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When night time sleep is disrupted, unrefreshing or not long enough, many of us are prone to daytime drowsiness, prompting us to take naps or perhaps even nod off unintentionally. Are there any advantages or disadvantages to daytime napping? And, how can you make the most of a good daytime...

Thanks to all who responded to Grey Power’s elective surgery online survey in October. More than 400 responded and the data was extremely useful in briefing politicians at a recent parliamentary advocacy visit. The survey was restricted to those who had been on a hospital waiting list for surgery, or...

Not knowing what to expect I went to this conference with an open mind – I learned a lot. Many of the speakers were people with dementia together with families who walk alongside them in their journey, a journey which starts with the discovery that a spouse, parent, family...

As the years fly by, it’s easy to see how people can turn around and suddenly find themselves rapidly approaching retirement without having given much thought to what they would like to do or how they want to age.

New Zealand First is proud to be progressing policy commitments from our coalition agreement which prioritise the wellbeing of our older New Zealanders. It recognises that an ageing population is not a burden we need to overcome, but a privilege which enriches our communities. It is difficult to find...

Nurturing well-being and longevity It’s an indisputable fact – we all must breathe to live! What’s more, the significance of breathing often becomes more pronounced as we age. Indeed, breathing transcends its basic biological function and becomes a cornerstone of well-being, vitality, and longevity. This month, I delve into breathing for...

Renowned New Zealand actress, Robyn Malcolm has partnered with Weir Science as Brand Ambassador for Myregyna®, a groundbreaking menopause support product created by acclaimed cell biologist, Dr Iona Weir of Weir Science®. Myregyna offers a unique, non-hormonal approach to supporting women’s health during and after menopause. It is a breakthrough,...

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 to successfully adapt to stressors, maintaining psychological well-being in the...

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 be involved with the Warmer Kiwi Homes Scheme. Since then,...

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 many benefits. The All Natural Harmony Body and Joint Rub...

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 who need it most. Pensioners receive just $2.15 a week,...

It might not be making quite so many headlines these days, but unfortunately, Covid is still here. If you’re 65 or over, taking care of yourself is just as important as ever. The good news is, keeping up to date with the Covid vaccine can help protect you from serious...