by Louise Rees | Sep 23, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
Brian Jarvie moved to Whitianga from Christchurch after the earthquakes. An article in The Informer tells of how Brian has been welcomed into his new community, has formed a friendship with a volunteer visitor from Age Concern, and become an integral member of his...
by Louise Rees | Sep 8, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Lilian, who suffers from Parkinson’s disease, sings at home alone and lonely, until Michael, himself suffering mental health challenges, joins a volunteer group phoning the elderly for company. Keep Calling is a beautiful short film about their story from Season 5 of...
by Louise Rees | Aug 12, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Alzheimers New Zealand is asking everyone to move and fundraise for dementia this September for World Alzheimers Month. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Aug 2, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
In a special audience, His Holiness the Dalai Lama met with Action for Happiness to celebrate their 10th anniversary. Find out more here.
by Louise Rees | Jul 2, 2021 | Loneliness, News Media, Stories
In this article by Arvind Kurmar, Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust general manager, Nilima Venkat talks about the rise in cases of elder abuse amongst the Indian / South Asian community over the past year, and the many services that Shanti Niwas provides to support older...
by Louise Rees | Jun 15, 2021 | Loneliness, Stories
Make Moments is an Auckland-based programme, run by Connect the Dots, that works to connect and engage older people, and people living with dementia, with art and cultural opportunities. Find out more.
