AUTUMN 2021 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER www.acwhanganui.org.nz He Manaakitanga Kaumātua Age Concern Whanganui Serving the needs of older people

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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. A number of volunteering opportunities are available: Classroom based. - Meals on Wheels delivery - CarFit - Transport & Supermarket Service Our trained technicians highlight your car’s safety - Accredited Visiting Service features and check the ‘fit’ of your vehicle to - Reception CHANGING 90-DAY MONEY maximise comfort and safety - CarFit - Hanging Up the Car Keys YOUR MIND BACK GUARANTEE Planning for life after driving. Learn about the Membership and donations to Age Concern options available in Whanganui for those no longer Whanganui are appreciated and accepted. able to drive themselves. Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible. For full details on our Peace of Mind Guarantees, Hospital Visits Please contact us at: or our Jane Winstone Village, call 06 348 9564. Visiting service for people who are in hospital and do 164 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 1492 not have family / natural supports Phone: (06) 345 1799 Fax: (06) 347 2334 49 Oakland Ave, Whanganui Health Promotion Email: [email protected] Seminars and forums organised on a range of topics www.acwhanganui.org.nz rymanhealthcare.co.nz 6 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people AUTUMN 2021 7

Hanging Up Hakeke Street Community Age Concern Whanganui are Free annual senior driving the Car Keys Centre and Library Age now offering a new service. event in Whanganui – looking ahead Friendly Programmes Hanging Up the Car Keys for life beyond driving The Hakeke Street Community Centre Age Friendly A forum for seniors, their families We understand how hard it is when you lose your programme starts Thursday March 11th from 1pm and support workers licence, so at Age Concern Whanganui each year we - 2:30pm and runs through until the 20th of May. A Making the Decision to Stop Driving offer a free event for senior drivers and their families. programme for those aged 60 + who want to learn The Medical Conversation & Life Beyond Driving Adjusting to life without a car does not mean losing about specific organisations, programmes, and independence and freedom, and doesn’t have to limit services tailored to their needs as they grow older. Speakers include: A connection point of information for those who are your activities or prevent you from enjoying life. Are you befuddled by new technology? Did your Dr Jan Gregson unsure where to start. Hospital Physician & Geriatrician We host a panel to provide information and explain family give you a device and leave you with minimal Andrew Robertson options to encourage folk to think ahead. The We now have a partnership with Senior Net, where instructions? If so, Judy is here to help you unlock a Senior Driver Educator & Instructor presenters include a geriatrician, a police officer, they are making themselves available to the whole new world. Judy will provide one on one tuition

and a driving instructor-educator. There are also community over here in in the form free of charge. of "Tech Talks." These will run every second Tuesday 2pm-4pm opportunities to ask questions and information As a retired educator Judy is patient and a wonderful from March 2nd from 10am - 12pm. A chance for resources to take away. teacher. You will be up and running with emails, seniors struggling with the breadth of information on Tuesday May 4th 2021 texts, internet banking and social media in no time. at Broadview Village, We also around smart devices and other technology- to come 108 Mosston Road, Whanganui • Highlight a range of possibilities to remain mobile and learn how they can make their tech work for • Describe alternative ways of getting about in the For further information contact them. For example: learn how to download and use Age Concern Whanganui 06 3451799 Seniors, their families and professionals are community apps that matter to them (book apps/ cooking apps/ welcome. Positive feedback. Places are limited. • Suggest options to keep involved and enjoy Netflix etc), learn how to text and video call, learn To register call Age Concern Whanganui activities how to set up a Facebook account or update their 06 345 1799 There are many examples of living positively without banking security etc. Tailored specifically to each driving. individual. Bookings are not essential, but helpful (so that they can get half an hour of specific help). Age Concern’s Hanging Up the Car Keys 2021 panel is from 2-4pm on Tuesday May 4th. If you would Another lovely offering for Seniors starting the first like to attend this event you need to book your week of April - Thursday 1st from 3pm - 4pm (directly place by contacting us on 345 1799 (Mondays to after our age friendly talks). Gentle Yoga for Seniors Enliven Thursdays 9am-5pm) or [email protected] (chair modifications available)- offered by Martin Nagle from Inner Light Yoga. Free of Charge and 14 Enliven creates elder-centred communities Yoga mats provided (although if they have their own Advance care planning (ACP) involves thinking and Start a Conversation they are free to bring them). Held in the library space 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 talking about what is important to you as you age, here at Hakeke. – a place where everyone can enjoy including your goals, values and incorporate them companionship, meaningful activity and fun. that Counts into plans for their future health care. Although it Please book through Jane: 022 689 2459. focuses on the individual the process can involve • Kowhainui Home, your partner, family/whanau if that is the person’s • Kowhainui Village, Otamatea wish. • Abingdon Village, St John’s Hill An important part of ACP is making sure you have enough information in a way you can understand it, so you can effectively participate in medical decision retirement villages rest home hospital making processes now and in the future. short term respite health recovery day programmes

If you are interested in attending a discussion on ACP Free phone 0508 ENLIVEN call ACW office on 06 345 1799 for more information on dates and times. www.enlivencentral.org.nz 8 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people AUTUMN 2021 9

COVID-19: Getting a vaccine – information from Ministry from Health website POWER OF ATTORNEY Need To Sleep Better? We've secured enough COVID-19 vaccines for Non-border frontline healthcare workers If you lose the capacity to handle your own affairs, Sleeping well directly affects your mental and everyone in . They’re free and everyone We expect that between March and June, non- you’ll need someone to do it on your behalf. physical health. Fall short and it can take a serious in New Zealand is eligible. Find out how you can get a border frontline healthcare workers, like general But you need to arrange this ahead of time. toll on your daytime energy, productivity, emotional vaccine. Last updated: 8 March 2021 practitioners, pharmacists and people working in our What is “power of attorney”? balance, and even your weight. Unhealthy daytime testing centres, will have access to the vaccines as Your vaccine will be free - The COVID-19 vaccination Power of attorney is an authority by which one person habits and lifestyle choices can leave you tossing and the next at-risk workforce. turning at night and affecting your mood, brain and will be free of charge (the “donor”) gives authority to someone else (the Other at-risk people “attorney”) to act in their name. heart health, immune system, creativity, vitality, and Who can get a vaccine We then expect to shift the focus of the immunisation weight. Try experimenting with the following tips: You can get a free vaccine if you’re in New Zealand Why use it? programme over the coming months to include a Everyone in New Zealand is eligible for free COVID-19 The idea of someone else being able to sign your Tip 1: Keep in sync with your body’s natural sleep- broader range of at-risk people (such as other health vaccination, regardless of your visa or citizenship cheques, cancel your insurances, even sell your wake cycle workforces, older adults, and those with a relevant status. Any information collected will not be used for home, would be a nightmare in most circumstances. • Try to go to sleep and get up at the same time underlying health condition). immigration purposes. It will not be mandatory for But if your health deteriorates or you go overseas and every day the general public. You can choose whether to get The general public are unable to run your own affairs, having someone • Avoid sleeping in - even on weekends. vaccinated. The general public vaccinations are expected to begin else to help can be a godsend. • Be smart about napping - limit to 15 to 20 in the second half of 2021. minutes in the early afternoon When you'll get a vaccine Many people think their partner will be able to step • Fight after-dinner drowsiness - get up and do The COVID-19 Immunisation Programme is already Where vaccinations will be available in automatically but that isn’t the case. Even if you’ve something underway. Over time, everyone in New Zealand will To start with, it is likely vaccines will be given to been married 50 years, your spouse will not be able have access to a vaccine if they would like one. Our the general public in workplaces and community to deal with any accounts, policies or possessions if Tip 2: Control your exposure to light aim is to vaccinate as many people in New Zealand locations. District health boards (DHBs) will confirm they are in your own name. They’d need to go to court • Expose yourself to bright sunlight in the morning as possible during the year as part of the programme. vaccination sites closer to the time. to be given that power. This could take months and • Spend more time outside during daylight The timings below assume there is low or no cost thousands of dollars. • Let as much natural light into your home or workspace as possible community transmission in New Zealand. This may The best option is to arrange power of attorney in • Avoid bright screens within 1-2 hours of your change depending on what’s happening in the advance. It must be made while the donor’s mental bedtime community. capacity and judgment still allow them to understand • Say no to late-night television what they are doing. Border and managed isolation and quarantine • Keep the lights down if you get up during the night (MIQ) workers Types of power Border and managed isolation and quarantine (MIQ) There are two broad types of powers: “ordinary” and Tip 3: Exercise during the day workers will be vaccinated first from 20 February “enduring”. Tip 4: Be smart about what you eat and drink 2021. This is all workers who undergo mandatory • Ordinary powers are best used for temporary • Limit caffeine and nicotine COVID-19 testing as part of their work. These groups purposes – for example, if you’re going overseas • Avoid big meals at night include: and want someone to be able to send you cash • Avoid alcohol before bed • cleaners from your accounts or to pay bills here. • Avoid drinking too many liquids in the evening • nurses who do health checks in MIQ • Most advisers recommend an enduring power of • Cut back on sugary foods and refined carbs • security staff attorney for longer term protection. This works • A snack can help you to settle eg. Banana or • customs and border officials after you’ve become mentally incapable, while yoghurt • airline staff • hotel workers. an ordinary power would lapse. Enduring powers of attorney can relate to property or your personal Tip 5: Wind down and clear your head It should take 2-3 weeks to vaccinate border workers, care and welfare. One attorney can act in relation • Breathing exercises can help. Breathing from followed by the people they live with (household to both property and care and welfare. your belly rather than your chest can activate the contacts). This is to reduce the risk of them getting relaxation response. COVID-19. The people you live with (household Have you met Heidi? From the Consumer NZ website Tip 6: Improve your sleep environment contacts) will be vaccinated as part of the initial roll- Heidi Armstrong is our hearing specialist If you would like to attend a workshop to learn • Keep your bedroom dark, cool, and quiet out, after border and MIQ workers have had their first at Simply Hearing; a hearing clinic more about Power of Attorney and the process dose. designed to help everyday people like you. Information sourced from - please contact Age Concern Whanganui How to Sleep Better - HelpGuide.org You will be able to nominate the people you live with 345 1799 to register your expression of 35 Dublin Street, Whanganui 4500 - phone (06) 345 9799 (household contacts) and we’ll contact them once email: [email protected] - web: simplyhearing.co.nz interest. vaccinations have started with more information.

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Anything Goes Quiche Quiche has been a popular brunch food for decades and was seen as a luxury for many seniors growing Strength & Balance Programme up. This is a fairly inexpensive, easy recipe that WHANGANUI includes leafy greens rich in magnesium, iron, MONDAY manganese, and vitamins A, C, and K. Christ Church Community Centre 10am - 11am, 11.15am - 12.15pm and 1.30pm - 2.30pm Masonic Court Rest Home 10.30am - 11.30am Rapanui Mowhanau Community Hall 1.30pm - 2.30pm Special Olympics Hall, Peat St 10.00am - 11.00am The Holy Family, 10am - 11.00am Glasgow Group, St Andrews Hall, Glasgow St 11am - 12pm TUESDAY Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St 9.30am - 10.30am Ingredients WEDNESDAY • 1 refrigerated pie crust Faith Academy 10am - 11am • 5 eggs St James Presbyterian Church, Whanganui East • 1 cup Flour half-and-half 10.30am - 11.30am • ½ teaspoon seasoning of your choice, such as mustard, dill, or rosemary THURSDAY • ¾ cup crispy bacon, crumbled cooked sausage, or Churton School Hall, 11am - 12noon leftover ham Club Metro (Cossie Club) 9.30am - 10.30am • 1 cup shredded cheddar or Swiss cheese St Lukes, 10am - 11am • 1 cup spinach or kale, torn or chopped St Peters Church Hall, Gonville 10am - 11am • ½ cup of your favorite veggie, diced (tomato, \ Special Olympics Hall, Peat St 10am - 11am broccoli, asparagus, and peppers all work) MARTON - TUESDAY Instructions Marton Friendship Hall 10am - 11am 1. Preheat oven to 350 F and roll pie crust into your pie plate, per package directions. HUNTERVILLE - TUESDAY 2. Whisk eggs, half-and-half, and seasoning in a St Andrews Church Lounge 10.45am - 11.45am medium bowl; add salt and pepper to taste. RAETIHI - TUESDAY 3. Sprinkle meat, cheese, and veggies onto the Elder & Care Village 10am - 11am prepared pie crust evenly. Pour the egg mixture to BULLS - WEDNESDAY cover. Bulls Friendship Hall 10am - 11am 4. Bake for 40-50 minutes, or until a knife inserted OHAKUNE - TUESDAY in the center comes out clean. Let cool 10 minutes Lions Den, 3 Arawa St 10am - 11am before slicing and enjoying. To register or find out more, contact Rachel Smith Classes cost $3 per session. Library Recipe adapted from Pillsbury, with vegetables added Please note there may be a wait list for some classes. Ph. (06) 349 1000 When you understand why a pizza is made round, A new class will be up and running at Kowhainui Or email [email protected] Retirement Village soon. Register your interest now! packed in a square box and eaten as a triangle... To join a group or for more information please contact For more information, visit www.steppingup.nz Then you will understand women" Janet Lewis, Steady As You Go Coordinator (06) 345 1799. Email [email protected] 12 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people AUTUMN 2021 13

HealthCare New Zealand DENISE HAIR STUDIO A Life Tube could 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 emergency. close to our family, friends, communities and favourite CLIENTELE activities. The Life Tube contains Sometimes we need a hand to maintain our vital health information At DHS we cater for the aging population independence, and that’s where HealthCare New and important of Whanganui. We offer traditional Zealand can offer high quality help, tailored to your emergency information. hairdressing services. lifestyle. It is kept in a prominent Our spacious premises are bright, warm accessible place such HealthCare New Zealand supports people around the and centrally located, with free parking and as fridge or glove box country with personal care, home management and easy access. Our soft background music of the car and is easily domestic support, nursing services and rehabilitation. creates a pleasant atmosphere. identified by the red Their specialist skills, knowledge and expertise lets sticker that is included them work with you to create a plan that suits your * Our salon is age friendly * in the tube. To have this needs, regardless of age, illness, injury or disability. information available if SENIOR NET With a national network of experienced and trained Come enjoy the experience the person concerned is unable to communicate may professionals, HealthCare New Zealand works and tell your friends be and has been, a life saver. TECH TALKS alongside people and their families each step of In the event of an emergency, the Police, ambulance, the way, with a personalised support plan that friend or neighbour will be alerted by the red sticker Every second Tuesday incorporates your needs and goals. and know that important information is inside the With a toll-free 0800 number and Life Tube. 10 am - 12 pm website – www.healthcarenz.co.nz If you have a life tube and your information needs Starting March 2nd. it’s easy to get the support that works for you. updating, call in for a new (free) information sheet Bookings preferred. Text or and if you have purchased a new fridge……a new Ring 022 096 5673. sticker! Life Tubes are endorsed by St John Ambulance, Bring along your smart Neighbourhood Support and Police. They are phones, tablets, laptops etc. and get help from the experts 45 Dublin Street (opposite Harvey Round Motors) available at our Age Concern office at 164 St Hill in navigating texting, touch Ph: (06) 34 78 4 78 Street, Whanganui or phone us 06 345 1799. screens, facetiming, online There is a $2 donation. banking, downloading, using apps, and so much more Sticker and notification card are inside the Life If you are one of Whanganui’s older residents, Tube. Make sure you collect your advance Care Supporting Independence with a Community Services Card, you may be Plan forms when you get your Life Tube. 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 may also be eligible to have a FREE long-life you to live independently in your own home. smoke alarm installed. Our services include: • Personal care • Nursing services Age Concern Whanganui is working with Fire and • Home care services • Goal based services Emergency New Zealand on an agreement so that Our services are fully certified and in some cases together we can work to improve the safety of the may be free for eligible residents. Whanganui community. We also support privately Contact Age Concern paying clients. Whanganui for more information regarding an For more information: Go to www.facebook.com/ Freephone: 0800 532 000 assessment ageconcernwhanganui/ www.healthcarenz.co.nz © Healthcare of New Zealand Holdings Limited. Healthcare of New Ph. 345 1799. Zealand Limited is a wholly owned subsidiary of Healthcare of New to follow us on Facebook. Zealand Holdings Limited. Editorial supplied by Healthcare New Zealand 14 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people AUTUMN 2021 15

Our Thanks to: Online discount scheme Senior Senior Advantage is run by JSC “Inulti”, a company registered in Lithuania. But that doesn’t mean it’s Advantage promises to save immune from New Zealand consumer laws. Any MEMBERSHIP FORM elderly consumers money if they company operating in our market must comply with New Members Only sign up. However, we found the the Fair Trading Act. If you feel you’ve been misled into signing up for AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI Inc deals it offers are already available Senior Advantage “discounts”, make a complaint to PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 to everyone. the Commerce Commission. Let us know too. THE CHARLES & VERA Name:...... THRUSH CHARITABLE The seniorsadvantage.org website promises you TRUST can “save up to 70% at almost every store in New We really appreciate your St Laurences Social Services Trust Zealand” as well as offering budgeting tools, meal Address:...... plans and horoscopes. To bag a “bargain”, all you support as members of Age have to do is sign up and pay $39 for a 12-month ...... plan, a special price marked down from $99. Concern Whanganui Annual membership fees are due for the financial Logos of major retailers – including Pak’nSave, New year from 31st March 2021 to 31st March 2022. Phone:...... Whanganui World and Countdown – are featured on the site. He Manaakitanga Kaumātua However, the supermarkets told us they have no You can pay by cash / cheque / internet / EFTPOS Form of Bequest affiliation with Senior Advantage. Our bank account is Westpac account Email:...... Take or send to your Legal Advisor for While the website claims to offer “thousands of 03-0791-0454649-00 Ethnicity: Age Group: discounts and coupons for online and in-store If you are making an internet payment, please incorporation in your Will. o NZ European o 49 & below shopping”, a Senior Advantage spokesperson email your details to: [email protected] o NZ Maori o 50 - 59 yrs “I give and bequeath the sum of acknowledged the deals on the site were publicly available. Thank you again o Pasifika o 60 - 69 yrs $______(or) ______% of my The spokesperson claimed Senior Advantage offered for your support o Other o 70 - 79 yrs estate, (or) residue of my estate, (or) property or “convenience” by aggregating deals from various o 80 - 89 yrs assets as follows: stores, saving consumers from having to look for the ______o 90 - 99 yrs discounts themselves. o 100 + yrs ______Advance Care “We have clear disclosures on each page stating that Plan: ______we have no affiliation or any kind of relationship with Individual Member: $20.00 any stores listed.” Advance care plan Corporate Member: offers people the $100.00 ______However, these disclosures are buried in the opportunity to plan their future care and support, fine print at the bottom of the page and we think Donation: $______including medical treatment, while having the ______consumers risk being misled about what they’re capacity to do so. It involves you, your loved ones getting for their money. TOTAL: cash/cheque/internet/eftpos $______the opportunity to talk about your values, and ______Senior Advantage has recently come in for flak what is important to you. Please tick if you require a receipt: o across the Tasman, where it’s operating a similar ______If you would like to know more call Age Concern site. Westpac account - 03-0791-0454649-00 Whanganui as we are setting up small group ______In December, consumer watchdog Choice reported decisions. If you are making an internet payment please Senior Advantage had been offering discounts from email your details to: [email protected] or ______retailers that were already available to everyone. A post this form to PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 Choice staffer paid A$19 to join Senior Advantage. NEVER LEND BOOKS. free of all charges, to Age Concern Whanganui. When they clicked on one of the Senior Advantage They never get returned. The official receipt of the Chief Executive or OFFICE USE ONLY: Woolworths deals, they were just taken to the The only ones I have in my other authorised officer of the Trustee shall be a o Receipt issued o Database updated supermarket’s half-price specials page. library are ones I have sufficient discharge to my executors”. o Thank you letter o Deposit date According to the site’s terms and conditions, borrowed. 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 Sue Walker - Facility Manager Phone: (06) 348 1500 Email: [email protected]