Maintaining independence as we age
As we age, mobility and health issues can affect daily routines and independence. It’s natural to want to step in when a loved one faces challenges with tasks they once managed easily. However, instead of taking over completely, finding a balance that offers support while still encouraging independence is key.
Chris Sinclair, Ryman's Community Liaison Leader, shares helpful tips for families and caregivers on how to promote independence and support overall wellbeing.
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Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.
If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?
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61.9% Summer
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35.3% Winter
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2.8% Other - I'll share below
Can you help a family's new start?
Hello neighbors 🙏
I know an incredibly amazing solo mum to 3 children who have extra needs due to ASD (aged 4, 6, 8). They have recently been approved for a rental after experiencing a very challenging and difficult few years, making do living in an unfinished tiny house with no plumbing or hot water.
As they go into the new year and new home I'd love to gift
4 year old(girl) likes frozen, elsa and Ariana grande. Would like own bathroom products including towel and face cloth.
6 year old (boy)likes mammoths and chipmunks.Would like own bathroom products including towel and face cloth.
8 year old likes Lego transformers and pokemon.Would like own bathroom products including towel and face cloth.
31 year old mum, would appreciate anything. Would like own bathroom products including towel and face cloth.(allergic to coconut, banana and heavily scented items)
•Home wear eg cups, plates, cutlery, bowls, bath mat.
•Art supplies eg Felts, crayons, art books, water colour paints, glue.
•Learning activities/books/games
Please message me if you are able to help with donating anything on their wishlist. I am happy to collect ✨️
⚠️ DOGS DIE IN HOT CARS. If you love them, don't leave them. ⚠️
It's a message we share time and time again, and this year, we're calling on you to help us spread that message further.
Did you know that calls to SPCA about dogs left inside hot cars made up a whopping 11% of all welfare calls last summer? This is a completely preventable issue, and one which is causing hundreds of dogs (often loved pets) to suffer.
Here are some quick facts to share with the dog owners in your life:
👉 The temperature inside a car can heat to over 50°C in less than 15 minutes.
👉 Parking in the shade and cracking windows does little to help on a warm day. Dogs rely on panting to keep cool, which they can't do in a hot car.
👉 This puts dogs at a high risk of heatstroke - a serious condition for dogs, with a mortality rate between 39%-50%.
👉 It is an offence under the Animal Welfare Act to leave a dog in a hot vehicle if they are showing signs of heat stress. You can be fined, and prosecuted.
SPCA has created downloadable resources to help you spread the message even further. Posters, a flyer, and a social media tile can be downloaded from our website here: www.spca.nz...
We encourage you to use these - and ask your local businesses to display the posters if they can. Flyers can be kept in your car and handed out as needed.
This is a community problem, and one we cannot solve alone. Help us to prevent more tragedies this summer by sharing this post.
On behalf of the animals - thank you ❤️
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