Get paid for your opinion this Saturday!
People For Information are holding feedback sessions in Oamaru this Saturday 3 March – you will be given $80 to thank you for your time and input! We work hard to locate people from all walks of life who would like to take part in research. Whether it’s sampling snacks, talking about banking or giving feedback on current affairs.
Please contact us between the hours of 9:00am-6:00pm by phone on 0800 370 588 or leave a message with your name and best contact number.
Poll: Is dumping an issue in your neighbourhood?
There's nothing worse than strolling around the streets in your neighbourhood and seeing dumped rubbish.
Have you noticed this in your area? What could we do to combat this around the country?
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43% Yes, I've seen some illegal dumping
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56.3% No, our neighbourhood is pretty good
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0.7% Other - I'll share below
Changing the conversation around dementia
Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.
Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.
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