The rules under which retirement villages operate are mostly laid down in law, which is now under review. The Consumers Association, the Retirement Commissioner, and the Retirement Village Residents Association have all put in their submissions. At the time of writing the Continue reading “It takes a village to raise a millionaire”
A positive outlook!
While we are not out of the woods yet with the “C” virus, there is greater hope with vaccines becoming available.
Grey Power’s outlook is also looking positive following the election of the new President Jan Pentecost and Continue reading “A positive outlook!”
Our latest newsletter
For Jan-March 2021. The content is also on the site as separate posts.
Vaccine scam alert
From Age Concern:
The Covid-19 vaccine will be offered free of charge. More information will follow in due course. Please be cautious when receiving phone calls, especially if asked for money or personal information.
We have been made aware of a phone call scam about the vaccine being for sale. Continue reading “Vaccine scam alert”
Do you or a loved one have dementia?
We’re looking for people interested in joining our new study: “Younger onset dementia diagnosis”
You can take part in this study if:
Wanted: older migrant seniors for research on your experiences
My name is Dr Ágnes Szabó and I am a senior lecturer in the School of Health at Victoria University of Wellington. My research focuses on the ageing experiences of immigrant communities in Aotearoa New Zealand.
I have recently obtained funding from The Royal Society–Te Apārangi to explore what it means to age well for migrant communities and how they achieve it over the course of their lives.
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Grey Power encourages seniors to get the Covid-19 vaccine
Grey Power is pleased to note that the Pfizer/BioNTech vaccine has arrived in the country and inoculations have already started with our most vulnerable workers.
We look forward to this becoming available to our members, in fact, to all older people. We are all aware that vaccinations are the most effective way of protecting not only ourselves but also those around us. This is another way we can continue to be part of the “team of 5 million” doing our duty to try to eradicate this virus from the community.
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Retirement village contracts: unfair terms in the fine print
Unfair terms in village contracts are leaving a financial sting.
“Wake up with a song in your heart and a purpose for your day.” That’s the promotional plug for the 32 retirement villages owned by the Arvida Group. Along with hot pools and happy hours in your golden years, the company promises to make “it easier for you to live by your own rules”.
Older Kiwis turn to house-sharing for company and support
An interesting article in Stuff.
Changing of the guard: the Grey Power Federation elects first woman President
At its recent AGM Grey Power elected its first woman Federation President – our congratulations to Jan Pentecost from the North Canterbury Association.
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Digital literacy programme for seniors
The Digital Inclusion Alliance Aotearoa (DIAA) is pleased to announce a new digital literacy programme for seniors – Better Digital Futures for Seniors. With support from The Office for Seniors, we have developed a customised programme for seniors, based on our successful Stepping UP initiative.