Age Concern Whanganui Issue 1 2021 Autumn
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AUTUMN 2021 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER www.acwhanganui.org.nz Whanganui He Manaakitanga Kaumātua Age Concern Whanganui Serving the needs of older people For advertising phone Dave 027 652 5220 or email [email protected] A Kiwi Publications Limited publication | www.kiwipublications.co.nz | Please refer to website for disclaimer 2 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people AUTUMN 2021 3 Hi everyone, Staff Update Contact Information From the Chair Here we are again after yet another Lockdown, albeit It is hard to believe we are 3 months into the year – Kia Ora Tatau Phone: (06) 345 1799 Fax: (06) 347 2334 level 2 certainly isn’t as difficult as level 3. It’s a real where has the time gone. I’ve recently started at Age Email: [email protected] disruption for so many Aucklanders, but I do feel I hope everyone had a lovely Christmas and festive Concern Whanganui as the Address: 164 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 extremely grateful and happy I live in our beautiful city New Year. We were very lucky compared to other Elder Abuse and Neglect -Whanganui. So let’s keep it that way, safe, healthy, Postal Address: PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 countries in the world, with many of us being able to social worker. I have been a and be generous and kind to our family, friends and spend Christmas with family and friends. social worker for many years neighbours. and have worked mostly in OFFICE HOURS Last newsletter I mentioned we were trialling the 4 Although last year was a year, we would sooner forget Health in hospital settings. I 9.00am - 5.00pm Monday to Thursday day week. At our December Board meeting it was with Level 3 & 4 lockdown, as a community we came believe strongly in advocacy together and looked out for each other. As we do not Please note new office hours. unanimously agreed to change to this. It worked well and supporting people to and no working hours were lost for staff—everyone know what 2021 will bring us, we need to ensure we achieve their goals. I also is happy! I just have to remember the office is closed continue to check in on each other. enjoy networking with other on a Friday. The staff now work full days Monday- An update on our Secret Santa Gifts Initiative – agencies within the wider Whanganui community Board Members Thursday 8.30am-5pm, and are very busy, and there to better support people and their families and is no issue with being closed on Friday. we delivered 238 parcels to older people – we Chairperson: Jan Bullen were overwhelmed again with the huge support work towards reducing the issue of Elder Abuse and As the year is racing by, we have made another we received from the Whangnaui community – a neglect. Duty Chairperson: Josh Chandulal-Mackay change and that is the date of the AGM. The Board massive thank you to the people who donated a gift. Secretary: Helen Bourne felt August is too late for this, and after consulting I have lived in Whanganui for nearly 40 years and with Noeleen(administrator) and Michelle we all We welcome Karen Kitson, Social Worker, who brought up our 3 children here. I’m originally from Members: Diana Doyle agreed to move it forward to THURSDAY 8 JULY 2021- joined the team in January. Karen has a wealth of Hawkes Bay. I moved to Christchurch 3 years ago Keri-Anne Hawira at 5.15pm. It will be held in the Board Room Age experience and skills with working in the Whangnaui but have since moved back as have 3 delightful Concern Whanganui. Members please come along, District Health Board and until recently Christchurch grandchildren here. My mother has also recently Mike Russell bring a friend, support your organization, hear what District Health Board. moved to Whanganui and is settling into her new Therese Zimmerman we are doing and listen to an interesting inspirational home in a retirement village. guest speaker. But there will be more on this later. A reminder regarding your membership, the financial Meryl Parsons We are putting together some thought around a work- year begins 1st April. We really appreciate your Please feel free to drop in or phone me if you Liam Graham shop or afternoon with one of the Law firms to help ongoing support as members. have concerns about family members or older people who seem vulnerable, find themselves in explain why it’s so important to have a EPOA (Enduring There are some interesting articles in this edition Power of Attorney). Members will be invited to come unhealthy relationships or are socially isolated in our including information on the Covid 19 vaccine. Staff along, non-members are most welcome too but there community. From my brief time here, Age Concern will be a small charge or they can join up and become Whanganui appears a very welcoming community Manager: Michelle Malcolm Please let us know if there is anything, we can do to members!. assist and we encourage everyone to stay connected. agency working passionately for the betterment of our older citizens. Administrator: Noeleen Voice Towards the end of last year we receive a welcomed Have a lovely Easter. bequest from a grateful passed member. This continually surprises us and is always put to good use. Take care, Volunteer Coordination/ Michelle | Manager Karen Steady As You Go: Janet Lewis This is another way you may consider supporting the amazing work Age Concern Whanganui does. EARS / Community Social Work / Our new social worker Karen Kitson started in January, 23 Dublin St, Wanganui Wellbeing Officer - Council Flats she is very busy and seems happy with her EARS role. Whanganui & Rangitikei: Lorraine Peipi-TePou (Elder Abuse Response.) Under Lorraine’s guidance 06 348 7792 the staff managed well while Michelle was on holiday. Complete Foot Care Accredited Visiting Service/ Thanks Lorraine and everyone. and Treatment Health Promotion: Clare Fearnley As Autumn approaches I trust you are all thinking • Heel & Arch Pain about keeping warm and dry and taking advantage of • Corns/Callus/Nails the lovely mild days while they last. • Orthotics/Insoles • 3 D Foot scanning Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not I trust you all keep fit and well over the coming months necessarily those of Age Concern Whanganui. The inclusion • Home Visits as we wait our vaccinations. or exclusion of any product does not mean that the • Foot Care Product Range publisher or Age Concern advocates or rejects its use. Jan Bullen | Chairman Our pioneering approach to retirement living 4 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI Serving the needs of older people | includes our Peace of Mind Guarantees designed to give our residents greater confidence to live the way they want. They provide freedom and flexibility that lets you choose when, where, The Services we provide and how you want to live your life. Support & Advocacy relevant and interesting to older people. We can provide support, assistance and liaise with Information other community agencies. Contact us for a wide variety of information on The deferred management fee (DMF) is your contribution to Elder Abuse Response Service available services. Call in or phone to speak with our the refurbishment of the village. It is charged on an ‘enjoy now, Our social workers are available to confidentially reception volunteers or staff. DEFERRED pay later’ basis, and is deducted when your occupancy advance discuss and respond to situations where an older Supermarket Shopping (Whanganui Only) MANAGEMENT FEE is repaid, which is the amount you’ve paid to occupy the unit. person / kaumatua’s safety or wellbeing is at risk Volunteers take those who have no transport to CAPPED AT 20% Your DMF will be no more than 20 percent – one of the lowest Accredited Visiting Service the supermarket, assist with shopping and return in the retirement sector. Our co-ordinator trains and supports volunteers who them home. The service is subject to criteria and an visit those living alone and socially isolated in the assessment fee applies. A donation to the driver for %DMF $DMF community. petrol is required. For example: Calling Service Grocery Shopping (Whanganui Only) This service provides phone calls to people to see Our community workers can go grocery shopping – RYMAN HEALTHCARE $425,000 20% = $85,000 how they are and make a connection. The regularity pick up the shopping list, shop and then deliver to of the calls is dependent on the needs of the person. the person’s home. There is a $6 delivery charge for OTHER PROVIDERS $425,000 25 - 30% = $106,250 - $127,500 Steady as You Go (SAYGo) Falls Prevention this service A unique community-based strength and balance Transport (Whanganui Only) exercise programme for men and women. Classes in Volunteer drivers help those who have no transport Whanganui, Rangitikei and the Waimarino. by taking them to medical and other essential Housing (Whanganui) and Community Housing appointments. The service is subject to criteria and (Rangitikei) an assessment fee applies. A donation to the driver FIXED BASE CARE OPTIONS TO FEES STOP We provide support to tenants of the Whangnaui for petrol is required. WEEKLY FEE SUIT YOUR NEEDS IMMEDIATELY District Council Housing and for the Rangitikei District Total Mobility Scheme Council Community Housing We complete the Horizons Regional Council Senior Driving Programmes: Assessments to access subsided taxi fares. An We provide a range of programmes Assessment fee applies. - Staying Safe Volunteer Opportunities - all volunteers are given NO HIDDEN REPAYMENT NO CAPITAL Improve safe driving practices and increase your training and support COSTS PROTECTION LOSS knowledge of the current Road Code.