pm gone. I have to say it was a year that no one will Masonic Court Rest Home 10.30am - 11.30am forget in a hurry. Rapanui Mowhanau Community Hall Our Secret Santa Gifts Initiative is up and running 1.30pm - 2.30pm again this year – we are collecting gifts for people Special Olympics Hall, Peat St 10.00am - 11.00am who will be alone at Christmas. Last year was a huge The Holy Family, 10am - 11.00am success due to the generosity of our community and Glasgow Group, St Andrews Hall, Glasgow St am sure it will be the same again this year. 11am - 12pm We sadly said goodbye to Deidre, our Community and TUESDAY EARS Social Worker and Sue Evans, Senior Social Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St Worker. Deidre left us at the end of October with Sue 9.30am - 10.30am leaving us in the middle of November. They will be WEDNESDAY sadly missed and we wish them well for the future. Faith Academy 10am - 11am I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge St James Presbyterian Church, Whanganui East the people who make Age Concern the organisation 10.30am - 11.30am it is today: THURSDAY Our wonderful volunteers – a huge thank you – you Churton School Hall, Aramoho 11am - 12noon give up your valuable time to support us, which we Club Metro (Cossie Club) 9.30am - 10.30am greatly appreciate. Our organsaiton would not be the St Lukes, 10am - 11am same without you all!! St Peters Church Hall, Gonville 10am - 11am Our members – thank you for your ongoing support Special Olympics Hall, Peat St 10am - 11am – we are so very lucky you have chosen our organisation to support. MARTON TUESDAY - Thank you, thank you, thank you to the great team of Marton Friendship Hall 10am - 11am staff - you are all dedicated, compassionate and want HUNTERVILLE - TUESDAY the best outcomes for the people we are supporting. St Andrews Church Lounge 10.45am - 11.45am Thank you for your hard work over the past year. RAETIHI - TUESDAY To the Board – thank you for your guidance and Elder & Care Village 10am - 11am support - your dedication to our community is BULLS - WEDNESDAY commendable. A very warm welcome to our 5 new Bulls Friendship Hall 10am - 11am Board members. OHAKUNE - TUESDAY The festive season can be a very lonely time for older Lions Den, 3 Arawa St 10am - 11am people in our community, please check in on your Classes cost $3 per session. neighbours. Please note there may be a wait list for some classes. I hope everyone has a very A class is available for new participants before moving on to an established group. To join a group or for more Merry Christmas information please contact Janet Lewis, Steady As You and a Festive New Year Go Coordinator (06) 345 1799 email: [email protected] Michelle | Manager 12 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SUMMER 2020 13

HealthCare New Zealand DENISE HAIR STUDIO A Life Tube could 6-ingredient lamington wreath with Being independent is key to our quality of life. For save your life in an most people, that means staying in our own homes, WELCOMES A MATURE berry cream emergency. close to our family, friends, communities and favourite CLIENTELE INGREDIENTS activities. The Life Tube contains At DHS we cater for the aging population of 500g frozen Sometimes we need a hand to maintain our vital health information Whanganui. We offer traditional hairdressing strawberries independence, and that’s where HealthCare New including sets and perms. and important 2/3 cup caster sugar Zealand can offer high quality help, tailored to your emergency information. Our spacious premises are bright, warm and 1 teaspoon vanilla bean lifestyle. It is kept in a prominent paste centrally located, with free parking and easy accessible place such HealthCare New Zealand supports people around the access. Our friendly staff create a pleasant 2 cups thickened cream country with personal care, home management and as fridge or glove box 26 lamington fingers atmosphere. of the car and is easily domestic support, nursing services and rehabilitation. (see notes) Their specialist skills, knowledge and expertise lets We offer 60+ discounts and use quality identified by the red 500g small fresh strawberries sticker that is included them work with you to create a plan that suits your with many years experience (no juniors). in the tube. To have this needs, regardless of age, illness, injury or disability. products. All our hairdressers are qualified information available if METHOD With a national network of experienced and trained * Our salon is age friendly * • Step 1 Place frozen strawberries and 1/2 cup the person concerned is unable to communicate may professionals, HealthCare New Zealand works Come enjoy the experience sugar in a large saucepan over medium heat. be and has been, a life saver. alongside people and their families each step of and tell your friends Cook, crushing strawberries with a wooden spoon, In the event of an emergency, the Police, ambulance, the way, with a personalised support plan that for 10 minutes or until sugar has dissolved. Bring incorporates your needs and goals. friend or neighbour will be alerted by the red sticker to the boil. Reduce heat to medium-low. Simmer and know that important information is inside the for 10 minutes or until mixture is syrupy. With a toll-free 0800 number and Life Tube. • Step 2 Remove from heat. Strain syrup mixture website – www.healthcarenz.co.nz it’s easy to get the support that works for you. If you have a life tube and your information needs through a fine sieve into a jug. Discard solids. updating, call in for a new (free) information sheet Wash and dry pan. Return syrup to pan. Stir in and if you have purchased a new fridge……a new vanilla bean paste. Bring to a simmer over sticker! medium heat. Simmer for 12 minutes or until Life Tubes are endorsed by St John Ambulance, slightly thickened. Remove from heat. Set aside to Neighbourhood Support and Police. They are cool completely. 45 Dublin Street (opposite Harvey Round Motors) available at our Age Concern office at 164 St Hill • Step 3 Using an electric mixer, beat cream and remaining sugar until just-firm peaks form. Add Ph: (06) 34 78 4 78 Street, Whanganui or phone us 06 345 1799. There is a $2 donation. 1/3 cup strawberry syrup to cream. Fold through to create a rippled effect. Sticker and notification card are inside the Life • Step 4 Carefully spoon cream mixture into a large If you are one of Whanganui’s older residents, Supporting Independence Tube. Make sure you collect your advance Care snap-lock bag. Snip 2cm off one corner. Pipe a with a Community Services Card, you may be Plan forms when you get your Life Tube. 23cm ring on a flat serving plate to form the base. With over 30 years of experience and a professional team eligible for a free home fire safety check. You of local, caring and highly qualified staff, we can support This ring will secure the lamingtons to the plate. may also be eligible to have a FREE long-life you to live independently in your own home. • Step 5 Pipe a little cream mixture onto 1 face of 1 smoke alarm installed. Our services include: lamington. Place lamington on its side on cream • Personal care • Nursing services Age Concern Whanganui is working with Fire and ring to start assembling the wreath. Pipe a little • Home care services • Goal based services Emergency New Zealand on an agreement so that CHRISTMAS cream onto 1 face of the next lamington. Place in Our services are fully certified and in some cases together we can work to improve the safety of the IS DOING front of lamington on plate and sandwich together. may be free for eligible residents. Whanganui community. Repeat process with remaining lamingtons and A LITTLE cream mixture to form the wreath. We also support privately Contact Age Concern paying clients. Whanganui for more SOMETHING • Step 6 Reserve 12 fresh strawberries. Hull and For more information: information regarding an finely dice remaining strawberries. Cut 3 of the EXTRA Freephone: 0800 532 000 assessment reserved strawberries in half. Using the picture as FOR SOMEONE a guide, top wreath with the whole, halved and www.healthcarenz.co.nz © Healthcare of New Zealand Holdings Limited. Healthcare of New Ph. 345 1799. diced strawberries. Spoon over remaining syrup Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthcare of New Zealand Holdings Limited. mixture. Serve immediately. Editorial supplied by Healthcare New Zealand 14 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SUMMER 2020 15

Our Thanks to: Alzheimers Whanganui We really appreciate your We are very excited to announce the launch of MEMBERSHIP FORM Dementia Friends, our new outreach and awareness support as members of Age programme. Concern Whanganui New Members Only AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI Inc Dementia Friends learn about Dementia and the This is just a wee reminder annual membership impact it has. They then make a commitment to fees are due for the financial year from PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 action to help those living with dementia to live well. 31st March 2020 to 31st March 2021. THE CHARLES & VERA Name:...... THRUSH CHARITABLE Dementia Friends choose the action or actions they You can pay by cash / cheque / internet / EFTPOS TRUST are comfortable with and able to offer. St Laurences Social Services Trust Our bank account is Westpac account Address:...... Dementia Friends has been informed and shaped by 03-0791-0454649-00 the voices and input of Kiwis living with dementia. If you are making an internet payment, please email your details to: [email protected] ...... Whether you are a schoolkid or a Chief Executive, a Cabinet Minister or someone in between, you can be Thank you again for your support Phone:...... Whanganui a Dementia Friend. He Manaakitanga Kaumātua We are inviting everyone in New Zealand to become Form of Bequest a Dementia Friend to raise awareness and build a Email:...... Take or send to your Legal Advisor for more understanding, inclusive and supportive New Ethnicity: Age Group: incorporation in your Will. Zealand. o NZ European o 60 - 69 yrs To become a Dementia Friend, people complete a “I give and bequeath the sum of o NZ Maori o 70 - 79 yrs short, online programme. The programme includes o o a short video featuring three Kiwis living well with Pasifika 80 - 89 yrs $______(or) ______% of my dementia. DOC has conservation resources to share with our o Other o 90 - 99 yrs estate, (or) residue of my estate, (or) property or community to encourage and promote conservation ______o 100 + yrs assets as follows: To find out more about becoming a Dementia education/thinking. Specialised resources are Friend go to www.alzheimers.org.nz and show available for Save Kiwi Month (October), Whio (blue Individual Member: $20.00 ______your support for people living with Dementia in duck) Month (March) Sea Week (March), Takehe your community. Month (April) Arbour/Environment Day (June), Corporate Member: $100.00 ______Editorial supplied by Alzheimers Whanganui Conservation Week (September), Bird of the Year (November) along with general conservation themed Donation: $______activities. Additionally, DOC is happy and enjoys talking to groups about the work they are currently ______undertaking. TOTAL: cash/cheque/internet/eftpos $______

______Contact the Whanganui office on 06 349 2100 for Please tick if you require a receipt: o • Dementia affects four out of five Kiwis. further information • You can make a difference to those living with it. Westpac account - 03-0791-0454649-00 ______• Become a Dementia Friend. If you are making an internet payment please • Help us build a community that is more ______understanding, more accepting of people with email your details to: [email protected] or dementia. post this form to PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 ______• Every action a Dementia Friend takes counts no matter how big or small. free of all charges, to Age Concern Whanganui. • Learn more at www.alzheimers.org.nz The official receipt of the Chief Executive or OFFICE USE ONLY: other authorised officer of the Trustee shall be a o Receipt issued o Database updated Whanganui sufficient discharge to my executors”. o Thank you letter o Deposit date HEALTHCARE

Our facility offers the very best of hospital/resthome care

• 60 Beds • Hospital / Resthome Level Care • Van for outings • Extensive diversional activity programmes for residents • Situated on St Johns Hill overlooking Wanganui City • Set in park like grounds • Earthquake strengthened • Privately owned and operated

2 Virginia Road, St Johns Hill, Wanganui Please feel free to call with any queries Phone: (06) 348 1500 Email: [email protected]

Sue Walker - Facility Manager Jo Green - Clinical Team Leader