Ryman Healthcare marked a major milestone this week, celebrating its 40th birthday with a series of events held across its villages in Australia and New Zealand. Residents, team members, and guests came together for a variety of activities, including...
Time and opportunities to travel can enhance retirement although ‘travel’ may depend not only on a desire to explore or funds but also on health as HELEN PERRY discovered when attending Sydney’s recent Festival of Lights.
Travelling any distance is...
In 2017 Brian Green spotted a scooter in a factory in China. It looked perfect for what his company, IM4 GOLF NZ Ltd, was trying to achieve with ‘all terrain’ mobility and golf scooters in New Zealand. Subsequently, he...
Services offered by Age Concern are many and varied as demonstrated via a comprehensive presentation at the recent Grey Power Federation annual meeting.
Age Concern chief executive Karen Billings-Jensen covered virtually every aspect of why, who, where, what and how...
Thanks for all the feedback which continues to come in regarding the unfairness and variability in the medical assessment of those 75+ seeking to renew their licences.
Grey Power is still awaiting the draft revised Medical Aspects of Fitness to...
It is said that music unwraps the heart and opens the soul, an apt definition especially for those who have made it their passion to bring joy to others as has choir master Helena van der Merwe.
Singer, conductor and...
Hello readers, after Grey Power’s successful AGM in Wellington, which coincided with the retirement of David Porter, long time and dedicated editor of this magazine, I’ve been appointed to take on the role.
Let me introduce myself: I’m Helen Perry, a journo with more than 50 years print experience. I started out at the New Zealand Herald a long time ago! After 11 years I took time out to have a family then joined independently-owned community newspaper group, Times Newspapers...
A former Grey Power magazine editor, Mike Blake died peacefully on July 29 with family at his side, after a brief illness. He was 77 years old.
Best friend and soulmate of Eileen for 55 happy years, he was also...
Thanks for all the feedback which continues to come in regarding the unfairness and variability in the medical assessment of those 75+ seeking to renew their licences.
Grey Power is...
For those over 75 years, regular driving tests with medical are no surprise but the contents of the test floored Grey Power member Winnifred Sheehan when, at 86, she fronted up at her GP clinic for the examination! Here...
September is Wills Month
There’s something really reflective around planning for the end of life. There are the practical considerations of estate planning and there are personal considerations of the legacy you want to leave behind. Many people approach the...
A former Grey Power magazine editor, Mike Blake died peacefully on July 29 with family at his side, after a brief illness. He was 77 years old.
Best friend and soulmate of Eileen for 55 happy years, he was also...
A wide range of issues which matter to older New Zealanders were addressed at the recent Grey Power Federation annual meeting in Wellington
Key topics included lobbying for fair superannuation policies, improving healthcare access and in-home care, and safeguarding senior...
Grey Power NZ’s misgivings over Home and Community Services’ (HCSS) ability to carry out its work in New Zealand, due to a lack of financial resources and staffing issues, has prompted the Federation to challenge the Government on its...
Resilience is traditionally defined as the capacity to withstand or to recover quickly from difficulties – toughness; or the ability of a substance or object to spring back into shape – elasticity. – Oxford Dictionary
Resilience refers to the ability...
Creating warmer Kiwi homes since 2011 – 50,000 and counting
Greenside Energy Solutions has been committed to creating warmer, drier, and more energy-efficient homes for Kiwi families since 2011.
Known initially as GreenStar, it was one of the first companies to...
Aches and pains tend to accompany the process of ageing, and a natural range of products from Florentine Gold NZ are now available to help ease a variety of conditions.
Available directly from florentinegold.co.nz clients around New Zealand are enjoying...
The Government could be choosing to invest in our healthcare system, while keeping down everyday costs such as public transport, housing, GP visits and prescriptions.
The National Party’s tax plan promised a lot but is delivering peanuts, especially for those...
In its 40 years, the Suzuki Swift has taken the world by storm and shows no signs of stopping. With its widespread popularity, this all-new next generation Swift builds on its legacy of reliability, affordability, and fun.
While it’s been completely refreshed...
It’s official – spring is here even if the sun’s warmth hasn’t yet made itself felt as much as readers would like. Nevertheless, the season will have prompted gardening thoughts among those keen to raise veggies or flowers for...
Hello again. I think the last time I was in touch with you all was more than four years ago when I was still the Minister for Seniors.
After the 2020 election I spent several years doing odd jobs, so...