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1Live Laugh LearnMarch 2013Age Concern Nelson Incorporated62 Oxford street, RichmondP.O.Box 33815447624DON’T MISS THISAGE 2 BE – POSITIVE AGEING EXPO andAGE CONCERN SEMINARS5 th APRIL 2013Headingly Centre, 2 - 46 Headingly Lane, RichmondFrom the Board….our roleAge Concern Nelson Incorporated compromises of 9board members and 2 co-opted board members all ofwhom are volunteers and committed in their role to AgeConcern Nelson. The board is responsible for the governanceof the organisation overseeing the outcomesachieved by the local age concern office. The board setand monitors the strategic direction insuring that theneeds of older people are being met in the community.Profiling one of our key board members.Judith (Judi) BillensBackground: Board Member since 2009; Nelson MarlboroughDistrict Health Ministerial Appointed Board Memberfor Maori; NMDHB - Iwi Health Board Member forNgati Tama; Board Member for Women’s Refuge; TeRito Family Violence Governance Representative; MSD(CYF) Panel Member. Judi has a passionfor working for older people particularlyaround some of the issues some oldermaori people are facing today. Judi contributesher strong business and organisingskills for example: helping with thefirst business summit for iwi in Nelson.Seminar 1:‘Talking about the tricky stuff’This is a MUST for us all…..Time: 10.30 - 11.30am‘Own your own Destiny’Talking about wills, living wills, Enduring powers ofAttorney and facing the funeral!Seminar 2:‘Healthy eating and preparing meals for one or two’Listen to Richard Till’s charismatic way of presenting dietaryneeds as we age, recipes, tips and more!Time: 12.30 - 1.30pmNZ’s very own Richard Till – the ‘cooking’ face ofCountdown. A dash of comedy and a buckload ofcharm!The Expo and Seminars are FREEHowever YOU MUST REGISTER for the SeminarsContact Age ConcernPhone 544 7624 Or email: ageconcern.nelson1@clear.net.nzTasman Funeral Care—Richmond’s newest and fully staffed Funeral HomeNow able to offer you a more personalised and affordable funeral care service throughout thewider Nelson Tasman and Golden Bay regions. The mission of our friendly caring team is to provideexcellence in funeral care within a respectful, nurturing environment.What you can expect from us: Personal and confident assistanceFree no obligation advice on all funeral matters including prepaid or pre planned funeralsOur new “Affordable funeral packages” are predesigned for every situation, with fixed prices so there are no hidden costs.Take advantage of our “Easy pay funeral option” where the funeral cost payments can be spread over a seven monthperiod. This helps lighten the financial burden especially for unexpected funerals.Come and meet our friendly team at 8 Cambridge street, Richmond or phone 5441129Age Concern thanks Tasman Funeral care for their generosity in supporting us for storage space in their building.

2Bupa Medical alarmsMost older people want to stay living in their own homes for as long as possible. Medical alarms can help keep older,frailer people safe in their own homes. The Bupa medical alarm difference is the range of help we can arrange in anysituation. Our years of experience with medical alarms has shown that very often [in fact 50% of the time], the personin need does not require an ambulance – but instead, requires the assistance of family, a friend or neighbour. For examplethis is often the case with minor falls.Once the alarm is activated, we will listen and arrange the help required. Our monitoring team stay on the line with theperson until help arrives. In this way, if there is any change to the situation, the assistance can be re-assessed and thecomfort that people experience with someone staying on the line in their hour of need is immeasurable. History demonstratesthat alarm customers are more inclined to call for help knowing that there are response options, including thedespatch of an ambulance. If people need to be transferred to hospital we will let family knowHere in Nelson, Helen Reynolds, Healthcare Field Officer, visits her clients at least twice a year and being a born andbred Nelsonian, she appreciates the value of continued contact to monitor client’s progress or record any changes incircumstance.Significant improvements to medical alarm technology will greatly enhance the quality of life for clients and those peoplearound them that matter and care. For advice on a range of alarm sensors that can tell whether someone is stillsafe in bed, whether they have moved from their favourite chair and not returned, or have wandered outdoors you cancontact Helen, Healthcare Field Officer [0800 60 80 99].Medical conditions including epilepsy or a higher risk of falls can benefit from sensors that detect a fall. And possiblyone of the greatest innovations is the numerous choice of response options that are now available to suit individualneeds.At Bupa it’s about dignity and reassurance and getting on with your life. Being a provident association with no shareholders,all surpluses are reinvested back into the business to provide training, support and better care.As Helen often says “growing old is mandatory – growing up is optional”Try this….The easiest fruit cake ever!1 Kg fruit mix3 Cups fruit Juice ( 750 Ml)3 Cups Self raising flour (525 g)Soak fruit in juice overnightPreheat oven to 125C. Sift flour into soaked fruit andmix. Spoon into a 22cm lined cake tin. Bake for 2 and ahalf hours in the bottom of the oven or until cooked.Remove and cool. Wrap in foil and it will keep nicely for3-4 weeks.Its hard to believe something so simple can taste sogood!Optional: Add a shot of your favourite tipple, sherry,brandy rum or grand marnierNeed a Justice of the Peace?Justice of the peace service centres areheld every Saturday 10-12 at the NelsonLibrary and also the entrance to theRichmond MallIts been a hot summer!Are you drinking enough?It is especially important for older people to drink 8 cups offluid a day to replace what is lost from the body.What can be counted as fluid? Water, milk, cordial, hotdrinks, soup, herbal teas, Custard and JellyThe easiest way to check you have been drinking enough isto check the colour and volume of your urine. Except firstthing in the morning, your urine should be clear and thereshould be plenty of it!!Tips to ensure good fluid intakeEach day put a jug of water in the fridge and aim todrink the contents by dinner timePlace your glass on the bench to remind youIf you take medication, take them with a full glass ofwater.Many foods have a high fluid content such as soup,jelly, ice blocks and custard.If you need to increase your fluid intake do it gradually.Its important to remember you may need extra fluids if theweather is humid, you are doing physical activity or if you areconstipated.

3A word fromThe Very reverend Charles TyrrellI love reading biographies. To read the story of a person’s lifeand career is a real privilege. Naturally, I choose the biographiesof people I know or would like to get to know better. As achurchman I have many books about bishops and deans andthe hardworking clergy who toil in difficult parishes without seekingreward. Also I love to read Royal biographies and have agood collection of these to keep me entertained.Likewise I love to hear the stories of ordinary folk like you andme. Over the years as an Anglican minister I have visited manypeople in their homes and just revelled in getting to know theirlife stories. For example, in the cathedral where I used to work,we had one older lady who used to work with Mother Teresa ofCalcutta, another who was a serving ward sister in a Palestinianhospital in Jerusalem, and one gentleman (who has just diedaged 95) who used to command a Royal Navy ship, and countlessothers with wonderful tales to tell. Having these people aspart of the congregation added colour and interest and a depthof knowledge and experience it would be hard to match.UNLESS … unless you too have a wonderful tale to tell. AgeConcern is encouraging people to share their stories so that as acommunity we would be better off. If you can, write your storydown or get a young relative to do it for you. You don’t have togive away personal details or information that is private to youand your family. Just record what you feel comfortable in sharing.You are worth it. You are special and yes, you are just as importantas those bishops and deans and even the royalty I referredto at the start of this article.As Max Bygraves used to say: “I want to tell you a story!!”We’re listening.Charles Tyrrell QSOVice President of Age Concern NZ.Life Story Books - Reflections of my life$10 From Age ConcernAge Concern offers you this opportunity to share reflectionsof your life in the form of a book. We havedesigned the book so you can fill it out at your ownleisure or maybe with someone special.It has 25 pages to fill with your own reflections. Reflectionscan be: stories, memories, photographs,recipes, knowledge and lots more.You can purchasethese books from ouroffice for $10 eachOR you may wish toget your group, clubor friends togetherand we will run a 1hour workshop whereyou can share yourstories over a cup oftea.Over the past month wehave been fortunate enoughto have gained 20 newvolunteers. A big thankyouto all the work our volunteersdo in the communityand welcome to our newvolunteers. If you are feelinglonely or isolated give us aring and have a chat abouthaving a visitor.Do you know aboutAge ConcernServices??Phone and arrangefor one of our friendlystaff to come and talkto your servicegroup, club ororganization.Home and Personal Safety CoursesAge Concern Nelson’s Home and Personal SafetyCourses are facilitated by NZ Police, NZ Fire Service,Civil Defence Emergency Management and Age ConcernThe course is FREE and for people over the age of 60.They provide factual information and tips on how to keep yourself free from harm and your home safe.Participants will receive a FREE life tube and comprehensive book on keeping yourself safe. The first course will beheld at The Holy Trinity church on the Hill, Richmond on the 15 th March 10-2pm, lunch provided. The secondone will be held at Nick Smiths rooms, Annesbrook Drive, Nelson on the 22 nd March 10-2pm, lunch providedPhone 55447624—YOU MUST REGISTER FOR THESE—Get in quick!