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Net safety guidelines

Netsafe has just launched its new “Get set up for safety” guides, tailored specifically for older adults in Aotearoa. Created together with Chorus, the collection of user-friendly resources includes printable booklets, pamphlets and videos covering essential online safety advice and practical  instructions. They are designed to help older adults make...

A hand spotting scams

Gone are the days of easy to spot scams from a long lost uncle with millions to share. With over $200 million lost by Kiwis to scammers in the last year, it’s clear to see that online scams are a serious issue for many New Zealanders and they continue...

ACC launches free Nymbl app

KEEP doing what you love with ACC’s free digital balance app, Nymbl. ACC has launched Nymbl: a free balance training and education app that is available for anyone over the age of 50 to download and apply to their daily life. There are already over 40,000 users in New Zealand...

Grey Power magazine online: it may be just what you need

Members can now opt to receive their quarterly members magazine digitally. This enables you to read the magazine in a digital format online, as well as accessing individual articles and columns from current and previous magazine issues. Members who opt to receive their copies digitally will receive an email with...

Navigating the constant stream of scams

The latest data released by Cert NZ shows financial loss due to cybercrime was up 66% in the first quarter of 2023. So, with the ever-growing risk posed by digital threats including phishing emails, fake websites and scam texts, how can you stay safe online in 2023? At Geeks on Wheels,...

New book SeniorITy guide to explaining tech available online

A new book by Lucia Dore and Carole Railton offers older people grappling with high tech an opportunity to feel more comfortable with its demands. They are the authors of SeniorITy – How AI and tech can enhance senior living. The essential question they pose is, do some older members of...