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Age Concern New Zealand Blog

You can take a look at the latest blog posts below or have a look at the blog website to see past posts. 

Latest Blog

Estate Administration Essentials: Your questions answered

Every Concern Matters: How your input helps
Telecare and Telehealth in New Zealand: Helpful information for families
The 2025 Huia Awards Celebrate Champions for Older People
Serving with Heart: Louise Parr-Brownlie’s vision for ageing in New Zealand Aotearoa
Planning Ahead: Legal and Supported Decision-Making for Older Parents of Disabled Children
Navigating Life Without a Car: A Resource for Older New Zealanders
Age Is Just A Number: Reframing Ageing with Purpose and Positivity
Movement for Parkinson's: Moving Hearths Across Hauraki Coromandel
Is Elder Abuse an Older Person's Issue?
It's your money and your choice!
Let's Talk Road Safety: Reducing Hidden Risks
Celebrating New Zealand Sign Language Week: A time to connect and learn
Six smart ways to beat scams
Julia's Story: 'Creating a will is like menopause, no one wants to talk about it but it's important we do'
Managing Arthritis and Seasonal Challenges
Six quick questions with Aged Care Commissioner, Carolyn Cooper, on links between hearing health and dementia
How to avoid potential claims against your estate
Retire your way: why some seniors are opting out of retirement villages
If the power goes out and there is an emergency, make sure you and your loved ones will be able to contact 111.
Tips to avoid last-minute Christmas shopping stress
Death is part of life – let’s talk about it
How does a Freedom Medical Alarm work?
Reverse Mortgages – What are they and how do they work?
Busting myths about online security
Wesley Community Action starts a new chapter in supporting older people
Recovery Room Scam
How to stay healthy with a warm, dry home during winter
New Zealand Health Group announces strategic partnership with Age Concern New Zealand to enhance support for older New Zealanders

Keeping Safe Online – Netsafe’s Top Tips and Handy Guides for Older Adults
Spotlight on Wills
Guaranteeing a child or grandchild’s bank loan: What you should expect
Your will is a powerful tool
How to celebrate Matariki at home
What I learned from interviewing nonagenarians
Gifting or Lending Money to Your Children
I Carried This
Never Succumb to Beige – & other tips for a colourful life
Landmark Dementia Study Focuses on Ethnic Diversity
Who should be my Enduring Power of Attorney?
Sorted and New Zealand’s biggest podcast, The Morning Shift, are joining forces to redefine how New Zealanders talk about money.
Intergenerational financial assistance with home ownership: Considering the potential for financial elder abuse