All About Osteoporosis
Contrary to popular belief, osteoporosis is not a disease that only afflicts ‘old ladies’. While it’s true that more than half of women in New Zealand aged 60 years or…
Sleep Better
Do you have difficulty falling asleep, or staying asleep? Insomnia is a common concern among people living with a chronic illness, disabilities, and pain, or who are supporting others. There…
Safe Travels!
If you or someone you support has extra needs, travel has never been easier! More travel companies are offering tours, cruises, and special travel assistance for the growing population of…
Creating Friendly Outdoor Areas
Plan your outdoor areas so they are easy to access, and provide maximum enjoyment! By landscape designer Kirsten Sach. Some of my first childhood memories are being led around my…
Stretch, Focus & Relax, with Anna Filliol
We hope you enjoy Carers NZ’s Stretch, Focus & Relax series of wellbeing exercises.
Made by meditation expert Anna Filliol and Wellington-based film maker Ro Tierney, Stretch, Focus & Relax complements our 15 minute Strength for Life programme.
Life Coach: Kiwi Heroines!
When Family Care and Carers NZ offered a free hour of life coaching with Richard Blakeborough, he was swamped with requests, mainly from women providing care and support for others.…
Living Every Moment, Hospice NZ
Hospice NZ is the national organisation supporting hospices throughout the country in their work of caring for people who are dying. Hospices are also a source of information for those…
Dad’s Magic Box!
A container filled with bits and bobs provides hours of fun for Jim Church, who has dementia, as well as providing respite for his wife, Maureen. This helpful article was…
