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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 SPRING 2019 3 Driving Miss Daisy Contact Information From the Chair Driving Miss Daisy your companion As I sit in front of the computer screen, Phone: (06) 345 1799 Fax: (06) 347 2334 and your driver! contemplating what to say for the August Newsletter, Email: [email protected] the wind is howling through the trees across in We are not just Address: 164 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 Kowhai Park and it is a bleak winter’s afternoon Postal Address: PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 outside. Spring will be here soon enough and already the days are slowly lengthening. Just along from me for seniors! there is already a large clump of daffodils in flower. OFFICE HOURS Somewhat early, but welcome all the same. Over the years Driving Miss Daisy has built up a 9.00am - 3.30pm Monday to Friday The heat pump is on and I am cosy. Making the reputation for providing a high quality service to best of the Governments extra support with the senior citizens who no longer drive. They are a energy payment means that I along with many of you regular at retirement villages and rest homes across can have your heating on longer. I trust you are all the country and senior citizen clients form the Board Members keeping warm at this time of year. largest proportion of their client base. But did you Chairperson: Wendall Hart I attended a talk from Dr Jan Gregson entitled, Aging know that they also provide our services to younger Vice Chairperson: Jan Bullen Successfully. The event was held at Racecourse and people who don’t drive? Secretary: Vacant as far as I could see seats were hard to come by. A Keep your independence and Members: Toots Mohi great turnout and I am sure those attending were Some clients have a disability or medical condition freedom with our safe, reliable Graham Adams very appreciative of what Dr Gregson had to say. which means they can’t drive, however this doesn’t companion driving service. Diana Doyle What stayed with me was being told, that Older stop them from being very active in other areas of Peter Allison people are not a drain on society. Where would the their life; they work in a professional capacity, run We can drive and accompany you to: Keri-Anne Hawira many volunteer organistions be without older people. businesses, attend school or tertiary education • Medical and other appointments Many grandparents supervise grandchildren while and enjoy socialising with friends. Driving Miss • Family/social occasions Staff their parents are out working. I say go the oldies. Daisy drives these clients to their place of work or Thank you for all that you do both is support of the business meetings, assists them to their lectures and • Shopping trips Manager: Michelle Malcolm community and your families. social occasions, ensuring they are where they need • Scenic drives Administrator: Noeleen Voice By the time you receive this Newsletter, The Annual to be in plenty of time. Volunteer Coordination: Janet Lewis General Meeting of Age Concern, Whanganui may • Take your pets to the vet Steady As You Go: Janet Lewis already have been held. If not, I hope that you may They treat every client as an individual, no matter • Airport drop-offs and pick ups Community Support/ be able to attend. The formal part of the meeting will Social Work: Sue Evans what their personal circumstance. Every client has ACC approved provider be followed by our guest speaker Russell, from the different needs, and they make sure they discuss this Lorraine Peipi-TePou WDHB. Total Mobility cards accepted Deidre Boyd with their clients so that they fully understand them Welfare Officer - Council Flats Wendall Hart and provide them with the absolute best support Bookings are essential – call Clive today Whanganui & Rangitikei: Lorraine Peipi-TePou and service. and make your next outing a pleasure! Whanganui C004440 AC Elder Abuse Response Service: Sue Evans For Driving Miss Daisy, it’s imperative that all their Whanganui (Senior Social Worker) clients are treated with dignity and respect. They Deidre Boyd are committed to helping their clients get out and Phone: (06) 347 9100 Social Connections/ about, so they can live life to the full and enjoy every Mobile: 021 503 313 Accredited Visiting Service: Clare Fearnley moment. Health Promotion: Clare Fearnley If you have an activity you would like them to help Go to www.facebook.com/ with please call them today to discuss – they look Disclaimer: The views expressed in this newsletter are not necessarily those of Age Concern Whanganui. The inclusion ageconcernwhanganui/ forward to seeing you soon! or exclusion of any product does not mean that the to follow us on Facebook. www.drivingmissdaisy.co.nz publisher or Age Concern advocates or rejects its use. Editorial supplied by Driving Miss Daisy 4 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people

Services Support & Advocacy • CarFit Our community workers can provide support and Our trained technicians highlight your car’s safety assistance, advise on available services, liaise with features and check the ‘fit’ of your vehicle to other community agencies and are available to visit maximise comfort and safety. at home. • Hanging Up the Car Keys Total Mobility Scheme Planning for life after driving. Learn about the options Horizons Regional Council Assessments undertaken available in Whanganui for those no longer able to for people with disabilities to access subsidised taxi drive themselves. fares. Assessment fee applies. Health Promotion Elder Abuse Response Service Seminars and forums organised on a range of topics Our social worker is available to confidentially discuss relevant and interesting to older people. problems of suspected abuse, maltreatment or Information neglect and can assist in obtaining help. Resources Contact us for a wide variety of information on are available for distribution. available services. Call in or phone to speak with our Accredited Visiting Service reception volunteers or staff. Our co-ordinator trains and supports volunteers who Volunteer Opportunities visit those living alone in the community. Both the A number of volunteering opportunities are available: older person and the visitor enjoy the friendship that • Meals on Wheels delivery The Ryman Diff erence develops from this regular contact. • Transport & Supermarket Service Putting residents fi rst! Our winning formula for over 30 years. Supermarket Shopping (Whanganui Only) • Accredited Visiting Service Volunteers take those who have no transport to • Reception the supermarket, assist with shopping and return • CarFit them home. The service is subject to criteria and an All volunteers are given training and support. assessment fee applies. A donation to the driver for Membership and donations to Age Concern petrol is required. Whanganui are appreciated and accepted. Fair terms Resident-focused Care options that Transport (Whanganui Only) Donations of $5 or more are tax deductible. Volunteer drivers help those who have no transport The weekly fee is fi xed for the entire innovation suit your needs time you occupy your townhouse or by taking them to medical and other essential Please contact us at: Ryman Delicious menus off er We’re dedicated to caring for you apartment, guaranteed.* appointments. The service is subject to criteria and 164 St Hill Street, Whanganui 4500 choice and freshness, our now and into your future. There are no hidden costs such as myRyman electronic care an assessment fee applies. A donation to the driver Phone: (06) 345 1799 Fax: (06) 347 2334 We provide independent living, waitlist fees, surprise move-in costs programme enables individualised for petrol is required. Email: [email protected] and assisted living in a serviced or administration fees. And you care at the touch of a button, and Steady as You Go (SAYGo) Falls Prevention apartment. Plus, resthome and www.acwhanganui.org.nz will benefi t from one of the lowest emergency power generators in hospital care, and in most villages, A unique community based strength and balance deferred management fees in the every Ryman village centre keep specialist dementia care. exercise programme for men and women. Classes in Have you paid your membership for 2019 retirement sector, capped residents safe and warm even if Whanganui, Rangitikei and the Waimarino. If you have thank you very much. at 20 percent. the lights go out. Tenants Pensioner Flats (Whanganui) & Community We really appreciate your support at Housing (Rangitikei) members of Age Concern Whanganui Our staff provide support to tenants of the Council Pensioner Flats and the This is just a wee reminder membership Rangitikei District Council Community Housing. is due for 2019. For more information about the Ryman difference Senior Driving Programme You can pay by cash/cheque/ internet phone Maureen on 06 348 9564 or visit Drive with confidence and share experiences. Our bank account is rymanhealthcare.co.nz • Keys to Safe Driving Westpac account 030791-0454649-00 *Some conditions apply Improve safe driving practices and increase your If you are making an internet payment, please knowledge of the current Road Code. Classroom email your details to: [email protected] based. Where community shapes the heart of your retirement 6 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SPRING 2019 7

Spark steps up with two new coming through because scammers, unwanted Call screen is available at all Spark stores, over business callers and even autodialing machines online chat, over the phone by calling 123 or via the Medical alarm service cost products for seniors either can’t or won’t record their name, which means online form available at spark.co.nz/callscreen.** the phone doesn’t ring, saving customers time, New and existing Spark customers with SuperGold changes • Nuisance-call blocking landline helps lessening stress and making them feel more secure,” cards can get a $30 account credit upon purchasing The Ministry of Social give peace of mind to those worried said Tessa. the Call Screen Twin Cordless Phone by presenting Development (MSD) funds about scam calls Over the last few years, the number of phone scam their card and photo ID in a Spark store. the costs of medical victims has grown considerably with some people Basic and Gold Talker pay monthly mobile plans alarm services to its • New postpaid mobile plans designed losing thousands of dollars after falling for the are available to those aged 65 and older. More eligible clients through the specifically for over-65 market seemingly legitimate ruses. As avid landline users, information on Spark’s Gold plans can be found at Disability Allowance. many of those who have fallen victim have been spark.co.nz/shop/mobile-plans/gold-plans As part of this funding, seniors. MSD regularly negotiates *To sign up to the Gold plans, you must be aged 65 “In an increasingly digital world, we know scammers with medical alarm years or older and show a valid photo ID. Max two Gold are becoming ever more sophisticated in their suppliers to make sure plans per Spark account. attempts to rip people off. Spark is continuously their clients continue to working on ways to help empower members of the **Call Screen Twin Cordless Phone is available for get a quality service at public to protect themselves against phone scams. purchase at $139.99 however, if you are a new or a competitive price. This Call Screen puts some control back into the hands of existing Spark customer, are 65 or over and have a supports people to stay the user, letting them decide who they want to talk to SuperGold card, you can get a $30 account credit safe and independent in their own homes. and who they don’t.” when you purchase Call Screen in store. You do not have to be a Spark customer to use Call Screen From 19 August 2019, there’ll be a small change Mobile plans tailored for Seniors however, you will need to ensure you have a landline in the weekly cost for medical alarm services. The Today Spark has today introduced two new products Today Spark has also introduced two new pay plan with a provider and that you have the caller amount may increase, decrease, or stay the same for New Zealand seniors: the first nuisance-call monthly mobile plans tailored for and available to display network feature. Spark is offering caller display depending on the supplier. blocking home phone (landline) available in New those over 65 years. for free to all new and existing Spark landline plan To make sure people stay safe, there’ll be no Zealand; and the cheapest advertised pay monthly The new and affordable Gold plans - Gold Basic and customers who purchase a Call Screen phone. interruption to people’s medical alarm service. MSD Gold Talker - are designed specifically to meet the mobile plan on the New Zealand market - tailored Gold Basic and Gold Talker plans: Rollover up to a total will write to people letting them know about the needs of those aged 65 years and older, giving them to the needs of those over 65 years. Both of the of 3.5GB and 500 mins. Standard NZ numbers only. change and will automatically adjust the Disability products help strengthen Spark’s offering to the less of what they don’t need and more of what they Allowance payments of people affected. senior generation and help them win big in a digital do. $10 Gold Discount: Available on the $79.99 Unlimited If you have a medical alarm provided by a non- world. Plan and the $99.99 Unlimited Group plan “We know that those in the 65 plus age group tend to accredited supplier you can still get the cost of the Spark Product Director, Tessa Tierney said that by use less data, calling and texts than other age groups Unlimited Mobile plan: Unlimited texts of person-to- person text messages (SMS) to NZ and AUS numbers alarm covered by your Disability Allowance. If you 2032, about 21% of New Zealanders will be aged 65 and that seniors are keen to find a plan that is more only. Excludes text messages to short codes. Max choose to change to a different supplier, you’ll need years and older , and so it makes sense for Spark to suited to their needs and kinder on their pockets,” speeds reduce after 22GB. No tethering or hotspots, to choose an accredited supplier. work on solutions to address the needs of this age said Tessa. unless you buy a hotspot extra. The assessment and application process for the group. The Gold Basic plan offers unlimited landline minutes Disability Allowance hasn’t changed. Call Screen nuisance-call blocking technology and unlimited Spark minutes, another 50 minutes to The MSD-accredited suppliers of medical alarm Call Screen is designed to empower customers to other NZ mobiles, 50 NZ texts and 100MB of data for 23 Dublin St, Wanganui services are: protect themselves from scams and other nuisance $12.99 – making it the most affordable advertised ADT Security Ltd 0800 111 238 or 0800 238 272 calls as it allows them to decide who they talk to pay monthly mobile plan in New Zealand. Gold Talker 06 348 7792 Chubb New Zealand 0800 20 30 40 by screening incoming calls, reducing the fear of offers Unlimited calling to mobile and landline, 500 Complete Foot Care Freedom Medical Alarms 0800 380 280 becoming victim to scammers. NZ texts and 500MB of data for $22.99*. and Treatment St John Medical Alarms 0800 502 323 While it looks and plugs in like a normal home phone, Both plans’ data allowances are automatically • Heel & Arch Pain Red Wolf High Level Monitoring 0800 673 252 when an unknown caller rings, they are prompted to capped to help users avoid any casual rates being • Corns/Callus/Nails MSD is also adding more accredited suppliers soon. announce their name and the receiver can decide charged if they accidentally exceed their allowance. • Orthotics/Insoles This will give people more choice when choosing a whether to accept or block the call. Saved contacts, Over 65’s can also purchase Spark’s unlimited pay • Biomechanical Evaluation MSD-accredited supplier. • Home Visits on the other hand, are put straight though. monthly mobile plans, including the group plan, with • Foot Care Product Range For more information, go to “Call Screen can help completely block the call from a $10 discount. www.workandincome.govt.nz 8 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SPRING 2019 9

Alzheimers Whanganui ALZHEIMERS WHANGANUI INC and We are very excited to announce the launch of Dementia Friends, our new outreach and awareness Strength & Balance Programme programme. WHANGANUI Dementia Friends learn about Dementia and the MONDAY Alzheimers Whanganui is holding a Fashion Parade impact it has. They then make a commitment to Christ Church Community Centre Fundraiser on Thursday September 5th at 7.00pm action to help those living with dementia to live well. 10am - 11am and 11.15am - 12.15pm at ballentynes Fashion Central 111 Victoria Avenue Dementia Friends choose the action or actions they Masonic Court Rest Home 10.30am - 11.30am Whanganui. are comfortable with and able to offer. Special Olympics Hall, Peat St 10.00am - 11.00am The Holy Family, 10am - 11.00am As a not-for-profit organisation with no guaranteed Dementia Friends has been informed and shaped by Stroke Group, St Andrews Hall, Glasgow St income, we rely on our community to help us raise the voices and input of Kiwis living with dementia. 11am - 12pm the funds needed to maintain our support services and to meet the growing need for these services in Whether you are a schoolkid or a Chief Executive, a Rapanui Mowhanau Community Hall the Whanganui, Rangitikei, Waimarino communities. Cabinet Minister or someone in between, you can be 1.30pm - 2.30pm Please show your support for this wonderful a Dementia Friend. TUESDAY community organisation by purchasing a ticket for St Peters Church Hall, Gonville 10am - 11am We are inviting everyone in New Zealand to become yourself and a friend. Riverside Christian Church, 4 Ingestre St a Dementia Friend to raise awareness and build a 9.30am - 10.30am Tickets are $15 each and are available at Alzheimers more understanding, inclusive and supportive New Whanganui 5/136 Victoria Avenue or can be ordered Zealand. WEDNESDAY by phone: 06 3458833 Faith Academy 10am - 11am or email Sharon [email protected] To become a Dementia Friend, people complete a St James Presbyterian Church, Tickets are to be presold and will not be available on short, online programme. The programme includes 10.30am - 11.30am the night so be in quick. a short video featuring three Kiwis living well with dementia. THURSDAY There will also be a 20% discount for items Churton School Hall, 11am - 12noon purchased on the night. To find out more about becoming a Dementia Club Metro, Ridgeway St 9.30am - 10.30am We have received Friend go to www.alzheimers.org.nz and show St Lukes, 10.00am - 11.00am Alzheimers Whanganui would like to thank generous your support for people living with Dementia in Parish Hall 9.30am - 10.30am ballentynes Fashion Central Whanganui donations from your community. Grange Transport, Editorial supplied by Alzheimers Whanganui MARTON - TUESDAY for their support Marton Bowling Club 10.00am - 11.00am Westmere Truck If you are one of Whanganui’s older residents, Services and HUNTERVILLE - TUESDAY with a Community Services Card, you may be Richard Gedye Ltd. St Andrews Church Lounge 10.45am - 11.45am eligible for a free home fire safety check. You RAETIHI - TUESDAY may also be eligible to have a FREE long-life Thank you very for your kind donation smoke alarm installed. • Dementia affects four out of five Kiwis. Elder & Care Village 10.00am - 11.00am and support. Age Concern Whanganui is working with Fire and • You can make a difference to those living with it. BULLS - WEDNESDAY • Become a Dementia Friend. Emergency New Zealand on an agreement so that Bulls Friendship Hall 10.00am - 11.00am • Help us build a community that is more together we can work to improve the safety of the understanding, more accepting of people with OHAKUNE - TUESDAY Whanganui community. dementia. Lions Den, 3 Arawa St 10.00am - 11.00am • Every action a Dementia Friend takes counts no Contact Deidre, Social RICHARD GEDYE LTD matter how big or small. Classes cost $3 per session. Worker, at Age Concern PAINTING&DECORATING • Learn more at www.alzheimers.org.nz A class is available for new participants before Whanganui for more Est. 1998 moving on to an established group. information regarding an To join a group or for more information please Whanganui assessment When nothing goes right…go left contact Janet Lewis, Steady As You Go Coordinator Ph. 345 1799. (06) 345 1799 email: [email protected] 10 AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI | Serving the needs of older people SPRING 2019 11

New Warmer Kiwi Homes Grants for MEMBERSHIP FORM From the Manager Heaters Hi everyone, by the time you are reading this, spring The Government’s New Members Only will be upon up us and I have to say I am looking Warmer Kiwi Homes forward to the warmer weather. has been offering grants AGE CONCERN WHANGANUI Inc for insulation since July Since our last newsletter, our application to continue PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 2018. Thanks to the Our Meals on Wheels volunteer numbers are to provide our Senior Driving Programmes has been generous contributions dwindling and in order to continue this great service approved – thank you to Horizons. You will see from organisations in the Name:...... we need your help. information on these programmes in this edition. community the cost to the Address:...... We have a number of city businesses, friends, couples We have also been awarded the contract with the homeowners had been free or low-cost in many areas...... who help out already with some having done it for Whanganui District Council to provide dedicated From 1 July 2019, Warmer Kiwi Homes also offers many years. support services to the tenants in council housing. lower-income homeowners grants for heaters. Grants Phone:...... We’re often asked if groups can volunteer and the Over the last twenty years we have had various will cover two-thirds of the cost of an efficient heat pump, wood burner or pellet burner and the grant will Email:...... answer is “Yes!” We welcome groups from clubs, support contracts – with the new contract we will be capped at a maximum of $2,500. Ethnicity: Age Group: churches, schools and businesses. Often a group be involved with all stages of support including the Home owners may be eligible for a grant for a heater if: o NZ European o 60 - 69 yrs will “adopt” a particular route on a specific day each interview process. We can tailor services to meet • they are the homeowner (not a rental) week. each individuals needs and ensure relevant supports o NZ Maori o 70 - 79 yrs • the home was built before the year 2008 Can you spare an hour one day a week, one day a are in place. o Pasifika o 80 - 89 yrs month? Or would you prefer to be a relief driver • the homeowner has a Community Services Card or Our AGM is to be held on 22nd August, with Russell Super Gold combo card, OR o Other o 90 - 99 yrs If you would like more information about being a Simpson, CE of the Whanganui District Health Board • the home is in an area identified as low-income Meals on Wheels volunteer please contact ______o 100 + yrs being guest speaker. Depending on when you receive • the home doesn’t have an existing operational Janet Lewis, Volunteer Coordinator. heating appliance in the main living area. Our phone number is 345 1799. the newsletter this may have already occurred. Individual Member: $20.00 To be eligible for a grant for a heater the home must Thank you to everyone who has paid their have existing celling and underfloor insulation hat is up Corporate Member: $100.00 independence community membership for this year, if you are unsure if you are to EECA standards. Home owners may also be eligible if Donation: $______up to date please contact Noeleen. a service provider contracted to EECA has assessed the purpose fun variety caring home and found they can’t install the insulation. TOTAL: cash/cheque/internet $______I hope everyone will enjoy the Spring weather and I trusted active support choice will back in touch in November – with Christmas just Home owners can check their eligibility by using a Please tick if you require a receipt: o around the corner. simple toll at www.energywise.govt.nz/tools/warmer- kiwi-homes-tool/ or by calling 0800 749 782. Westpac account - 030791-0454649-00 kind regards Michelle If you are making an internet payment please email your details to: [email protected] or post this form to PO Box 703, Whanganui 4540 Enliven creates elder-centred communities where older “ people have companionship, choice and control, meaningful To make a OFFICE USE ONLY: activity as well as top quality care. o Receipt issued o Database updated difference in KOWHAINUI HOME AND VILLAGE o Thank you letter o Deposit date 88 Virginia Road, someone’s life, Offering independent retirement living, rest home and hospital care, respite, health recovery and a day programme. brilliant, rich, beautiful PLEASE SUPPORT

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Our Thanks to: Future proofing initiative DORA will be supporting Digital Banking classes in coming to Whanganui first Whanganui, Marton and Bulls from 29 July to 13 September 2019. Find out when DORA is going to be Whanganui residents, wanting to get on board for a near you by contacting your local library or registering future that includes more digital opportunities, will be online at www.steppingup.nz the first in the country able to access a new mobile learning centre with online banking training. About Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa was established THE CHARLES & VERA From next Monday, free classes are being offered to THRUSH CHARITABLE CORNER in 2018 to foster socially inclusive communities where Whanganui residents on DORA, a converted school TRUST everyone has equitable opportunities to meaningfully 30 second Self Saucing Chocolate bus. DORA will be travelling the streets of Whanganui engage with digital technologies, and benefit from the St Laurences Social Services Trust Pudding in a Mug and parking up at libraries, retirement villages, marae use of them. We aim to enhance the confidence and and supermarkets to assist people better understand Ingredients: capability of people living in New Zealand to engage online banking and recognise and avoid online scams. • 1 heaped tablespoon self online to advance their own education, employment, The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) has raising flour health and wellbeing as well as that of their whānau. partnered with Kiwibank to develop a Stepping UP • 1 heaped tablespoon cocoa The Alliance acts as a catalyst for digital inclusion training module for online banking and with DORA’s • 1 heaped tablespoon sugar initiatives, by working with local communities, not- Whanganui help, more people can participate in their local He Manaakitanga Kaumātua • 1 and a half tablespoons milk for-profit organisations, business enterprises and communities. Each class takes two hours. government agencies to pursue a shared digital Topping: Whanganui District Libraries have joined up to inclusion vision. Any organisation or individual working Form of Bequest • 1/2 tablespoon cocoa deliver the classes on-board the bus. “This is a great to achieve a more digitally included community is Take or send to your Legal Advisor for • 1 tablespoon brown sugar opportunity for our library staff to support people who welcome to become a partner of the Alliance. incorporation in your Will. • 1 tablespoon hot water are anxious about going online, especially when it 1. Mix together self raising flour, cocoa, sugar and comes to really important things like keeping safe and About DORA “I give and bequeath the sum of milk in a coffee mug (or other small microwave avoiding scams,” said Pete Gray, Manager - Libraries DORA (Digital On-Road Access) is a 34 year old bus, proof jug). & Community, for Whanganui District Council. “We converted to a digital classroom in 2012. Suitable $______(or) ______% of my 2. Sprinkle on top extra cocoa and brown sugar and already have a very successful partnership with DIAA, for around 10 adults, DORA can travel anywhere in estate, (or) residue of my estate, (or) property or carefully pour on hot water. delivering the JUMP internet service from the Davis, New Zealand. All the equipment is powered by a fully assets as follows: 3. Cook in microwave for 30 seconds. (Mixture Gonville, Hakeke Street and Rangiora Street Libraries.” self-contained solar electrical system and the on-board computers have multiple different ways of connecting should be combined and cooked. If undissolved DORA’s itinerary will be published on the Stepping UP ______to the internet, including satellite. DORA is supported cocoa exists, zap for an extra 10 seconds.) website, starting on Monday 29 July with an ‘open by the Lottery Grants Board, Transpower, Spark 4. Pour into a bowl or add ice cream or cream to the bus’ (like an ‘open home’) between 10am and 2.30pm Foundation, Digital Wings and other business partners. ______cup on the forecourt of Whanganui War Memorial Centre in Watt Street. “We are sending invitations for our For further information contact ______‘open bus’ to over 100 stakeholders in Whanganui, Laurence Zwimpfer, DIAA 027 430 6737 especially organisations involved in delivering social [email protected] ______services and supporting elderly people,” said Laurence Pete Gray, Whanganui District Libraries Zwimpfer, establishment Chair of the Digital Inclusion 027 289 5562 / [email protected] ______Alliance. “We need their help in alerting the people Staying at home in your later years is now an affordable they support to this opportunity and encourage people ______and safe option thanks to to sign up for a Digital Banking class on DORA. We the care and support Care know that changes in the banking world, such as the on Call provides. ______move away from cheques, have the greatest impact on From a couple of hours of help around the home per people who are digitally excluded and we want to make ______week to full time care Care sure our communities are future proofed.” on Call has experienced, free of all charges, to Age Concern Whanganui. trained and thoroughly “We greatly appreciate the support of Kiwibank in screened carers available to [email protected] making this training possible, but this is not restricted The official receipt of the Chief Executive or cater to your unique needs. [email protected] other authorised officer of the Trustee shall be a to Kiwibank customers; the Digital Banking class is for Please call us or visit our website 08000800 93369 0 0636 11 sufficient discharge to my executors”. for more information. www.careoncall.co.nz everyone no matter who you bank with,” concluded Mr Zwimpfer. 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