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Volunteeringata PSECcharityshop couldbeyourbest moveyet
Ifyouhaveabitoftimeon yourhandsandarelooking forsomethingmeaningful, social,andevenalittlestylish todo,thenvolunteeringata PSECcharityshopcouldbea funnewchapterforyou.
Forgetoldmythsaboutboringand mustysecond-handstores.Today’s charityshopsarevibrantandwelcoming withqualityitems,interestingpeople, andastrongsenseofpurpose.PSECis luckytohavetwouniquecharityshops thatoffersomethingforeveryone.
TheHavelockNorthPSECcharityshop at14JollRoadisadestinationstorewell worthavisit!Intheheartofthevillage,it’s knownfordesignerlabelfinds,asmart layout,andaboutiquefeel.Youcan volunteerhereinbeautifulsurroundings whilehelpingcustomersdiscover designergems.
TheTaradalePSECcharityshoponthe cornerofGloucesterandWhiteStreet
VolunteerDieuwkeWierdsmagenerously keepsthingsrunningbehindthescenesat theTaradalePSECCharityShop.
isatreasuretroveforvintageloversand sustainabilitychampions.Withafocuson restoringandprotectinghistorythrough fashionandotherdonatedgoods,thisis theperfectplacetovolunteerifyoulovea goodstorybehindanintriguingfind.
MeetsomeofthePSECvolunteers nominatedforthisyear’sVolunteering Hawke’sBayExcellenceAwards.Dieuwke WierdsmasupportstheTaradaleshop, workingbehindthescenestohelpkeep thingsrunningsmoothly.Dieuwketakes fabricshometomeasureandprepare forpricing,andsorts,checksandbags sewingitems.Diewke’swillingness, generosity,andattentiontodetailare invaluableanddeeplyappreciated.
VolunteerColleenStephensbringswarmthandfriendlinesstothe HavelockNorthPSECCharityShop.
ColleenStephensisafamiliarfacein theHavelockNorthshop,bringing warmthandkindnesstothespaceand contributinginmanyways.Sheknits itemstosellandsharesfreshfruitfrom herorchardandcreatesawelcoming environmentwithaspecialtouch.
VolunteeringatPSECCharityShops meansyouhelpsupportlocaldisabled people,olderpeople,andchildrenand familiesthroughPSECservices:Enliven Disability,EnlivenOlderPeople,and FamilyWorks.PSECvolunteersarelocal philanthropistsinaction.Lastyearalone theygave9,000hoursoftheirtimeto helpleadsocialchangewithcourage, care,andaroha.
Volunteeringtogivebacktoyour communitycomeswithmanypersonal benefits.Whetheryou’renewtothearea orlookingtowidenyoursocialcircle, volunteeringisagreatopportunityto learnnewskillswhiledoingsomething thatfeelsgood.
So,ifyou’rereadytotrysomethingnew, meetlike-mindedpeople,andmake arealdifferenceinyourcommunity, whynotjoinusataPSECCharity Shop?Whetheryouprefermornings orafternoons,onedayaweekormore, there’saroletosuityou.
Tolearnmorevisitpsec.org.nz, emailvolunteer@psec.org.nzor call0800002953.
Taketheplunge-volunteer
TherearesomanyopportunitiestovolunteerinHawke’s Baythere’slittleexcusetositathomewonderingwhatto doafteryouhaveretired.Volunteeringistheperfectway tomeetpeople,learnnewskills,buildconfidenceandgive backtothecommunity.
VolunteeringHawke’sBayisdedicated toconnectingvolunteerstocommunity organisations.Withover3000volunteers and250registeredorganisations. VolunteeringHawke’sBayconnects individualswithopportunitiesto volunteerandconnectsorganisations withpeoplewhowanttovolunteer.
Positionsarelistedonthewebsite volunteeringhb.org.nzandpeoplecan volunteeronline.Examplesofvacancies includevariousrolesatCranfordHospital, theToyLibraryinCentralHawke’sBay,
assistantstohelpwithexerciseclasses attheParkinsonsCentreinTaradaleand supportforPrisonerAidRehabilitation Society.Therearetoomanyopportunities tolistherebuttakealookatthewebsite vhb.org.nzandseewhatmightsuityour skillsandabilities.
BigBrothersBigSistersofNewZealand hasaHawke’sBaybranch.Theyruna communitymentoringsystemwith adultvolunteersspendingoneto-one timewithayoungperson(age6-11) doingthingstheybothenjoyoutinthe
ALittleMoreSupport, WhenItMattersMost
Weunderstandthattherisingcostofliving hasbeenchallenging—especiallyforthose onfixedincomes.That’swhy,from1April, SuperannuationandVeteran’sPension paymentshaveincreasedby2.2%to3%.
Forcouples,that’saround$129moreevery fortnightcomparedtolatelastyear—extrahelp foreverydayessentialslikegroceries,power bills,andrates.
communityonceaweek.ABigBrother orBigSisterprovidesarolemodeland afriendforyoungpeople;promotes theimportanceofschoolandhealthy relationshipswithfamilyandpeers;instils trustandself-confidencetomakehealthy decisionsandencouragesleadershipskills andindependentthinking.Seewww. bigbrothersbigsisters.org.nz/hawkesbay forfurtherdetails.
TheSPCAisoftenlookingforvolunteers tocoverawiderangeofdutiesranging fromfosteringkittens,puppies,dogsand catstohelpinginthelaundry,animalcare assistantsandvolunteeringattheOp Shop.Seespca.nzandselectyournearest centretolookattheopportunities.
TheHawke’sBayKnowledgeBank ismakingthehistoryoftheprovince easilyaccessibleindigitalformatfor
generationstocome.Itispreserving historytoensureitremainstheproperty ofthepeople.Thousandsofimages, film,documentsandnarrativesare availabletohomes,schools,researchers, historiansandthegeneralpublicasa voluntarycommunityservice.Thereare oftenrolesavailableforvolunteers.See www.knowledgebank.org.nzformore information.
DOC,www.doc.govt.nzandHawke’s BayFallenSoldiers’MemorialHospital alsohavevacanciesforvolunteerslisted ontheirownwebsites.
Hawke’sBayHospitalhasabout80 volunteerswhomightarrangeflowers, meetandgreetpeople,distributereading materialtopatientsandsoon.
Seewww.ourhealthhb.nzformore information.
Retirement living options
Livingindependentlyforaslongaspossibleistheaim ofmostpeopleandplanningforthefuturecanbe scarybutitmakessensetoreflectonalternativeliving optionsasyouage Muchdependsonyourhealth situation,lifestyleneedsandfinancialsituation
However,trytolookonthepositive sideaboutmovingordownsizingas ultimatelyyoucouldhaveasimplerway oflifewithlessclutter
Optionsforseniorslookingto downsizeinclude: buyingasmallerhouseorapartment rentingasmallerhome movinginwitharelative movingintoaretirementcommunity in-homecare enteringassistedliving
Otherfactorstobeconsidered areaccesstopublictransportand howcloseyou’dlikefacilitiessuchas supermarketsandpharmaciestobe
Factoringinproximitytohealthcareand hospitalsmightalsobeaconsideration, particularlyasyouage Beingclose toestablishedfriendsandfamilywill probablybeasignificantinfluencing factortoo
Asweagehelpandsupportmight berequiredaboutthehouse-home help,meals,equipment,houseworkand helpwithpersonalcare Itcouldbethat youcouldstayputwithsupport.Many healthandcommunityorganisations canadviseonwhatisavailable Ifoptingforaretirementvillageor downsizinglivingthinkaboutwhatyou actuallyneedinthewayoffurniture
andkeepsakesandconsiderwhatcan besoldorgivenaway?Howoftendo youreallyuseanitem?Trynottoget toosentimentalbuttakethetimeto indulgeinafewmemories Startslowly, workaroomatatimeandberealistic aboutwhatyouwillneedinyournew space
Manyretirementvillagesoffera continuumofcare-independentliving, assistedlivingandhospitalcarethat couldincludedementiacare Masonic villages,suchasthoseoperatedby HastingsDistrictMasonicTrust,are anotheroptiontoconsider Retirementvillagesoffermany
benefits,especiallyforthosewhoenjoy company Theyaresafeandsecure; manyhavesportinganddiningfacilities andplentyofopportunitiestosocialise Typically,butnotalways,youwill payadepositandcapitalsumforan occupationrightagreementandusually therewillbeadeferredmanagement fee(a%ofinitialcapitalsum)andweekly feestocovervillageservices Youwill probablybeexpectedtopayforservices likeinternet,poweretc Makesureyou understandallthetermsandconditions, andasalwaysconsultwithyourlawyer beforesigninganypaperwork
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andmilkproducts(e.g.,yoghurtand cheese)arethebestsourcesofcalcium, aimforatleast4serveseachday.Yellowtopmilkwhichisfortifiedwithcalcium, andvitaminDisagoodoption.
andotherseafood,eggs,poultry,and/ orredmeatwiththefatremovedgroup provideuswithprotein(alongwitha hostofothernutrients).
Oldermenshouldaimforatleast3 servings/dayandolderwomenatleast 2servingsaday.Milkandmilkproducts alsoprovideuswithprotein.Aimto spreadyourproteinintakeevenlyacross thedayi.e.havingagoodamountat breakfast,lunchanddinnerandat snacks.
•Calcium: Olderpeopleneedmore calciumasthebodybreaksdown boneatafasterrateinolderage. Gettingenoughcalciumisparticularly importantforpost-menopausaland olderwomenastheyareatthehighest riskofosteoporosisandfractures.Milk
Manyotherfoodsalsocontain calcium,includingcalcium-fortifiedsoy milk,tinnedfish(withbones),certain nutsincludingalmonds,braziland hazelnuts,legumes,tofuandwholegrain breadandcereals.EnjoyamilkyMilo orcoffee,someyoghurt,cheese,milkbasedpuddings,saucesandsoups regularlytoimproveyourcalciumintake.
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inbonehealthasithelpsourbodiesto absorbcalciumfromfood.However,it isverydifficulttogetenoughVitamin Dfromyourdietalone.Thebestsource ofVitaminDissunlight.Trytogetout inthesunlightforatleast30minutesa day,before11amandafter3pm.Foods richinvitaminDincludeoilyfish,eggs, leanmeatandvitamin-dfortifieddairy products(yellow-topmilk).Ifgetting enoughsunisdifficultforyou,discuss takingaVitaminDsupplementwith yourdoctor
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Holidayoptions-somuchchoice
Retirementopensthedoorto aworldoftravelpossibilities, andforNewZealandseniors, theoptionsareasdiverseas thelandscapeitself.Whether you’reseekingrelaxation, culturalenrichment,ora touchofadventure,there’s aholidaystyletosuitevery paceandpreference.
SCENICRAILJOURNEYS
Foraleisurelyandpicturesque experience,NewZealand’sscenicrail routesareatopchoice.TheTranzAlpine, runningbetweenChristchurchand Greymouth,offersbreathtakingviews oftheSouthernAlps.TheNorthern Explorer,connectingAucklandand Wellington,showcasestheNorthIsland’s rollinghillsandvolcanicplateaus.These journeysareidealforpeoplewhoprefer tositbackandenjoytheridewithout thehassleofdriving.
COACHTOURSANDGROUPTRAVEL
Organisedcoachtoursareapopular optionformaturetravellerswhoenjoy socialisingandhavingeverythingtaken careof.LocallyBayToursandCharters runtoursespeciallydesignedforseniors rangingfromdaytrips,lunchanddining
opportunitiestomulti-dayexplorations. CompanieslikeGrandPacific ToursandAATKingsofferseniorfriendlyitinerarieswithcomfortable accommodation,accessibletransport, andknowledgeableguides.Grand PacificToursalsooffersolotraveller tours.DestinationsrangefromtheBay ofIslandstoFiordland,withplentyof stopsforsightseeingandrelaxation.
CRUISES
Cruisingisastress-freewaytoexplore bothNewZealandandtheSouth Pacificorevenfurtherafield.Departing fromAucklandorWellington,cruises oftenincludestopsinAustralia,Fiji, andotherPacificIslands.Rivercruises inEuropearepopularandtheyoffer smallervesselsandplentyofhistorical
tours.Onboardamenitiessuchas entertainment,anddiningmake cruisingaluxuriousandconvenient optionformaturetravellers.
WELLNESSANDNATURERETREATS
Forthoseseekingrejuvenation, wellnessretreatsinregionslikeRotorua, HanmerSprings,andtheCoromandel offerspatreatments,thermalpools,and peacefulnaturalsurroundings.These retreatsoftenincludeyoga,meditation, andhealthycuisine,makingthem perfectforseniorsfocusedonwellbeing.
SELF-DRIVEANDSHORTBREAKS
Independenttravellersmightenjoy self-driveholidays,especiallywiththe growingnumberofsenior-friendly accommodationsandattractions.
PopularroutesincludetheClassicNew ZealandWineTrailandtheSouthern ScenicRoute.Forshortergetaways, destinationslikeTaupōandAkaroaoffer charm,culture,andcomfortwithineasy reach.
TRAVELTIPSFORSENIORS
•Discounts:manytravelprovidersoffer seniordiscounts-alwaysask!
•TravelInsurance:ensureyourpolicy coverspre-existingconditions.
•Accessibility:checkformobilityfriendlyoptionswhenbooking. Withthoughtfulplanning,New Zealandseniorscanenjoyenriching andmemorableholidaystailoredto theirinterestsandneeds.Whetherit’s atranquilretreatoragrandadventure, thejourneyisyourstoshape.
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-Stop:pauseandthinkbefore respondingtoanyrequestsformoney orinformation.
-Challenge: askyourselfiftheofferor requestislegitimate,andifitseemstoo goodtobetrue.
-Protect:safeguardyourinformation, contactyourbankifyoususpecta scam,andreportittoNetsafe.
•Avoidclickingonlinksor attachments:especiallyinemails ortextmessages,unlessyouare absolutelycertainthesenderis legitimate.
•Bewaryofunexpectedcontact: evenifthesenderappearslegitimate, verifythecommunication.
•Neverprovidepasswords: legitimateorganisationswillneverask foryourpasswords.
•Avoidsharingfinancial information: don’tenteryourbanking detailsonwebsitessentbybuyersor sellers.
•Becautiousofoffersthatseemtoo goodtobetrue:manyscamsinvolve
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Bewaryofrequestsforpersonal detailsormoney:especiallyfrom onlinefriendsorpartners.
•Usestrongpasswordsandenable two-factorauthentication:thisaddsan extralayerofsecuritytoyouraccounts.
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•ReportscamstoNetsafe: Theycan provideadviceandguidance.
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Visionchangesasweage.
Squintingalittlemoretoreadlabelsorseethatemailonyourphone?You’re notalone.Asyouage,it’snormaltonoticechangesinyourvision.Actual visionloss,isnotanormalpartofaging.Buttheriskeveryonefacesisthatas youage,youareatahigherriskofdevelopingage-relatedeyeconditionsand diseases.TheyincludeAge-RelatedMacularDegeneration,Cataracts, Glaucoma,DiabeticRetinopathy.BookacomprehensiveEyeExaminationat ShattkyOptometristsandwecanprovideafullassessmentofyourvision.
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•Bewaryofurgentrequestsfor moneyorinformation:scammers oftenpressureyoutoactquickly. SPECIFICTYPESOFSCAMSAND HOWTOAVOIDTHEM:
•Techsupportscams:ifyoureceive acallclaimingtobefromatech supportcompany,hangupandcallthe companydirectlyusingtheirofficial number.
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•Romancescams:becautiousabout sharingpersonalinformationwith onlinepartners.
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Bybeingvigilantandfollowingthese tips,youcansignificantlyreduceyour riskoffallingvictimtoonlinescams.
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Embrace an active lifestyle
RetirementinHawke’sBayoffersauniqueopportunitytoembrace amoreactiveandfulfillinglifestyle,thankstotheregion’smild climate,scenicbeauty,andstrongsenseofcommunity
Forretireeslookingtomaintainor improvetheirfitness,thereareavariety ofenjoyableandaccessibleexercise optionsthatcatertodifferentlevelsof mobilityandinterest.
Walkingisoneofthesimplestand mosteffectivewaystostayfit,and Hawke’sBayisrichwithwalkingtrails thatsuitallabilities Fromtheflat,coastal pathwaysoftheHawke’sBayTrailsto themoreshaded,tranquiltracksinTe MataPark,walkingnotonlysupports cardiovascularhealthbutalsoprovides achancetoenjoytheregion’snatural beauty Manyretireesformwalking groups,turningexerciseintoasocial occasionthatencouragesconsistency andconnection
Forthosewhopreferstructuredgroup activities,localcommunitycentres andorganisationslikeSportHawke’s BayandAgeConcernofferarangeof classestailoredtoolderadults These includelow-impactaerobics strength andbalanceclasses,andgentleyoga Onepopularprogrammeis“SteadyAs YouGo,”whichfocusesonfallprevention throughbalanceandstrength exercises Theseclassesareoftenheld incommunityhallsacrossHastings HavelockNorthandNapier,andare designedtobewelcomingandinclusive
Swimmingisanotherexcellent option,particularlyforthosewithjoint issuesorlimitedmobility Theaquatic centresinHastingsandNapierofferlane swimming,aquaaerobics,andwarmwatertherapypools,allofwhichprovide alow-impactwaytobuildstrengthand endurance Manypoolsalsoofferseniorspecificsessions,creatingacomfortable environmentforolderadultstoexercise attheirownpace
Cyclingisincreasinglypopularamong retireesinHawkesBay,especially withtheriseofe-bikes Theregion’s extensivenetworkofcycletrailsmakes iteasytoexplorevineyards,coastlines, andcountrysidewhilestayingactive Cyclingimprovescardiovascularhealth, legstrength,andcoordination,andthe availabilityofflat,well-maintainedpaths makesitaccessibletomostfitnesslevels Finally,taichiandchairyogaaregentle yeteffectivepracticesthatenhance flexibility balance andmentalwellbeing Theseareoftenofferedthrough localclubsorcommunitycentresand areidealforthoseseekingamindful approachtomovement.
StayingfitinretirementinHawke’sBay isnotonlyachievablebutenjoyable with awealthofoptionsthatsupportboth physicalhealthandsocialengagement
Fashion is about personal expression
Womenshoulddressinaway thatreflectstheirpersonality, lifestyle,andconfidence,while embracingcomfort,elegance, andtimelessstyle Fashionisnot aboutage it’saboutexpression, andeverywomandeservesto feelbeautifulandempoweredin whatshewears
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EMBRACE TIMELESS PIECES: Classicwardrobestaplesliketailoredblazers, well-fittedtrousers,A-lineskirts,andcrisp button-downshirtsnevergooutofstyle These piecesofferversatilityandsophistication, makingthemidealforbothcasualandformal occasions Neutraltonessuchasnavy,beige, black,andwhiteareespeciallyflatteringand easytomixandmatch
2. PRIORITISE FIT AND COMFORT: Asthebodychangeswithage,thefitof clothingbecomesevenmoreimportant. Clothesthatskimthebodywithoutclinging canenhancenaturalshapewhileproviding comfort Stretchfabrics,elasticwaistbands,and breathablematerialslikecotton,linen,andsoft knitsareexcellentchoicesforeverydaywear
3. ADD COLOUR AND TEXTURE
THOUGHTFULLY:
Whileneutralsareagreatfoundation,adding popsofcolourorinterestingtexturescanbring vibrancytoanoutfit Jeweltoneslikeemerald sapphire,andrubyareuniversallyflattering
andaddatouchofluxury Scarves,statement jewellery,oracolourfulhandbagcanelevatea simplelook
4 LAYER WITH STYLE: Layeringisbothpracticalandstylish Lightweightcardigans,structuredjackets,and longlinevestscanadddimensiontoanoutfit whileofferingwarmthandcoverage Layers alsoallowforflexibilityinchangingweatheror environments
5. CHOOSE QUALITY OVER QUANTITY: Investinginfewer,high-qualitypiecesthat lastisoftenmorerewardingthanchasingfast fashiontrends Well-made garmentsnotonlylook betterbutalsofeelbetter andstandthetestoftime
6. CELEBRATE INDIVIDUALITY: Fashionshouldreflect whoyouare Whetheryou loveboldprints,vintage finds,orminimalistchic, yourwardrobeshould makeyoufeellikeyour bestself Don’tbeafraid toexperimentwith newstylesorrevisitold favourites Ultimately,dressing wellisaboutconfidence, comfort andauthenticity Therearenohardrules onlyguidelinestohelp youfeelempoweredand stylishatanyage
Swimming is a gentle path to health and vitality Healthy body, healthy mind
While there’s no guaranteed way to prevent dementia, several lifestyle factors can significantlyreduceyourrisk
These include maintaining a healthy lifestyle, engaging in regular physical and mental exercise, and addressing modifiable risk factors like high blood pressure and obesity
Here’samoredetailedlookathowto reduceyourriskofdementia:
1 MAINTAIN A HEALTHY LIFESTYLE:
• Heart health: ahealthyheartis crucialforbrainhealth Managing
Asweage,maintainingphysicalactivitybecomes increasinglyimportantforpreservinghealth,mobility,and independence Amongthemanyformsofexerciseavailable, swimmingstandsoutasoneofthemostbeneficialand accessibleoptionsforolderadults Itslow-impactnature, combinedwithfull-bodyengagement,makesitidealfor promotingbothphysicalandmentalwell-being
1 JOINT-FRIENDLY EXERCISE
Oneofthemostsignificant advantagesofswimmingforseniorsis itslow-impactquality Thebuoyancy ofwatersupportsthebody,reducing stressonjointsandbones Thismakes swimminganexcellentchoicefor individualswitharthritis osteoporosis or jointpain,allowingthemtomovefreely withoutdiscomfortorriskofinjury
2 CARDIOVASCULAR AND RESPIRATORY HEALTH
Swimmingisapowerfulcardiovascular workoutthatstrengthenstheheart andimproveslungcapacity Regular swimmingcanhelplowerblood pressure,improvecirculation,and reducetheriskofheartdiseaseand stroke Forolderadults,thismeans betterstaminaandenergyfordaily activities
3. MUSCLE STRENGTH AND FLEXIBILITY
Swimmingengagesmultiplemuscle groupssimultaneously helpingtobuild strengthandmaintainmusclemass, whichnaturallydeclineswithage Theresistanceofwateralsopromotes flexibilityandrangeofmotion,whichare essentialforbalanceandpreventingfalls
4. MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL WELL-BEING
Thesoothingnatureofwaterandthe
rhythmicmovementsofswimming canhaveacalmingeffectonthe mind Swimminghasbeenshownto reducestress,anxiety,andsymptoms ofdepression Italsoboostsmoodenhancingendorphins,contributing toagreatersenseofwell-beingand mentalclarity
5. SOCIAL ENGAGEMENT
Manyolderadultsfindcommunity andcompanionshipthroughswimming classesorwateraerobicsgroups These socialinteractionscanreducefeelings ofisolationandloneliness,whichare commoninlaterlife,andcontributeto emotionalhealth
6. ENHANCED MOBILITY AND INDEPENDENCE
Byimprovingstrength,balance, andflexibility,swimminghelpsolder adultsmaintaintheirmobilityand independence Thiscanleadtoahigher qualityoflifeandtheabilitytocontinue enjoyingfavouriteactivitiesanddaily routines
Incorporatingswimmingintoa regularroutine-evenjustafewtimes aweek-canofferprofoundhealth benefitsforolderadults Whetherit’sfor fitness relaxation orsocialconnection swimmingisasafe,enjoyable,and effectivewaytostayactiveandhealthy wellintothegoldenyears
conditionslikehighbloodpressure, highcholesterol,anddiabetescan loweryourrisk
• Diet:abalanceddietrichinfruits vegetables,andwholegrainscan benefityourbrain
Quit smoking:smokingisamajor riskfactorfordementiaandother healthissues
• Moderate alcohol consumption: limitalcoholintaketotwostandard drinksperoccasion
2. EXERCISE YOUR BRAIN:
• Mental stimulation:engagein activitiesthatchallengeyourbrain, suchaslearninganewskill,reading, puzzles,andgames
• Social interaction:maintainsocial connectionsandparticipateingroup activities
• Hearing loss: addressanyhearing losswithhearingaidsortreatment
• Vision loss:seektreatmentfor visionproblems
Head injuries:wearprotectivegear duringsportsandotheractivitieswhere headinjuriesarepossible
• Obesity: maintainahealthyweight
• Depression:seektreatmentfor depression
• Air pollution:minimizeexposureto airpollution
4 OTHER IMPORTANT FACTORS:
• Sleep: aimfor7-9hoursofquality sleepeachnight
• Education:researchsuggests ahigherlevelofeducationmaybe protectiveagainstdementia
5 SEEK MEDICAL ADVICE:
• Consult your doctor: Discussyourriskfactorsand concernswithyourdoctortodevelopa personalizedplan
• Regular Checkups: Getregularcheckupstomonitoryour healthandidentifyanypotentialissues earlyon
ResourcesinNewZealand: AlzheimersNewZealand,AgeConcern NewZealand DementiaNewZealand andHealthInformationandServices
3. MANAGE MODIFIABLE RISK FACTORS:
Makeyour nextmovea simpleone.
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Acelebration oflife
ModernfuneralsinNew Zealandareundergoing aquietbutsignificant transformation,reflecting broadersocietalshiftsin values,affordability,and personalisation.
Whiletraditionalreligiousservices andburialritesremainimportant formany,thereisagrowingtrend towardmoreflexible,meaningful,and cost-consciousapproachestosaying goodbye.
Oneofthemostnotablechanges istheriseof“celebrationsoflife”that aregatheringsthatfocuslesson mourningandmoreonhonouring theuniquepersonalityandlegacy ofthedeceased.Theseeventsoften takeplaceinnon-traditionalvenues suchasgardens,beaches,oreven privatehomes,andmayinclude music,storytelling,andmultimedia presentations.Thetoneistypically moreupliftingthansombre,with familieschoosingtohighlightjoyful memoriesandsharedexperiences ratherthanfocusingsolelyongrief.
Cremationhasbecomethemost commonchoiceforend-of-life arrangementsinNewZealand,largely duetoitslowercostandgreater flexibilitycomparedtoburial.However, evencremationcanbeexpensive, withaveragecostsstartingaround $7,500.Thishassparkedpublic concernandpoliticalattention,with arecentparliamentaryreportcalling forreformstoreducefuneralcostsand
maketheprocessmoreaccessible. AdvocacygroupslikeDeathWithout Debtarguethatfamiliesareoften pressuredintocostlypackagesby funeraldirectors,andtheyarepushing formoretransparentpricingandthe abilitytohandlesomearrangements independently.
Personalisationisanotherhallmark ofmodernfunerals.Servicesare increasinglytailoredtoreflectthe deceased’shobbies,values,and personality.Thismightincludethemed decorations,customplaylists,ordress codesthatreflecttheperson’sfavourite coloursorsportsteam.Funeral homesarealsoevolving,withmany updatingtheirspacestofeelmorelike welcomingeventvenuesthansombre chapels.Naturallight,comfortable seating,andevenaromatherapyare becomingcommonfeatures.
Despitetheseinnovations, affordabilityremainsapressingissue. Thegovernment’sfuneralgrant administeredbyWorkandIncome iscappedatjust$2,616.12.Thisfalls farshortofcoveringeventhemost basicservices,leavingmanyfamilies financiallystrained.Asaresult,there isagrowingcallforincreasedpublic supportandmoreflexible,communitybasedfuneraloptions.
Inessence,funeralsinNewZealand arebecomingmorepersonal,more diverse,andmorereflectiveof individuallives.Yet,thechallenge remainstoensurethatthese meaningfulfarewellsareaccessibleto all,regardlessoffinancialmeans.
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