Health & Wellbeing

Currently suffering from long-term pain, Grey Power national president, GAYLE CHAMBERS made it a priority to attend a Grey Power Marlborough seminar on pain relief. She thought it would be useful and she was right. It was! She shares her experience here. From the seminar’s outset, it was made clear...

Imagine driving solo for hours and attending tradeshows weekend after weekend – sounds exhausting, right? Now, guess how old she is. 50? 60? Try 80! That’s exactly what Fern McCall is doing. But her journey to independence is even more incredible than her calendar full of commitments. When she was younger,...

Over the past 20 years of helping many hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders with their sleep our expert team has come up against the additional challenge of medicines which actually cause the insomnia in the first place! There is a long list of medicines which have insomnia as a...

For the tens of thousands who have difficulty swallowing, mealtimes can be a daunting and often isolating time. Added to this, as we age, we need considerably more protein every day. Thankfully, innovative Kiwi company, The Pure Food Co has partnered with EAT to help change this. The Pure Food...

Globally, around one in six people aged over 60 years will experience elder abuse each year. Yet many cases remain hidden because the signs can be subtle, and talking about elder abuse can feel uncomfortable. Hidden signs make elder abuse hard to detect A major challenge is that elder abuse often...

To Celebrate WORLD SLEEP DAY on March 15, the sleep experts at SleepDrops encourage you to prioritise your sleep. Here are some of the many reasons for you to be inspired: Boosts brain function Sleep improves memory, concentration, and problem-solving skills. It helps the brain process information, store memories, and maintain...

The importance of getting a good night’s sleep isn’t something people just dream up – there is a plethora of scientific studies which back the recommendation. In general, adults should have between seven to nine hours of sleep each night to fully reap the rewards of high quality sleep. However,...

The role of medicinal cannabis in New Zealand’s healthcare arena is still largely misunderstood. However, two key women from Greenfern Industries Ltd, (a licensed medicinal cannabis and biotechnology company,) are determined to dispel misinformation and explain its benefits. Company CEO, Elizabeth Plant, and newly elected chair, Kirsten Taylor were...

Empowering all New Zealanders to prioritise their hearing health March is New Zealand Hearing Awareness Month! Triton Hearing and partners proudly announce the return of The Great Big Hearing Check 2025, a nationwide initiative to raise awareness of hearing health and encourage older adults to take control of their well-being. Backed...

New Grey Power partner, Resonate Health brings a whole new concept to hearing connectivity, its founder and CEO, James Whittaker, displaying integrity and a profound passion for sharing the wider benefits of assisted hearing as Helen Perry discovered. James Whittaker has a clear vision as to how New Zealand’s hearing...

As we age caring for our physical health, including hearing, eyesight, dental and GP visits, becomes increasingly important but high costs can see some seniors putting off regular checks. When it comes to teeth, dental visits can be costly but retaining teeth in good working order is important. Tooth decay occurs...

Among productive meetings at Parliament last month, Grey Power president Gayle Chambers and national secretary, Jo Millar met with Ingrid Leary, Labour spokesperson for seniors. A range of issues were raised with Ms Leary including the need to extend the age group eligible for the shingles vaccine subsidy. Although Mrs Chambers...