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ELDER ABUSE HITS CLOSE TO HOME
Over the recent months of COVID-19, a small percentage of older people have experienced more vulnerability to elder abuse and neglect. At Age Concern, we are focusing on why ‘Elder Abuse hits close to home’, and how Age Concerns work to reduce the harmful effects… View moreELDER ABUSE HITS CLOSE TO HOME
Over the recent months of COVID-19, a small percentage of older people have experienced more vulnerability to elder abuse and neglect. At Age Concern, we are focusing on why ‘Elder Abuse hits close to home’, and how Age Concerns work to reduce the harmful effects of this often-hidden issue on older people in our society.
Elder abuse and neglect is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which causes harm or distress to an older person. Elder abuse is a violation of Human Rights and a significant cause of injury, illness, lost productivity, isolation, and despair.
Elder abuse is classified into different types. The abuse experienced by an older person / kaumātua usually involves more than one type of abuse. In the cases seen by Age Concern’s Elder Abuse services in the past year:
• Psychological abuse
• Financial abuse
• Physical abuse
• Neglect
• Self-neglect
More than half of abused older people are over the age of 75. Forty per cent of abused older people live alone and more than half of alleged abusers are adult children or grandchildren. In more than two out of five cases the alleged abusers live with the older person.
There are simple things we can do to be kind and prevent abuse:
• Love and cherish your older relatives
• Phone, zoom or facetime older people
• Visit older people in your neighbourhood.
• Involve older people in your social activities.
• Encourage older people to make their own decisions.
• Support older people to use their money for their needs.
• Honour older people’s wisdom.
• Enable older people to set their own pace.
• Speak respectfully and listen to older people’s stories.
• Seek advice from any Elder Abuse Service or Age Concern if you think an older person is being abused or neglected.
Age Concern Wellington is a charity and relies on the support of volunteers and public donations to do much of the work we do. To help us help older people, please consider making a donation of your time or money. Every donation, no matter the size, will make a remarkable difference: you can mail a cheque to the address at the bottom of this newsletter, or donate online by clicking going to. www.acwellington.org.nz...
We had this inside a wardrobe to have hanging space. No use for it in the new house.
1500 high x 760 deep x 490 deep. Should fit inside most doors.
The cloth hanging organiser goes too, if you'd like.
I'm building a tree house for the kids and I want to put a roof on it to help keep off the rain, pine needles and bird poop. I put up a tarpaulin last weekend and it's already ripped. I was thinking maybe some corrugated iron or plastic or something. The old rotten tree house I tore down … View moreI'm building a tree house for the kids and I want to put a roof on it to help keep off the rain, pine needles and bird poop. I put up a tarpaulin last weekend and it's already ripped. I was thinking maybe some corrugated iron or plastic or something. The old rotten tree house I tore down had some flat laminated wooden sheets but they had bowed and weren't very effective.
Does anyone have any ideas?
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For a reasonable … View moreGetting a tree stump out of the ground is an almost impossible undertaking without the correct equipment, knowledge and experience. Using the safest and most up to date equipment for removing stumps, we are experienced in stump removals on residential and commercial structures.
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Now that we have moved into Alert Level 1, the Harbourside Market will be reopening this Sunday 14 June.
So grab your reusable bags and head down to see your favourite vendors and pick up some great fresh produce!
For more information about Wellington services and facilities under Level 1, visit: … View moreNow that we have moved into Alert Level 1, the Harbourside Market will be reopening this Sunday 14 June.
So grab your reusable bags and head down to see your favourite vendors and pick up some great fresh produce!
For more information about Wellington services and facilities under Level 1, visit: wellington.govt.nz/covid-19
It’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well … View moreIt’s an exciting time for the kids re-entering the classroom, socialising with friends and getting reacquainted with the teachers.
If you’re a little unsure about how the isolation period may have affected your child’s learning journey, we are here to help.
Our tutoring program is well positioned to meet the needs of your 5 - 16 year old one question at a time so it's not overwhelming.
We offer catch up, extension and exam prep programs.
Give us a call today to have a chat with one of our experts.
To celebrate Level 1, bells will be pealing out across the capital today, as churches ring in the good news at 12.30pm for 10 minutes 🔔
We’ll also be lighting up the Michael Fowler Centre green to mark this momentous occasion – green for Level 1, and green for go!
For more info, head to:
… View moreTo celebrate Level 1, bells will be pealing out across the capital today, as churches ring in the good news at 12.30pm for 10 minutes 🔔
We’ll also be lighting up the Michael Fowler Centre green to mark this momentous occasion – green for Level 1, and green for go!
For more info, head to:
wellington.govt.nz...
(Pictured is the MFC lit up pink in 2018 to highlight Breast Cancer Awareness Month)
Shelving Bought from warehouse stationary in very good condition pick up Khandallah by this Sunday if possible text me on (02) 7461 1660 for more information
Very solid wood stained Pine Bedroom Furniture, dimensions height 195cm, width 1250cm, depth 46cm. Pick up Khandallah by this Sunday. Txt me on 0274611660 for more info .
Supertramp made in NZ
Supertramp trampolone v 3.8m x 2.6, v sturdy, needs a van or trailer, comes to pieces
84 springs
Longest part is 2.6m
Please bring CRC as has been in place for a number of years.
Weathered but fully functional. No safety pads. Need to be picked up by Sunday noon latest. … View moreSupertramp made in NZ
Supertramp trampolone v 3.8m x 2.6, v sturdy, needs a van or trailer, comes to pieces
84 springs
Longest part is 2.6m
Please bring CRC as has been in place for a number of years.
Weathered but fully functional. No safety pads. Need to be picked up by Sunday noon latest. Has to be dissembled.
Pick up Khandallah
Sideboard with drawers suitable for living room or bedroom. Very Solid stained Pine width 1760cm, depth 45cm, height 960cm
The Tip Shop Wellington will be reopening to the public on Thursday 11 June at 8.30am.
The shop will be open normal hours, but drop-offs for donations and e-waste is 8.30am – 2pm Monday to Saturday, and 9am – 2pm on Sundays.
Textiles are not accepted at Tip Shop or Recycle Centre.
Contact … View moreThe Tip Shop Wellington will be reopening to the public on Thursday 11 June at 8.30am.
The shop will be open normal hours, but drop-offs for donations and e-waste is 8.30am – 2pm Monday to Saturday, and 9am – 2pm on Sundays.
Textiles are not accepted at Tip Shop or Recycle Centre.
Contact tracing will be apply in the shop, and cash will be accepted.
Any more info, please check out their Facebook page:
www.facebook.com...
Supertramp trampolone v 3.8m x 2.6, v sturdy, needs a van or trailer, comes to pieces
84 springs
Longest part is 2.6m
Please bring CRC as has been in place for a number of years.
Weathered but fully functional. No safety pads. Need to be picked up by Sunday noon latest. Needs to be … View moreSupertramp trampolone v 3.8m x 2.6, v sturdy, needs a van or trailer, comes to pieces
84 springs
Longest part is 2.6m
Please bring CRC as has been in place for a number of years.
Weathered but fully functional. No safety pads. Need to be picked up by Sunday noon latest. Needs to be dissembled. Txt me on 0274611660 for more information cheers Kore
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