Medical

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...

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...

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...

A meeting between Grey Power delegates and Deputy Prime Minister, Winston Peters last month was a revelation. Mr Peters quickly revealed he had researched issues Grey Power president, Gayle Chambers and myself had indicated would be raised with him. Pleasingly, his comments and questions were far from dismissive; they aimed...

Throughout 2024, the Government has prioritised rebuilding the economy, reducing living costs, improving healthcare and education, and making New Zealand safer. These are key concerns for seniors, and we are committed to lasting improvements which support wellbeing and quality of life. To help seniors manage rising costs, we have introduced tax...

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 is her story. The nurse called me in – eye test...