ElderCare

ElderCare was established in 2000, it is a service to provide a co-ordinated approach to the health care of older people.


The general public are able to access the service for advice and information on local and greater Auckland services.

Fall Prevention

Tai Chi is proven to improve leg strength, balance and co-ordination - key risk factors for falls in older adults.

Download the Tai Chi Class Timetable 

Newsletters

Newsletters are published regularly with information about community activities, services and programmes for older people.  Please see Newsletter section of this Age Concern

http://www.ageconcern.org.nz/

Health of Older People in New Zealand

http://www.moh.govt.nz/olderpeople

New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy

http://www.osc.govt.nz/positive-ageing-strategy/index.html

The New Zealand Stroke Foundation of New Zealand

http://www.stroke.org.nz/

Parkinsons New Zealand

http://www.parkinsons.org.nz/

Alzheimers New Zealand

http://www.alzheimers.org.nz/

National Heart Foundation of New Zealand

http://www.nhf.org.nz/

Residential Care Line; This site offers information, for those over 65 years who are considering the possibility of a move into care, or for those already living in a rest home or hospital.
http://www.adhb.govt.nz/rcline/

Growing Older: We all need to think about growing older-- whether we're looking at retiring now, planning for the future, or supporting loved ones.  These topics provide some interesting 'food for thought'.
Click here for more information    http://www.familyservices.govt.nz/