Posts by Ethan Pierce

As temperatures rise during summer, older adults are particularly at risk. Heat can worsen existing health conditions, and in some cases, be life-threatening. Understanding why older people are more vulnerable…

In a major decision for disability support and family carers, the Supreme Court has ruled that two parents caring full‑time for their severely disabled adult children are “homeworkers” and must…

Inland Revenue has confirmed that almost 7,000 pensioners were affected by a system error that wrongly charged them ACC levies on income that should not have attracted them. The issue,…

ANZ has warned New Zealanders about a recent wave of social media investment scams that misuse its name and branding. Fraudsters are running ads that look like they come from ANZ,…

Our final activity calendar for the year is here!Join us for a great line-up of social events, outings, and programmes to wrap up 2025 including Friday Club fun, festive celebrations,…

For many older New Zealanders, savings and term deposits are a key part of financial security. But with interest rates remaining low, retirees are finding it harder to get the returns…

Three New Zealanders are developing dementia every hour, according to alarming new research from Auckland University, with a total of 500 new cases every week. The study commissioned by Alzheimer’s…

We’re excited to share our latest activity calendar, filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and stay active. Highlights include:

The Residential Care Subsidy is a New Zealand government subsidy that helps pay for long-term care in a rest home or hospital. To be eligible, you must undergo a needs…

NASC (Needs Assessment and Service Coordination) service in Timaru What is NASC? The NASC service is based at the Talbot Community Health Hub, 156 Otipua Road, Timaru—is funded by Health…