SPRING 2019 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 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 Whanganui District 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