Health & Wellbeing

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...

Grey Power delegates visiting Parliament last month pounded home health concerns to Ministers from several parties. On speaking with Laura McClure, ACT spokesperson on social development for seniors, Grey Power president, Gayle Chambers and national secretary Joe Millar addressed the shingles vaccination programme. This issue was also raised at the...

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...

March is Hearing Awareness Month and while some folk may dismiss it as irrelevant to them, seniors know that, in many instances, ageing is accompanied by a measure of hearing loss. That decline in hearing can be devastating – we rely on hearing for most things in life such as...

When it comes to insulation and double-glazed windows, newly built homes are a huge improvement on villas and bungalows of the past but if living in an older home, installing insulation in the roof is surely a ‘must’. However, even with future proofing, seniors often feel the cold. Here’s a...

Let’s talk about a daily task no one mentions but which every- one carries out: toileting. It’s an essential part of life, yet many of us overlook how we manage it. As we age, maintaining hygiene becomes even more important, but let’s face it – regular toilet paper doesn’t...