Nor'West News: May 24, 2016

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Tuesday [Edition datE] May 24 2016
HEALTH & BEAUTY
NOR’WEST NEWS
Exciting New Information
& Service Centre for Seniors
LIfe CAn get tougher as we get older,
and it’s often easy to think that we should
simply struggle on. Yet a huge range of
services is available to make life easier.
Because these services are sometimes
difficult to find, a new non-profit
Centre for Senior Wellbeing has been
established. They offer a useful mix of
affordable services and information on
other community services such as falls
Prevention and Green Prescriptions.
Their desk is manned by dedicated staff
who will connect you to the services you
need. Although much of this information
can be found on-line, for many this is a
burden and talking to a ‘real person’ is
much more pleasant.
Problems with feet is a real issue
for many older people with limited
flexibility. The Centre offers inhome
footcare for a reasonable fee.
Additionally, there are services provided
by dieticians to help with weight gain
or loss, nutrition and shopping. Also
occupational therapists who help
maintain independence, safety in the
home, and practical strategies for
coping with issues like memory loss and
pain. Speech and language therapists
support those with swallowing and
communication concerns. Physiotherapy,
in-clinic or at home, can help you stay
mobile, reduce pain and increase wellness.
A particularly beneficial and underused
service is Caring for Carers. Many
of us caring for our loved ones see it as
our duty and deal with the stresses this
brings on a daily basis. Caring for Carers
has helped carers through their range of
services for years, such as information on
respite care.
Exercise for life
The Centre for Senior Wellbeing will
put you in touch with service providers
like Physical Sense. They offer a range of
practical support-solutions to problems
many seniors encounter. There are
exercise classes for stroke survivors where
clients can either further improve or at
least maintain their condition after they
leave hospital. There are four classes a
week which help with strength, balance
and transferrable skills. There are also
other diagnosis-specific classes including
Intermittent Claudication, Diabetes and
Osteoporosis which means users can learn
about their condition and share their ways
of dealing with it. There’s even a general
class for seniors. The first four classes are
free and may continue to be free if you are
Physical Sense Gym & Physio is
located at 300 Colombo Street
Sydenham
WInZ supported. If not, there will
be a (subsidised by Physical Sense)
membership fee.
The providers involved with this initiative are Physical Sense, Port Hill Therapists,
Therapy Professionals and Mobile footcare. find them at 300 Colombo Street in
Sydenham, or telephone 03 3772577 for information and advice. email
wehelp@seniorwellbeing.nz or visit
www.seniorwellbeing.nz.
Chronic pain in one
of your joints?
NATIONAL
STREET APPEAL
FRIDAY 10TH JUNE
Even if your joint is not in the best
shape, a major part of the pain could
be caused by the muscles surrounding
the joint.
At Physical Sense we have good results
with releasing the muscles (with hands
on techniques) and increasing your
strength and flexibility. Within a few
treatments you will know if this is
what you need.
Call 377 2577
Physical Sense | Ph: 377 2577 | 300 Colombo St, Sydenham
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