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Good progress being made Neville Male President Having now been in the role of president for four months it is pleasing to be able to report that progress is being made on many fronts. The number one priority for your Executive has been to increase the membership and to entice back those members who had not renewed their membership. As much as we have had good results we still must continue down this path and as previously advised to you we want to have 10000 financial members by the end of 2013. You can help us to achieve this by encouraging
family members and friends who are over 50 years to sign up. This is most important as we start to move into a more community focused phase of development, which as I have previously stated is designed to get the community at large to recognize that the backbone of our community is contained in the knowledge and experience that our older citizens can bring to the table. To gain this recognition not only from the decision makers but also from the community around us we must achieve greater credibility as the organization so that Nelson Grey Power is without question seen by all as the
voice of our older citizens. Strength in numbers will put the “petrol in the tank” as we drive forward. We are very keen to see more new members in the 50–60 age group as they will be the future of our organization. It gives me pleasure to advise the appointment of Louise Carter to our executive committee. Louise has had extensive experience in the hospital and health industry and will be our health spokesperson. Throughout this months magazine you will find many interesting articles which I hope you will all Continued on page 2
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New Office for Nelson Grey Power As from Monday 18 March 2013 Nelson Grey Power will be operating from a new office at 33 Putaitai Street Stoke situated between Kiwibank/ Post Office and the walkway to the Stoke Library (opposite the Countdown Supermarket car park) It is just three minutes walk from our old office and access is from Putaitai Street. There will be comfortable seating for members calling into the office and tea coffee and water will be available free of charge. We look forward to seeing you there.
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Good progress being made Continued from page 1 gain some benefit from. We want our magazine to be one that you look forward to receiving and with this in mind our new editorial policy has within it a criteria to ensure this. I have previously stressed to you the importance of being able to communicate with you on a more regular basis using email and website technology. There is no doubt that we will see an increase in postage costs in the future and if we can have most of our membership on email then we can keep you informed with up to the minute news releases on crucial matter both local and national that will impact on the older age group. For those of you that don’t have email we will continue to use normal postage but as the government starts to reduce delivery days it will make it more difficult to get information to you quickly. We are asking you all to take part in a Membership Sur-
vey and the questionnaire for this is within this month’s magazine. It is important that you respond to this survey as this will assist the executive to prioritise our key areas of work looking ahead. If you do have email let us know and we will email the questionnaire to you for completion. Otherwise you will find the form on page 26. As from Monday 18 March 2013 we will be moving into a new office at 33 Putaitai Street in Stoke between Kiwibank/Post Office and the Stoke Library. The lease on our current cramped premises is about to expire and this move will not only give us more office space but it is a much more modern facility. Access is from Putaitai Street opposite the Countdown carpark and is a matter of a three minute walk from our present office. We have achieved this move with no increase in rent being required. I want to mention the new
Nelson Grey Power 8 Strawbridge Square, Stoke (until 18 March 2013) Office Hours: Mon-Fri 10am-2.30pm Ph: 03 547 2457 Fax: 03 547 2157 P. O. Box 2190 Stoke E: nelsongreypower@xtra.co.nz www.greypowernelson.org.nz
deals we have done with The Nelson Air New Zealand Holiday Store and State Cinemas. Both represent an exclusive offering to our members and are detailed more in articles later in this magazine. Make sure you read these articles. I’m sure you will immediately see why being a member of Nelson Grey Power is very worthwhile. The Nelson Air New Zealand Store is hosting a Travel Seminar just for our members between 10am and noon on Tuesday 19 March 2013 at the Suburban Club. There will be a prize draw so make sure you are there. On the political front I am meeting with the CEOs of both Nelson City Council and Tasman District Council to discuss matters of concern including of course rating in the next budgets. Finally if you are worried about anything and you think we can help don’t hesitate to give the office a call or email. Enjoy what is left of this great summer.
NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING 4.30pm Tuesday 23 April 2013 Venue: Suburban Club Tahunanui Drive Guest Speaker Remits close 4.30pm Wednesday 13 March 2013 Disclaimer
Neither this association, nor any person associated with it, accepts any liability for the contents of this magazine which has been prepared in good faith and is believed to be correct. The final say on any articles printed in this magazine is at the discretion of the Nelson Grey Power President who has over all editorial approval.
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Total Payment $……………………. Internet Banking: 03 1709 0071804 001 Surname and Membership number must be included. Please fill in the form above and either bring it into our office, post it in (enclosing a stamped addressed return envelope) or refer to Page 6 to see where Grey Power will be Out & About over the next month and bring your form and payment to one of these events. POST IN YOUR COMPLETED MEMBERSHIP SURVEY WITH YOU RENEWAL FORM Grey Power Office Hours: Monday to Friday 10.00am to 2:30pm Please remember we can only accept CASH or CHEQUE. We do not currently have EFTPOS or CREDIT CARD FACILITIES but will be offering these in the future.
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Office News Yes it’s now nearing the start of the membership year which means if you have a yellow sticker on your membership card it is time to start thinking about renewing. There is still time to go into a draw for great prizes so renew early before March end for your last chance to win. The 1st prize for members who paid early in February is an Abel Tasman Enterprises Cruise and for paying in March is an Air NZ holiday travel package. There are several ways to renew; • The Richmond Mall
Unichem pharmacy have forms and will take payment • www.greypowernelson. org.nz has a form to download and payment can be made directly into the Grey Power bank account. • Grey Power office in Stoke is open 10am – 2.30pm to process your renewal. • The Nelson Mail office now has forms and payment can be made at reception. • We will be out and about in the next month or so. Look for the list elsewhere in the magazine. Thank you to Richmond Mall Unichem Pharmacy
for receiving payments and holding forms on our behalf. The new discount book is now being issued with renewals and I am sure you will find it useful. There are a few businesses not in the book who will offer a discount so it doesn’t hurt to ask when you are spending. Mitre 10 will offer a discount on some items. Nelson Cycle Hire are offering discounted rates and Nadine Connock – Mondo Travel Brokers is offering 25% discount on travel insurance to name a few.
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RATS RATS RATS! When the first immigrants arrived in Nelson, many found they had to share their bedrooms with rats that were so plentiful that even poison had little effect. The native rats or “kiori” had no fear of man. Alfred Saunders, an early settler on the Fifeshire, described this plight: ‘At night we had to keep a stick in hand to thrash them away from the candle,’ he said. For more Snippets of History contact Marsden House. Volume One and Two available for $15 each; or in a two-disc audio CD pack for $25. Proceeds are donated to local Nelson charities.
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Just a reminder that Jennian Homes also give Grey Power members a discount. We are working towards using email more so if you have an email address get it to us and we will update our records. We have a few hearing aid batteries in the office to give away. There is limited stock so you may need to get in quick. We will be moving to new premises in March as the lease expires at our present premises in May. See notice elsewhere in the magazine.
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Where to find us Out and About
Grey Power Volunteers and Staff will be at the following venues in March and April so that members have an opportunity to pay their subscriptions somewhere more convenient. You can hand in your completed Membership Survey at the same time. We can only accept Cash or Cheques at these venues. Thursday 14 March
Richmond Mall
9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 16 March
Nelson SBL Travel
9.30am - 12.00
Friday 22 March
Ernest Rutherford
3.00pm - 4.00pm
Saturday 23 March
Grey Power Office
9.30am - 12.00
Monday 25 March
Oakwoods, Richmond
11.00am - 12.00
Friday 5 April
Age to Be Expo
10.00am - 3.00pm
Thursday 11 April
Richmond Mall
9.00am - 5.00pm
Saturday 13 April
Nelson SBL Travel
9.30am - 12.00
Saturday 20 April
Grey Power Office
9.30am - 12.00
Thank you to SBL Travel for allowing us the use of their front office.
NEW NELSON CITY PAYMENT OPTION The Nelson Mail office Is now taking membership payments and has our forms at reception 15 Bridge Street, Nelson Just ask at the counter. Thank you to the Nelson Mail for making this possible.
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JANUARY PRIZE DRAW WINNERS 1st Prize
SBL Trip for 2 No. 224 Margaret Wells
2nd Prize
State Cinema Theatre Tickets for 2 No.100 Kaye Hawkes
3rd Prize
NBS Merchandise No.052 Philip and Julia de Weck Congratulations to the above winners. All winners have been notified. There will be a further prize draw for all members who renewed their membership as at 28 February and one final major First prize winner Margaret Wells accepts her prize from Tom Heaphy prize draw for all those who renew by 30 of SBL with Nelson Grey Power President Neville Male. March 2013. Don’t miss out!
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Learn more about the Digital TV Switchover and Broadband? Nelson MP Hon Dr Nick Smith will be holding a public meeting, supported by Grey Power, for people to learn about the switchover to digital television and roll out of Ultra Fast Broadband in our region. This is an opportunity to find out about both technology changes including
when your street will get fibre, what new services will be available and costs. Both Government and industry speakers will be present. The meeting will be held at Nick Smith’s electorate office, 544 Waimea Rd, starting at 7pm on Monday, March 18.
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“Keepourassets” Petition a great effort
It has been reported in the media over the holidays that a total of 340,000 signatures have been received, it is now estimated that the up to date figures is close to 365,000 signatures. However it is expected once the invalid factor around 20%, is taken out, it falls short of the 380,000 figure that will need to be covered.
It is hoped to present the petition in the first week of March with a total of 380000 signatures. Clerk of the house thinks the 380000 should cover us as if we do not have enough signatures it will delay us by two months and the count starts from scratch for valid signatures as they test different batch samples.
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Exclusive deals for Nelson Members As from 1 March 2013 all members will be entitled to the following concessions at the State Cinemas Movie Complex in Trafalgar Street: Ticket Price – From Monday to Friday (not including Public Holidays) before 5pm - $10.00 for a 2D movie and $12.50 for a 3D movie for all Grey Power members regardless of age on production of your membership card. All members will require their Grey Power membership card when purchasing tickets and be ready to present their card on request to cinema staff. For our members in the 50 to 64 age group this is a saving of $2.00 per ticket. Stefano’s Café – Before 5pm Monday to Friday Coffee/Tea and the Chefs choice of Cake can be purchased for just $5 on presentation of your membership card. This is the best deal in town! Exclusive Members Screenings – Selected and appropriate films for our
members will be shown regularly at 11am on some M o n d a y mornings and the first film to be shown will be QUARTET. This hilarious comedy with an all star British cast (Dame Maggie Smith, Billy Connelly and Michael Gambon) has been a smash hit and is one of the best films of the Year. Note your diary now as we want to see a good turnout of our members to support our new partnership with State Cinemas. We lose it if we don’t use it. QUARTET (1hr 45 mins) When - Monday 18 March 2013. Time - 11.00am. Ticket Price - $10.00 Bookings Recommended from 1 March 2013 HYDE PARK ON THE HUDSON (15 April 2013) Bookings Recommended from 1 April 2013 Please Note - we will be emailing you the Weekly State Cinemas Movies Schedule from mid March 2013.
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State Cinemas annually screen the popular Metropolitan Opera and National Theatre seasons. Those members interested in attending regular screenings should advise the Grey Power office so that details of what’s coming up can be forwarded. At this
time no concession price has yet been negotiated for Grey Power card holders. However if we can excite enough interest within our organisation, State Cinemas Nelson will consider extended the senior discount to all Grey Power members.
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What goes on at Nelson Nursing Service? From the top of your head to your toes - Jill and Fenella lead the team of health professionals in the Nelson Nursing Service building and offer an increased range of health care services available both at the clinic at 469 Main Road Stoke and to people in their own home. The Home Based Support services and the team of home support workers are coordinated by Helen and Wendy. Helen or Wendy initially visit every client to discuss the type of assistance needed, establish a care plan including deciding on the most suitable days and times for home support visits and then they keep in contact with the client and their family throughout the service to make sure the support continues to meet the needs.
Lorna is the lead community based Registered Nurse visiting people at home to assist them with wound healing and other nursing care. Lorna is also skilled in providing assessment and advice on leg ulcer management. She will conduct a Doppler assessment which will determine how well (or not) the blood is flowing in your legs (poor blood flow is a common reason for why some leg ulcers occur). A very effective treatment is Compression Therapy. Gone are the days of unattractive clinical-looking support hose – we can fit and supply you with compression hosiery in a wide variety of styles and colours. They’re certainly worth the investment and are wonderful for swollen ankles, tired and aching legs and ulcers that just won’t heal
Occupational Health is all about employers knowing the health status of their staff at the commencement of employment, education and intervention to protect staff from harm at work, and monitoring staff health status over the years of employment. With an aging workforce it is critical to identify health issues arising from being older versus health issues arising from exposure to the work environment. Occupational Work Place Health services are provided by Registered Nurses Tracy, Des, Helen and Tara who has recently joined the team. Tara recently graduated from NMIT and is very keen to learn about health care delivered in the community this being a perfect match to our aim to teach her as much as we can during her 12 months with us. With the vaccines in the fridge the nurses are ready to under-
take our annual influenza vaccination visits to workplaces. Providing expert professional and timely Injury Rehabilitation services to both adults and children has led Nelson Nursing Service to having a health professional team with assessment and rehabilitation skills. The team includes physiotherapists Celia and Steph, occupational therapists Michele and Ali , dietitian Annette, speech language therapist Catherine, psychologists Elena, Rosie and Judith, registered nurses Joan Fenella and Jill, and doctor Mark. Our on-site rehabilitation gym is proving to be a great plus and the recent donation of additional equipment by the Manchester Unity Lodge adds to the range of rehabilitation strategies used. So no matter what service you require that is any of the above or Pip the ear
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Nelson Hospital visits made easier Car parking at the hospital has become very difficult at times and not all of us travel by car anyway. If you have an appointment or are visiting the hospital on a week day, why not travel by NBus; (Route 1 Richmond to Nelson.) Bus travel is FREE to Gold Card holders between 9.00am to 3.00pm. Outside these times you have to pay the fare. Getting to the main entrance from Waimea Road used to be a prob-
specialist nurse, or choosing Wendy and Rachel to be your maternity care midwife, or needing your
lem but now an intercom buzzer has been installed on the wall in the recess between the new 24 hour facility and the emergency department. This will call the Shuttle Buggy to take you down to the main entrance. The shuttle will also return you to Waimea Road after your visit. A concrete path will shortly be laid across the garden strip, next to the bus stop. Cross this and straight ahead you will see the buzzer.
toe nails cut by one of the registered nurses Nelson Nursing Service will be delighted to look after you.
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Phone: (03) 547 2814 469 Main Road, Stoke, Nelson Email: reception@nelnurse.co.nz
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Phone 03 547 4070 extension 297 to book
Group rates quoted for Grey Power Members Group Booking Reference: FA5477 Grey Power Membership Number to be advised at time of booking. Group Booking conditions and instructions for members are: • Each reservation must be made direct with Interislander by • Logging onto http://www.interislander.co.nz/ Booking/Group-Bookings.aspx and entering FA5477 into the code box • Or Phoning 0800 878-898 • Group Desk Hours: Monday-Friday 0830-1730. Saturday 0830 – noon. • To access these rates members must quote group reference “FA5477” Followed by the members identification number • Every reservation will be given an expiry/payment date, required to be paid in full by that date • Space is subject to availability at the time of the booking request • 90% refundable if cancelled after payment. • Membership card must be shown at check in. (Prices are subject to change with notification) Fares valid for travel until 15 December 2013
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New benefits for your holidays Air New Zealand Holidays Nelson store has entered into a new partnership with Nelson Grey Power Inc. With a combined total of over 91 years’ experience within the travel industry, the Nelson Holidays Store team has the experience, knowledge and appreciation of what makes holiday experiences memorable. From 1 January 2013 the following benefits are offered to members: Bonus Fly Buys are offered on all store purchases for Grey Power members: 25 per international air booking and 50 per coach tour/cruise (not combinable with other promotions), Complimentary Business Class lounge passes are provided with purchases of Air New Zealand Premium Economy class fares; these give access to the Business Class lounge in Auckland. There is a minimum 24 hour ticketing time limit (unlike internet which is instant) and staff will provide recommendations and bookings on all airlines, hotels, car rentals and the like. Competitive travel insurance is offered and assistance with passport/visa processing provided. In addition to this Nelson Grey Power will become a member of the Air New Zealand Holiday Nelson Store Community Support Programme. This incorporates the introduction of seminars for Grey Power members, held by the Air New Zealand team specifically for Grey Power members. The first of these seminars will be held on Tuesday 19 March 2013 at the Suburban Club commencing at 10.00am. Finger food,
refreshments and spot prizes will be provided. Contact Kim at the Grey Power office to reserve a seat. The purpose of the seminars is to provide presentations on all things travel – from Air New Zealand’s standby fares through to cruising to destination evenings. There has been a huge amount of change in travel and this is an opportunity to bring added value to members who are considering travel, whether domestically or around the world. The network and resources include: • 25 Air New Zealand Holidays Stores Nationwide • Support by the Air New Zealand call centre operating 24/7 • Star Alliance service desks and sales offices throughout the world • Direct access to key areas of the business To help make the most of the travel opportunities that exist for all Grey Power members a partnership with a well established, reputable and respected travel business is essential. Judy, Alan, Mandy and Eric at Air New Zealand Holidays Nelson store would very much like to be the team to help make it happen.
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Rates – A fair and just system suggested The following demonstrates the rate problem for some 320,000 households in this country. • The first 160,000 have household incomes less than $20,100 which houses an estimated 430,000 people. • Another 160,000 households have incomes $20101 to $29100 [these are Statistics New Zealand figures rounded]. • Each group is 10% of the 1.6 million households in NZ. Many of this 20% of households have more than five people living in them on these incomes. It’s not hard to see that the elderly on fixed incomes are being taxed via
rates and GST out of their homes. How they and those who are renting survive is beyond comprehension. Elderly and low income house holders have to stop eating to pay the rates and GST, and that’s not only unfair it’s inhumane. And the government blames the councils. Councils never paid fifty to ninety million to Warner Brothers and Peter Jackson to get the Hobbits here and therefore directly assist private companies and their shareholders. What the Grey Power study team showed was that: “The rates burden can be illustrated by the following scenario. If a property valu-
ation indicates a rate demand of $2500, single living alone superannuitants will pay $48.08 or 13.8% per week of their pension in rates and that leaves them $300.84 to cover all other living costs. If the valuation is equal to $4500 per year this group would spend nearly a quarter [25%] of their weekly income on rates. Compare that with a family earning $80.000 with a rate demand of $4500, they will only pay around 3% of their income in rates. The Grey Power Federation study suggests that an increase of around four percent in income tax rates take place and that the 4%
be ring fenced for local bodies’ needs and then allocated using a designed formula, as we do for health and ACC funding systems. This formula would ensure that a fair and just system was being used so as to enshrine the principle of equality and fairness was returned to both the taxation and rating (payment) demands in a balance and fair manner. Thousands of houses occupied by pensioners have doubled in value over the past 5 years. How is a pensioner meant to pay the rates when their only income is the pension? Re-edited from a Grey Power Federation report
Here at Queen Street Pharmacy we are so much more than a chemist We’re family owned and operated and those values are passed on to our customers. We know how important a good listening ear is and even more, a clear explanation. All of our staff are highley trained and know their stuff. As well as prescriptions we have one of Nelson’s largest range of cosmetics, perfumes and accesories and a strong collection of natural remedies. Plus we will deliver to your home,* all you have to do is call. That includes prescriptions. For same day delivery simply ask your doctor to fax perscription to us on 543 9037 before 4.30pm.
- Two entrances, plenty of parking. - Open until 6pm each week day, 8pm Thursdays and until 1pm on Saturday. - Up to 3 qualified pharmacists on duty, plus beauty and natural health specialists.
Owner operators Sue and Andy Morris
215 Queen Street, Richmond
Ph: 03 543 9034 Queen St Pharmacy * Some conditions may apply, just phone us.
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Local Body Report Errol Millar Local Bodies (NCC) As you may be aware Pam Coltman is our representative for TDC matters with myself concentrating on the Nelson City Council. Hence the NCC title. Time will tell (very shortly) if the changes to the Local Government Act will have any affect at all on the social non-core spending on “feel good” projects and activities which have been the main reason for the spate of double digit rate rises we have seen over the last decade. Local Government is now required to work under a
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new purpose statement: “To meet the current and future needs of communities for good quality infrastructure, local public services and the performance of regulatory functions in a way that is most cost-effective for the households and businesses” Looking at a schedule of projects which the Nelson City Council considers “appear to align with the new purpose” it appears as “business as usual”. Practically all of the social non-core, non-essential spending is in this schedule and has been aligned to “public service” to possibly conform, fifteen items on another schedule tagged
“Projects that require careful consideration”. Includes community housing, holiday programmes, after school programme, youth programme, pre-school programme, rental properties - with Haven Road land and buildings being highlighted, Performing Arts Centre feasibility and youth development fund (which sends youths to Outward Bound and Spirit of Adventure) could be possible casualties of the new purpose! We will wait with interest for the release of the draft annual plan. Members will be canvassed (those who have sent in their e-mail address to the Grey Power office) for their views on what they consider are the major issues in the plan.
Remember the last plan signalled an average rate increase of over 5% per annum for the next five years. Realistically 10% for most, so it is in all our interests that we constantly challenge waste, demand prudence and competent financial governance as at the end of the day it’s our money! Stop Press - NCC announces 2.4% rate increase. On a more positive note there are signs that council wants to have more community input to decision making and in this respect Nelson Grey Power will be taking a lead role in a newly formed Community Noise Monitoring Group, a problem which has been effecting many members.
Great deal for Grey Power members Milestone Homes make it easy and affordable for you to build a quality new home. And even better, now we’re giving Nelson Grey Power members an average of $2,000 off a typical build*. Get in touch today and find out more about this great deal.
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Health Help Cardiac Rehabilitation and Recover y Nelson Bays Primary Health in partnership with DHB Cardiology is now providing FREE Cardiac Rehabilitation & Recovery group education sessions that aim to enhance understanding and recovery following a cardiac ‘event’. These sessions target people who have had a heart attack, heart procedure or surgery and have recently been discharged from hospital. Referral is essential and will generally come directly from the cardiac specialists, however a GP referral is also accepted (if prompted).Contact Bee.Williamson@nbph.org.nz phone 539 1663 or visit www.nbph. org.nz/programmes-and-services/ Living with Type 2 Diabetes / Consumer Education The purpose of Diabetes Education is to reduce the impact diabetes has
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on families. Nelson Bays Primary Health in partnership with DHB Diabetes Services, now provides monthly group education which promotes awareness, wellness and confidence with Diabetes self-management. The courses are FREE and target people who are at risk of developing Diabetes, those with pre-diabetes, or those with diagnosed Type 2 Diabetes. Referrals are encouraged and welcomed. Contact Bee.Williamson@ nbph.org.nz Phone 539 1663 or visit www.nbph.org.nz/programmesand-services/ Falls Prevention The impact of a fall can lead to loss of confidence, reduced independence and fear of it happening again. There are also social implications, loneliness and feelings of isolation. Falls are the leading cause of hospitalisation for people 65 years and over.
But the good news is - most falls are preventable. Nelson Bays Primary Health in partnership with DHB Physiotherapy provides Upright & Able, a FREE course that builds confidence and knowledge about avoiding falls. It combines education and gentle activity to promote balance and strength and raise awareness of the falls risks around the home. How do you know if you are at risk of a fall—Just ‘ASK ME 3’ questions: 1. Have you had a previous slip, trip or fall? 2. Do you have a fear of falling? 3. Do you take four or more medications? If you can answer yes to any of the above you are at risk and may benefit from attending Upright & Able. Contact Cherie.Thomas@nbph.org. nz phone 539 1812 or visit www.nbph. org.nz/programmes-and-services/
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Change in prescription costs From 1 January 2013, the Ministry of Health is increasing the amount people contribute towards the cost of their medication from $3 to $5 per subsidised prescription item – this cost is often referred to as a co-payment or prescription charge. Clients may not have to pay this increase until they renew their prescription costs. If the medicine is not fully subsidised, there may be an additional cost to clients. More information on the prescription charge changes is on the Min-
istry of Health website: www.health.govt.nz/ medications What does this mean for Senior Services and Work and Income clients? This may impact on clients receiving Disability Allowance that includes prescription costs. If clients are currently receiving a Disability Allowance for prescription costs, they will need to contact Senior Services (0800 552 002) or Work and Income (0800 559 009) when they are charged the increased amount. The client’s Disability Allowance will be
reassessed to ensure they are receiving the correct amount. It is important to note that the change in costs does not take effect until 1 January 2013. Clients will not be able to claim for the increased costs until after that date. If a client is not currently receiving Disability Allowance and would like to apply they can request a Disability Allowance application. For more information on Disability Allowance visit the Work and Income website: http://www.workandincome.govt.nz
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Extended Warranty – Do you need one? Salespeople are very keen to sell extended warranties on many electronic goods today, and often pressure customers to buy one. But do you really need to? Volunteers at the Citizens Advice Bureau often help people who wonder what their rights are when things go wrong with purchases, yet we seldom recommend purchasing extended warranties. Why? Because in New Zealand the Consumer Guarantees Act already provides many protections when you purchase goods for personal use. The Act says goods must be fit for the purpose, be safe, last a reasonable time, have no minor defects, and
be acceptable in look and finish. So how long is a ‘reasonable time’? While a manuf a c t u r e r ’s warranty for a computer may be one year, you can expect it to last about 5 years. (To find out the expected life of an appliance, ask us at CAB.. You’ll probably be surprised ) We recommend you check exactly what’s provided by the extended warranty and decide for yourself if it is better than what you already get for free under NZ law. The trader should be able to clearly explain how
their warranty exceeds the CGA. New legislation under consideration requires them to have printed information comparing the two. Sadly, some salespeople really don’t understand what’s provided by the Act, and may give incorrect information. The old saying ‘Buyer beware’ still applies today! Some extended warranties can be quite expensive, so consider if you actually need the ‘extension’. For example, because technology is changing so fast, few people keep cell-phones
for more than a couple of years. Why would you buy a 5-year extended warranty? We’ve found that sometimes only certain parts or faults are covered in the extended warranty, and if you use the warranty to get a replacement, the new goods aren’t covered. It pays to read the fine print. Get more information about warranties from your local Citizens Advice Bureau, (9 Paru Paru Rd, ph 54 82117, cab.nelson@ xtra.co.nz or www.cab.org. nz ), As well as Department of Consumer Affairs (www.consumeraffairs. govt.nz) or Consumer New Zealand (www.consumernz.co.nz)
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Brendon, or Arny as he’s known, and Michelle own Current Generation which specialise installing solar power systems onto residential & commercial buildings. When Arny and Michelle Ahnfeldt moved into a home that was run by a solar system they knew it would change the way they lived. Arny, who has an engineering and electrical background, went about upgrading and improving the system and realised that there was a gap in the market for good, sound advice and products. Almost a decade on and they’ve also changed the way scores of other Nelsonians live. Current Generation started in 2005 and today has never been a better time to put solar panels on your roof. “There are so many benefits but number one is the fact it makes sense money-wise. Solar system prices have come down dramatically & now it’s financially worthwhile to invest in grid tie solar. It’s like buying your power in advance for the next 30 years at today’s price. When you purchase a solar system you can see where your money is, it’s not going to disappear when the finance company goes broke or anything like that.” Michelle says people can expect a return on their solar investment of about eight per cent or more depending on the size of the system, as extra power created is sold back to the power companies and your power bill will be considerably less than normal because you’ll be using the
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Free Computer Training Programmes Due to popular demand, we are delighted to offer these NO FEE computing programmes To register for a FREE information session call Pip or Courtney now on 03547 6138, text 022-484 2501 or visit www.barbi-
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signed for people looking to gain confidence in using computers. You’ll get to know the computer basics that you need for business and home life in the 21st century. Would suit: People with little or no experience with computers. Are you ready to get computer savvy for FREE? You know the basics, now what? If you want to learn more, then our FREE 18 week programme is for you. You will learn to create documents, use the internet and other website applications. Would suit: People with
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Wheelchair Resource Information Prices Pharmacy Cnr Hardy and Collingwood Street Nelson Telephone 548 7698. Phone for availability, prior booking advised. A refundable deposit is required for each item. Wheelchairs are $28.00 per week ($50.00 deposit) or $10.00 per day. Nelson RSA 168 Tahunanui Drive, Tahunanui, Nelson 7011. Phone 03 548 6815 Email nelrsa@ts.co.nz. For RSA Members and Public if available. 10 Mobility Scooters are available for hire normally on a monthly basis $20/month. 2 Wheelchairs for rent for a donation (7 days) Waimea Town & Country Club 345 Queen St 3 Wheelchairs available for use whilst people are at the club. 8 Mobility Scooters $50 deposit $10 a month. One wheelchair for Richmond RSA members and their families only phone Terry Richard 544 5479. Red Cross Medical Loan Centre All items are short term only. Maximum of 3 months Phone: 546 5012 Red Cross House, 59 Parkers Road, Tahunanui, Nelson. Wheelchair $5.00
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Price per Week $20.00 per Month. The Nelson Provincial Museum Cnr Trafalgar and Hardy Sts, Nelson Tel. 03 548 9588 Fax. 03 548 9589 Email. enquiries@museumnp.org.nz Two wheelchairs. One wheelchair is free for people to use around the Nelson for the day. One wheelchair is for people to use whilst in the Museum.
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Advance care planning for your future health What can advance care planning do for you? Advance care planning is a way to help you think about, talk about and share your thoughts and wishes about your future health care. It is focused on and involves both you and the health care professionals responsible for your care. It may also involve your family and/or carers if that is your wish. Now is the best time to consider taking part in advance care planning conversations before your health deteriorates. Planning will help you and those around you under-
stand what is important to you and what treatment and care you would like. It gives you the chance to think about and share your preferences for end of life care based on: your personal views and values, a better understanding of your current and likely future health, and the treatment and care options available to you. You can set out what you want or hope for in an advance care plan. You should keep your advance care plan up to date, especially if things change. The value of advance care
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planning is in the conversations and shared understanding. Recording your choices or wishes is voluntary. It is a good idea and will make it easier for those important to you and your health care providers to use this information to decide what treatment and care you would want if you could not tell them yourself. What can you do? Talk to your family and others close to you. You might want to talk about: what type of care you would like towards the end of your life, where
would you want to be cared for if you could no longer care for yourself, any particular worries you have about being ill or dying? Want to know more? Talk to your GP or other health care professionals about the medical choices you might have in the future. Ask for a copy of the advance care planning guide. If you would like further information about advance care planning, visit www.advancecareplanning.org.nz or email info@advancecareplanning.org.nz
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Be prepared this winter Shortly the new influenza vaccine will be available from your GP’s. Please make sure you are inoculated. The vaccine is free to those over 65 and those with a chronic condition who are under 65. It would also be a good idea to ask if a booster dose of the whooping vaccine would be of help to you. In case of emergency ICE Save the number of an emergency contact person under “ICE” in your cell phone. Emergency Services personnel know to check this if
you are unable to communicate. You don’t always have a handbag or wallet with you, but you normally have your cell phone. Men If you have not had a prostate check for some years or have not had one at all, get along to your Doctor and ask. Home care If someone in your family is being assessed for home care or home help, please Make sure they have someone with them. Either a family member or a close friend who knows their circumstances.
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and will be a bit later than usual so please be aware of this if you have specific meal time requirements. Wed 15th May – Gecko Independent Theatre Movie Showing - $25 (incl movie showing) Today we’ll again have a morning tea stop on the way before heading to Motueka. For lunch you can bring your own or buy some in Mot and we have the option of eating it in the cinema before they start the movie for us. We’ve hired both viewing rooms in the cinema which are full of couches and arm chairs for the screening. The movie REST FOR THE WICKED - is a bittersweet NZ comedy about a former cop going undercover in a retirement village to nab the one that got away... The film stars Tony Barry and a host of other esteemed kiwi actors. It contains sexual references and low-level violence. TOURS South Island Tour 2013 (Tour 2), 15th – 23rd April. $2,130 (single room supplement $555) Package includes: comfortable coach transport, a fantastic driver/guide, eight night’s accommodation, all evening meals, all cooked breakfasts, Taeiri Gorge Railway, visit to Maple Glen private gardens and aviary, return flights from Invercargill to Stewart Island, bus tour of Stewart Island, return trip on the Kingston Flyer, entry into Omarama’s famous Clay Cliffs. Please contact us to receive the full itinerary
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Age 2 Be – Positive Ageing Expo Mike Tasman Jones Tasman District Council
Along with 60 stallholders there will be seminars, demonstrations and a chance to have a go at a range of activities, games as well as getting quick health checks. This is the fifth Age to Be and with in excess of 2000 people attending last year’s event it is proving to be a popular opportunity to get the information to ensure we all make the most of our senior years. There’s plenty of groups, clubs, services and government agencies that help give us all the best opportunity to age positively. The Expo
provides the opportunity pes aimed at making simple to come along and talk to tasty meals for one or two. them, find out what they do Richard Till burst into our living rooms as the unpreand how to get involved. Demonstrations include tentious and likeable chef in Men’s Shed giving wood “Kiwi Kitchen”. He’s written and turning, carv- Friday 5 April 2013, books toured the ing and DIY 10.00am - 3.00pm country with demonstrations, you Headingly Centre, the second seRichmond can have a go ries of his top at Tai Chi or try a bike and rating TV show. have a ride on the Great The second seminar titled ‘Talking about the tricky Taste Trail. Further highlights will be stuff!’ will be a thought pro“how to make gardening voking one hour presentaeasier” sessions along with tion on these topics: A real a questions and answer op- story highlighting the pitfalls for family when things portunities. Age Concern Nelson are take a serious turn, Living coordinating two seminars wills – What are these and Richard Till will share reci- how can your wishes be
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