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Serving the needs of older people

SouthlandHe Manaakitanga Kaumātua

Age Concern Southland

www.ageconcern.org.nzSPRING 2017 QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER

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Contact InformationINVERCARGILL OFFICEPhone: (03) 218 635150 Forth Street, Invercargill 9810PO Box 976, Invercargill 9840

QUEENSTOWN OFFICEPhone: (03) 441 3490First Floor, Aurum House, Terrace Junction, 1092 Frankton Road, Frankton, Queenstown 9300PO Box 1161, Queenstown 9348

Who’s Who at ‘The Centre’?JANETTE – Manager Extension 4Janette promotes and runs ‘The Centre’. She also provides a Confidential Advocacy service for clients going through Elder Abuse or any Welfare needs.

HEATHER – Office Manager Extension 1Contact Heather to book meals, rooms or to answer any queries that you may have.

CHRIS – Accredited Visiting Service Co-ordinator Extension 2If you feel that you could benefit from this service either as a Visitor or Client please contact Chris.

JANINE – Social Worker Extension 5Janine works alongside Janette with any Elder Abuse or Welfare needs.

JAN – Community Educator

Extension 3Jan is always willing to go out and talk to groups and individuals about the services we have here at Age Concern Southland.

KATHY:Is our wonderful cook who manages the kitchen.

CRAIG:Is our cleaner at the Centre.

LES – Van Driver Extension 6Please contact Les if you would like to be picked up to come into the Centre.

HELEN – Queenstown Office (03) 441 3490Helen looks after our Queenstown office and works in the field of Advocacy and any welfare needs of Elder Abuse situations.

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From the Manager...In the last two weeks there have been two older people who had a fall at home and have not been found for a few days. These people were lucky someone noticed them missing. Please if you know of anyone living alone and you have not seen them about, contact Age Concern or the Police. Winter is a long lonely time and it’s a time to remember to keep warm, have your heaters on and please keep an eye on older people in your neighbourhood. If you require blankets or warm clothing please mention this to one of the staff.

Janette TurnerAge Concern Southland Manager

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Over the years Driving Miss Daisy has built up a reputation for providing a high quality service to senior citizens who no longer drive. They are a regular at retirement villages and rest homes across the country and senior citizen clients form the largest proportion of their client base. But did you know that they also provide our services to younger people who don’t drive?

Some clients have a disability or medical condition which means they can’t drive, however this doesn’t stop them from being very active in other areas of their life; they work in a professional capacity, run businesses, attend school or tertiary education and enjoy socialising with friends. Driving Miss Daisy drives these clients to their place of work or business meetings, assists them to their lectures and social occasions, ensuring they are where they need to be in plenty of time.

They treat every client as an individual, no matter what their personal circumstance. Every client has different needs, and they make sure they discuss this with their clients so that they fully understand them and provide them with the absolute best support and service.

For Driving Miss Daisy, it’s imperative that all their clients are treated with dignity and respect. They are committed to helping their clients get out and about, so they can live life to the full and enjoy every moment.

If you have an activity you would like them to help with please call them today to discuss – they look forward to seeing you soon!

Invercargill – Rachel Goodall(03) 216 7763 021 503 334

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New elder abuse intervention servicesThe Minister for Seniors, Maggie Barry, says a new elder abuse intervention service which starts on the 1st July 2017 will help keep older New Zealanders safe.“Elder abuse is a scourge on our society and it’s time for all of us to make it clear, it’s not OK. All seniors deserve to be treated with respect, with dignity and with care, whatever their cultural background or circumstances,” Ms Barry says.“The serious and growing problem of elder abuse requires a different approach and recent high profile examples of abuse in the media reinforce the need to change the way we intervene and provide practical services to keep seniors safe from elder abuse.”“Ena Lai Dung weighed just 29kgs and had 15 broken bones when ambulance officers found her body. Her daughter went to prison for 13 years for manslaughter.”

“WW2 veteran Ron Greenhalgh died last year without enough money to pay for his funeral because it was squandered at the TAB by his daughter Carolyn Alleyne.

Branded “cold, callous, heartless and cruel” by her brother, Alleyne was sentenced this week to 10 months home detention.”Ms Barry says the new Elder Abuse Response Service (EARS) will put the victims of elder abuse first and focus on practical outcomes.“The cornerstone of EARS is a free and confidential 24/7 help-line, 0800 32 668 65 (0800 EA NOT OK). Registered nurses will be on the other end of the phone to listen and advise anyone who needs information or support about elder abuse,” Ms Barry says“We’ve increased funding for these services and have negotiated new contracts with organisations that have been selected specifically based on their ability to deliver an effective intervention service for our vulnerable older people.”“In addition to longstanding providers like Age Concern receiving a funding increase, 18 new organisations will be involved, including 10 Age Concern branches being funded for the first time.”There will be a wider geographical spread of service providers to help more at risk elderly people than ever before.“Up to 70,000 seniors will experience some form of elder abuse this year - either physical, psychological, sexual, financial or neglectful - and we have to do more to intervene and protect them.”“The message is clear - elder abuse is not OK. If you see abuse, speak out against itFor further information on the changes go to: www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz

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Well-installed insulation is always the top priority for a warmer, healthier home. Get your insulation checked to make sure it is up to scratch – free phone ENERGYWISE on 0800 749 782 or visit www.energywise.govt.nz for information about subsidies and funding options.

Cold houses and impact on healthThe World Health Organization recommends a minimum indoor temperature of 18°C, and ideally 21°C if babies or elderly people live in the house. The average daily indoor temperature in the winter for most New Zealand houses is just 16°C.How do cold houses affect health?If house temperatures fall below 16°C, the risk of respiratory illness increases. This is because cold houses are also usually damp, which can lead to respiratory symptoms.House occupants produce a significant amount of moisture in their day-to-day activities, for example, cooking, showering and drying laundry. Even breathing has an effect - each person produces

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AGE CONCERN SOUTHLAND MEMBERSHIPFebruary 2017/2018

Membership Type (please tick): Single $25.00 Couple $35.00 Corporate $50.00 Do you require a receipt? (please tick if yes)

Please help our work by including a donation:Amount Enclosed: $_____________ (Tax deductible over $5).

Please complete the following and return with payment to:Age Concern Southland 50 Forth Street, Invercargill Phone: (03) 218 6351Or post to P O Box 976, Invercargill 9840

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one litre of moisture per day this way. Moisture condenses on cold surfaces, such as uninsulated walls.As well as dampness being a health risk in itself, it can lead to mould growth, which may also contribute to respiratory problems. Mould growth is worse when there is also poor ventilation, such as when a house has well-sealed aluminium windows that are kept shut, or doesn’t have an extractor fan in the bathroom.Living in a cold environment is also physiologically stressful for people who are old, sick or very young.How might mould contribute to illness?More than one third of our houses contain mould. Most mould is not harmful for healthy people. However, some species release substances which are potentially toxic and may cause adverse reactions in some people, such as those with pre-existing respiratory conditions. Mould also produces spores when it reproduces. When these are inhaled or come into contact with skin they may cause allergies and skin irritation, and aggravate asthma.

Use your SuperGold card as photo IDSuperGold Card carriers may choose to add a photo to their SuperGold Card. This could be useful if you don’t have a current form of photo identification, such as a driver licence or passport.

To arrange for a photo to be added to your card, visit your nearest AA Driver and Vehicle Training Licensing outlet with your card, along with three forms of identification that verify your name and date of birth, plus, evidence of your address. It’s a free service for all SuperGold card holders.

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Contact Karyn Cleary

There is absolutely no doubt that moving into a retirement village is a significant decision and one that no-one makes lightly. There is a myriad of glossy advertising to wade through enticing you to make that move, however, at the end of the day it needs to be a decision that you have made having reviewed all the facts and information before you.Retirement Villages are a fabulous way of life and there would not be many retirement village operators around the country that would not have heard “I wish I had made the move earlier”, on more than one occasion.So what is the most common “mind block” about moving to a retirement village?The most common one is “I am not quite ready”. Ready looks different and is different to each person. Retirement Village living is not about entering an institution where your independence is taken away. It is the exact opposite. Retirement Village living is about putting life in those years to provide you with

the environment to enjoy life without the concerns and worry of maintaining your own home. By moving into a retirement village the biggest decisions that you will have to make are all about you!The second most common mind block is “what will my family and friends think?” You may be surprised to know that more often than not friends and family are so supportive of your decision. Many a daughter or son has said, “I have wanted Mum or Dad to move in a retirement village sooner”. When you consider your time with your family, is it quality time or are they rushing around doing things for you that allow you to stay in your own home? Retirement village living allows you to have quality time with your family because there is not that list of jobs for family to do – be it cleaning the leaves from your gutter, bringing in the fire wood, mending that leak under the sink. Enjoy having lunch out or that visit to the museum instead. Clare House staff wish to make your move to our village as smooth and as stress free as possible. As Winston Churchill said “There is nothing wrong with change, if it is in the right direction”. Let Clare House be that right direction.

Clare House Retirement Village