Age Concern Rodney

Services we provide to people 65

years and over:

Elder Abuse & Neglect Services: Age concern Rodney strives to reduce the harm and distress that Elder Abuse causes to older people. We advocate, support and offer advice. We explain, work and advise in many practical ways towards changes needed to stop harm being caused to kaumatua. We also advocate in the public and the policy arena to encourage Rodney Residents to step up to recognise Elder Abuse in our communities. We encourage anyone to contact us as soon as they have an inkling that something may be going wrong for an older person. Age Concern Rodney offers free, confidential, specialist Elder Abuse services.

For

• Conveyancing / Refinancing

• Relationship Property

• Company / Commercial

• Subdivisions

• Elder Law & Estates

Ph: 427 0550

E: nhl@nhlaw.co.nz

Level 1, North Harbour Law Building, 3 Alice Ave, Orewa

Advocacy: For older people who require support, helping them express their views and wishes and help them stand up for their rights. The Advocacy service is also used in Elder Abuse cases for domestic and financial abuse. These older people feel afraid to speak out for themselves.

Visiting Service: This service is designed to provide companionship for lonely older adults. Research shows that loneliness is as bad for health as smoking, and that social isolation almost doubles an older persons risk of going into residential care. Our volunteer visitors help to enhance the wellbeing and quality of life of an older person by establishing and maintaining a friendly, companionable relationship that is mutually beneficial to both parties.

We cover Te Hana to Silverdale including the Hibiscus Coast. Our volunteer visitors are matched with clients who have similar interests and one visited weekly. This service is greatly valued by both the clients and the volunteers.

Education/Health Promotion: Speakers are available to speak to groups. Health Promotion workshops and/or resources on a variety of subjects are developed in partnership with older people and other community groups.

Staying Safe Refresher Courses for Older People: Age Concern Rodney Staying Safe Refresher Course for the older drivers together with Waka Kotahi NZ Transport Agency.

The staying safe course is a theory-based refresher course for seniors. During the course participants will re-familiarise themselves with traffic rules and safe driving practices. As well as increase their knowledge about other transport options available to keep them mobile as long as possible, whether behind the wheel or when they stop driving.

TM Cards: Total Mobility Taxi Card Assessment for discount Taxi Fares.

Rodney and

West Auckland Health

NZ Hospital Shuttle Service: Age Concern Rodney have four shuttle vans that service Outpatient Clinics at North Shore, Auckland, Watiakere Hospitals, and Greenlane Clinical Centre. This is a contract held by Te Whatu Ora - Health New Zealand. The Rodney shuttle has been operating for 15 years. Age Concern has been operating the West Auckland Shuttle for now three years.

This is a home to hospital on demand, pre-booking service. Pick up points are also located for those who live outside the contracted area. Having the shuttle available to the community gives great relief for many that otherwise would not have any way of getting to their appointment. This allows them to keep their independence, not worrying or bothering family or friends to take them. This is a very successful service; many clients are so grateful to have the service in their area.

Age Concern Rodney Inc.

Unit JA2 Westpac Plaza, Tamariki Avenue, Orewa, Auckland

P.O. Box 12, Red Beach, Auckland, 0945 09-426 0916 info@ageconcernrodney.org.nz www.ageconcern.org.nz