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Keeping On
THE OFFICIAL VOICE OF AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY Vol 101: Autumn 2019
Gwen was born
to be a gardener,
Page 9
Phone (03) 366-0903, Fax: (03) 365-0639, Email: team@ageconcerncan.org.nz, www.ageconcerncan.org.nz
Charities Commission Number: CCC29446
2 KEEPING ON FEBRUARY 2019
FROM THE CHIEF EXECUTIVE A WORD FROM THE PRESIDENT
Welcome to activities (driving courses, home Happy New they come in a variety of ways.
2019 – and a and personal safety courses or falls Year. I hope that Telephone calls are the most common
very Happy New prevention classes) or it may be the year has as you know. Don’t talk to them or
Year to you all. seeking some information related started well for give them any information, especially
I hope you had to older people. Our Vision is to be you and you had about your bank accounts. Remind
an enjoyable the lead organisation in Canterbury an enjoyable your family to be vigilant and the
Christmas that connects, supports, empowers, Christmas and young people booking function tickets
season with family celebrates and respects all older holiday time with on-line should be careful to use only
and friends. people in an inclusive society – so family and friends. the official booking address.
Studies show that those with a whatever your question or query If you have made plans for the year I Down-sizing is the popular task at
more upbeat image of growing older relates to – call us first. hope you have started to put them in present. Looking in the cupboards
tend to perform better in memory and place, one month has gone by already that might not have been open for a
motor control tests. They can walk and before you know it Christmas will while and getting right into the back of
faster and stand a better chance of It may seem too early to mention be here again. them. If you have not used something
recovering from disability. They also Flu vaccines - but by the time the Our gardens are looking good with in the past year then you probably
live an average of seven and a half next Keeping On goes to print the the warmer weather and it is great to will not any time soon. Anything that
years longer. So stay positive – and flu season will nearly be on us. As be able to sit outside and enjoy the can be recycled can be taken to the
claim your extra 7 ½ years. research shows, having a Flu vaccine day. Remember to slip, slop and slap charity shops and some places will
At the end of 2018 we welcomed is a more important factor in living on the sunscreen or cover up. While come to pick up from you. Time to
Shae to the reception position at Age longer than exercise or being lean or it is hot you need to drink more water, sort out your wardrobe, again if it has
Concern Canterbury, so it will be her overweight! (the most important factor juice or tea. Coffee is not so good as not been worn in the last six months
friendly voice and face that greets you being staying socially connected). it will dehydrate you. Look out for your then consider if it is just taking up
when you contact us for any reason. So I recommend that you all get the neighbours who live alone, they might space. Don’t keep clothing that does
Some of those reasons might be vaccination as soon as it is available not be so well if they do not like the not fit waiting for the diet to kick in, it
related to loneliness, elder abuse, – and talk to your family about being hot days and need encouragement to might not happen.
earthquake related issues, the need vaccinated – to protect them - and eat and drink enough. Share a cup of Best wishes to you all.
for a gardener, house cleaner or a you also. tea with them. Trish Adams
trades or handy person, the need to Simon Templeton The scammers are ever present, President
attend one of our health promotion Chief Executive
CONTENTS Keeping On
OFFICIAL MAGAZINE OF AGE CONCERN CANTERBURY (INC)
Keeping On is distributed by Age Concern Canterbury to Christchurch Malls,
Senior Citizen Clubs and Groups, Libraries, Medical Centres, Rest Homes,
Hospitals and Institutions, Housing Complexes and Agencies working with older
people and individuals. Keeping On is published quarterly in February, May,
August and November each year. Written contributions for consideration can be
emailed to the Editor at dmcgrath@ageconcerncan.org.nz or contact Deirdre on
Ph: (03)366-0903 or Fax: (03)365-0639.
The Keeping On Team: Deirdre McGrath - Editor, Mike Crean - Journalist,
Page 3, Giving unconditionally Page 4, Allan’s quad bike
and trailer Anna-Marie Hunter - Advertising Representative/Desktop Publisher.
Keeping On is printed by Inkwise, Rolleston.
Views and opinions expressed in Keeping On are not necessarily those
of the Editor or Age Concern Canterbury. Neither does publication of an
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FEBRUARY 2019 KEEPING ON 3
Giving unconditionally: Faye Garthwaite
by Jo Cogan – Faye’s daughter
Mum was a vibrant and young 67, would often trot down to the blood all its beauty and wonder.
so when I received a call that she’d donation clinic in her lunch break When I told some of my friends that
had a stroke, it was a genuine shock. to give blood, not giving a second Mum had donated her eyes, some of
After racing to the hospital and seeing thought to it. Mum was pretty frugal them looked at me a little strange.
that Mum was “okay”, I said to her at when it came to money, but that didn’t
I could tell what they were thinking
least it was only this and not the other apply here.
– “what did she look like in the
– meaning death. But things were Annette from Organ Donation NZ
casket?” They thought it might be a
not meant to be, and Mum suffered a arrived pretty soon after Mum had
devastating brain haemorrhage less passed and was so respectful of bit gruesome. However the team at
than 48 hours later. Mum and so kind. I will never forget Organ Donation NZ are so extremely
I feel so genuinely lucky to have had her kindness. Annette has continued professional and take the upmost
an hour or so with her that morning, to be a part of our lives over the last care, there was no way you could tell
once we knew she wasn’t going to year, providing us wonderful updates that Mum had made those donations
make it, and to say my goodbyes and on when Mum’s tissue had been and she looked very peaceful.
lie next to her while she took her last used and a little information on the Though Mum’s death has left an
breaths. recipients. Those updates have kept enormous hole in our lives, to know
Once all the family had arrived and my heart full and lessened my grief
that she has saved the eyesight of
we had had the news broken to us, so significantly. To know that Mum
four individuals after her donation is
we were asked if we might like to is living on through others via her
think about organ or tissue donation Faye with daughter Jo. donations is so heartwarming and extraordinary. Mum’s life was full of
for Mum. Immediately I said yes. I really a decision for us, rather, a something Mum would be so proud colour and to know that these people
looked around the room at the rest given. of. Her death was not all in vain are now seeing the world in a new
of the family who were all nodding Mum and Dad were regular blood and her eyes, though now in others light after Mum’s donation is nothing
in agreement. You see it was never donors throughout my life and Mum bodies, are still seeing the world for short of amazing.
Giving the gift of life through organ donation
Each year the lives of many Facts about organ and tissue UK between 1980 and 1996 you conversation about donation that
New Zealanders are saved and donation: cannot donate your heart valves, people struggle to make a decision.
transformed through the generosity • People of all ages can be organ skin and blood, this is due to the “Having a conversation with your
of organ and tissue donors and their and tissue donors. Some people say risk of transmitting Creutzfeldt Jakob family now can make the donation
families. “I’m too old to be a donor” or “I’m Disease (CJD), more commonly decision a little easier for them at a
Organ Donation New Zealand not healthy enough”. However there known as Mad Cow Disease. very difficult time,” Janice says.
(ODNZ) says that one donor has are very few medical conditions that It’s important to have a conversation If you’ve had a conversation about
the potential to save the lives of up prevent donation from taking place. with your family about whether you organ and tissue donation with your
to ten people through the donation • Doctors will always assess your want to be an organ or tissue donor family, there’s nothing else you need
of organs and tissues, while also organs at the time of your death to in the event of your death, as doctors to do.
transforming the quality of life for the see if they are suitable for transplant. will always ask your family if they In New Zealand you can choose to
recipients and their families. If for some reason you are unable to know your wishes. have ‘donor’ on your driver’s licence,
In New Zealand you can donate your donate your organs, you could still Organ Donation NZ Donor however this is an indication of your
organs (lungs, heart, liver, pancreas help others by donating your heart Coordinator Janice Langlands says interest only and it is not an official
and kidneys) and tissue (eyes, heart valves, eye tissue or skin. families usually follow through with organ donation register.
valves and skin) in the event of your • Organs are only removed from a the wishes of their family member, For more information about organ
death. donor if they are a match for someone when they know what that person and tissue donation visit www.donor.
Organ donation is only possible on a transplant waiting list. wanted. She says it is the situations co.nz or call Organ Donation New
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Allan’s quadcycle and trailer
by Mike Crean
If you see an aged duo riding around are around lower-Cashmere and
on a quadcycle and trailer, chances Princess Margaret Hospital, doing
are you have spotted Allan and Helen the various loops of Hagley Park,
Ward getting their regular exercise. riding out to Halswell Quarry and
The Spreydon couple say there is back, and taking the cycle paths to
not much to do on their small section and around Canterbury University
so regular exercise is of paramount at Ilam. Recently they made it to
importance. Allan, 89, used to ride a Sumner and back, their longest ride
bicycle on his farm at Bankside, near yet at a total of 32km.
Dunsandel. After shifting into the city “I love it,” says Helen. Only bad
two and a half years ago, he found weather stops them going for a ride.
walking the streets was too hard on Even then she admits to badgering
his “gammy” knee. So he bought “an her husband to “get the bike out” –
old man’s bike” for $25 and hit the not that he needs much persuasion
roads again. of course.
Helen, 82, would have loved to Allan still drives their car but does
join him but she is blind. Besides, most of his trips to the supermarket for
Alan found that wherever he went shopping on his bike. The container in
in Christchurch, he seemed to be “the boot” can easily hold their usual
struggling into a head wind. No, an load of groceries, he says.
ordinary push-bike would not do. So
Safety is important to the Wards.
he began making inquiries about
Both wear bike helmets, always. The
some sort of riding machine that he
quadcycle features front and rear
and Helen could share.
handbrakes, a warning bell, a rear-
Allan’s son Stephen, who works
vision mirror, red lights at the rear
in a cycle shop at Dunedin, helped
of the bike and the trailer, and high-
them with their search. He had
been modifying electric bikes to suit vision flags. The trailer is easily and
people with disabilities but Allan’s quickly connected and disconnected.
and Helen’s requirement was a new The connection is a masterpiece of
challenge. precision engineering and a mystery
Then Stephen had an idea. He set to most.
to work on a prototype; a quadcycle Allan and Helen Ward out on the quadcycle and trailer. Allan says his only fear is of car
and trailer combination. With the help The nearest machine to his that feature is that Helen seated in the doors being flung open in his path.
of an Invercargill engineer who builds you will see occasionally around trailer can pedal too, which adds to The quadcycle is not the only
power-assisted bikes for export, Christchurch is the recumbent style the thrust. This she does, mainly for unusual transport vehicle in the
Stephen built the ingenious four- of bike. But the rider on a recumbent the exercise. Wards’ garage. Allan has nearly
wheeler and the trailer to hitch on bike reclines almost flat on his back. The power plant is a lithium battery completed the restoration of a 19th
behind it. The rider of the Ward machine sits about the size of the chocolate box Century governess gig. This is the
“It’s pretty unique,” says Allan. “It’s comfortably in a padded seat that is that Grandma used to keep her ninth horse-drawn carriage he has
so easy to ride, I’m sure they will be more like an office chair. cotton reels in. It provides a range restored and it will definitely be the
making more of them.” Allan can pedal the four-wheeled of 40km, more or less depending on last, he says. Restoration has been a
More than that, the total cost was cycle, or let the battery do the work road gradients and wind force. It is great hobby but it takes up time that
less than half the price of a German while he just sits there and enjoys the charged from a standard three-point could be spent cruising on the quad.
machine that Allan had seen. The ride. The other option is to pedal and electric plug. (Inquiries about the quadcycle and
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Regaining strength through singing
by Becky Manawatu
Sue Robertson, 67, always imagined The volunteer musicians include
that she’d be the grandmother who’d Westport’s Ukulele Ladies. Sue says
be bouncing on the trampoline with she is grateful to local musicians
her grandchildren into her 90s. including Jocelyn Alford, Penny
However, since being diagnosed with Walsh and Min Jaeger. Two
Parkinson’s in 2011 - an incurable busloads of O’Conor Home residents
neurodegenerative disease which come along to each session, and
causes tremors and muscle rigidity afterwards everyone has a cup of
she has had to let that idea go. Her tea and baking. When possible, Sue
husband, Peter, says redefining the bakes something to bring.
way she sees her future is a “loss Sue, a former primary school
she is coming to terms with.” Like teacher who retired reluctantly at 59,
many people with Parkinson’s, Sue’s feels her own speech has improved
progressive loss of speech makes it through singing. Research says
hard for her to communicate. About singing is processed in many more
a year ago she started researching areas of the brain than speech.
ways to counter it. Parkinson’s can cause a person to
She found there were many choirs have shallow breathing and a quiet
and singing groups around New voice.
Zealand for people with Parkinson’s Singing helps co-ordinate and
who’d suffered speech loss because strengthen the muscles improving
of a stroke. Sue decided to start a Peter and Sue Robertson at a singalong in the Salvation Army Hall. breathing and vocals. Sue has
singalong group recognising the for an hour, twice each month, for volunteer musicians’ melody. They also started a Mah Jong (Chinese
need for one in Westport. over a year - thanks to Sue and the have a song list of about 50, and card game) group and a pudding
She sought assistance from the friends who have rallied around her. sometimes creative types, like local club, whereby a group of about 30
community, including Buller REAP, About 30 to 40 people meet on the poet Ken Hill, provide alternative people head out and sample different
and formed a group. Since then it first and third Tuesday of the month lyrics to well known songs - for a desserts on cafe and restaurant
has met at the Salvation Army Hall and exercise their voice boxes to the laugh. menus around town.
Sue’s balance and posture are
Gentle and effective exercise while sitting watching TV deteriorating, and she is prone to
falling. Recently she broke five ribs.
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FEBRUARY 2019 KEEPING ON 7
George Paterson, a South “I believe the second half of one’s life is
meant to be better than the first half. The first
Island trump card half is finding out how you do it. And the second
half is enjoying it.” ~ Frances Lear
by Mike Crean
Once it was Oamaru versus the
Commonwealth. George Paterson
was a trump card for the South Island
Loneliness and social isolation
town. Loneliness is indiscriminate. There When people are no longer able
Hanging on the bedroom wall in his is an abundance of research on this to drive, that’s where Driving Miss
Christchurch apartment is a much subject in New Zealand currently Daisy comes in! Driving Miss Daisy
and young people are just as likely is the connection from home to the
treasured gold medal. George, 86,
to feel lonely as older generations. community. They make it their priority
moved to Christchurch in 1969. He
It is known that levels of loneliness to ensure each and every journey is
won the medal while rowing for New in this country are escalating and as filled with laughter, kindness and
Zealand at the 1962 Commonwealth anyone who has ever experienced positivity.
Games in Perth, Australia. it will agree, the feeling can seem Driving Miss Daisy clients can have
The powerful rower was representing insurmountable once it settles in our the same driver every time which is
Oamaru, as well as New Zealand, at tummies and our lives. great for building relationships. The
the Games. All five members of the The importance of being aware drivers also love to catch up with the
Gold Medal crew, four oarsmen plus of and talking about loneliness and clients and will do everything possible
the cox, were from Oamaru. George lack of social relationships has been to make the journey enjoyable. That
admits in these days of professional Rower George Patterson and below proven to be as bad for health as can be as simple as a trip to the
sport, with national training and the rowing legacy medal smoking. supermarket or regular hairdresser
he was awarded. There can be many reasons for appointments. Sometimes, it can be
events based at Lake Karapiro, near
being lonely, such as health, mobility more adventurous and include trips
Hamilton, it is hard to believe Oamaru
impairment, sensory loss, changes further afield; outings to the beach
could produce a crew to beat the other
to driving ability and bereavement. for a breath of fresh air or coffee with
finalists: England, Scotland, Canada There are all sorts of things happening friends; anywhere the heart desires.
and Australia. After all, the Oamaru as we age which can make getting Driving Miss Daisy is committed to
Rowing Club had only a dozen senior out of the house increasingly difficult helping clients get out and about, so
rowers. Yet, in the grand final of the and so social isolation can cause every client can live life to the full and
rowing fours, George and his mates loneliness. enjoy every moment. A
surged to victory.
George explains further. Up to
the 1960s, New Zealand did not Driving Miss Daisy
select rowers from around the
country to form composite crews for Gold Medals that his mates won.
– we’ve got Canterbury covered!
international competition. Instead, Rowing in the first heat, he suffered
winning crews from the annual from high-altitude sickness and “blew
national championships went on to out”. Unfit to row in the semi-final
represent the country. or final, he was replaced by Warren
The Oamaru Four won the 1962 Cole.
national championship in February. George then retired from rowing,
So, in October, the southerners married and moved to Christchurch.
headed for Perth – and rowing glory. He coached at club and secondary
Rowing legend Russell (“Rusty”) school levels for many years, while
Robertson of Oamaru was a major working as a builder and a brewery
factor in the club’s success, George representative.
says. Rusty was a top coach. A former Looking back he recalls the
oarsman, he broke his back in a car enormous controversy that raged
crash and took up coaching instead. through the ‘60s over the change
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“Rusty was a real thinker. Everyone from club crews representing New with our safe, reliable companion
believed in him,” George says. When Zealand, to national selections. Many driving service.
New Zealand changed to “composite” opposed the change, George says, but
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8 KEEPING ON FEBRUARY 2019
Pass the wholegrain carbohydrates
by Wendy Scanlon, Senior Chef Coordinator, Pegasus Health
You often read about “low carb” and 20-21 grams for men (65 years bread. Cooking does not destroy • There’s no single food or food
diets and how we should be cutting +), whereas 30g is a good target to fibre so high-fibre foods don’t have to group that is a magic bullet for health.
back on carbohydrates but hold on improve health. Here’s a few tips for be rough. Up your wholegrains but also enjoy
a minute, not all carbohydrates are helping you up your intake. • Make changes slowly to give your
plenty of vegetables, fruits, legumes,
created equal. Highly processed How to up your wholegrains body a chance to adjust. Drink plenty
carbohydrates such as white bread, • New Zealanders get most of our of fluid. Increasing wholegrains nuts, seeds, oily fish and reduced-fat
cakes, biscuits and sugary drinks are wholegrains from bread and breakfast without added fluid can cause a sore milk and milk products. Variety is the
often referred to as having empty cereals, so it’s important to look for gut. spice of life!
calories. They provide calories for whole grains and check the fibre
our body to use, but that’s it. There is
very little of the good stuff – vitamins,
content on these products. Aim for
more than 5g dietary fibre per 100g
Everyday Overnight
minerals, fibre, etc. They also don’t when you are checking the label.
Toasted
give us a feeling of fullness. Having
meals and snacks based on these
foods will mean our bodies are
Swap white bread for wholemeal or
wholegrain. If you’re comparing two
cereals or breads that you enjoy, go Muesli Oats
missing out on vital nutrients. It also for the one with more dietary fibre.
makes it likely we will crave more • Oats make a great breakfast
sugary foods and may cause us to choice, either as porridge, muesli
overeat because we never feel full. or soaked with added yoghurt and
On the flip side, wholegrain fruit. See our recipes for some new
carbohydrates such as wholegrain breakfast ideas.
bread and breakfast cereals, brown • Try brown rice instead of white rice.
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and quinoa, not only provide us with can now buy handy pouches that take
calories but also many nutrients like just 90 seconds in the microwave. Or
dietary fibre, B vitamins, vitamin E make a larger amount and freeze in 500g, Wholegrain oats
and healthy fats. portions. Brown rice salad is a lovely ¼ cup Pumpkin seeds
¾ cup Wholegrain oats
Wholegrains are important for way to enjoy this nutty grain. ¼ cup Sunflower seeds
¼ cup chopped almonds ¾ cup Milk or water
wellbeing. They can reduce our • Mix and mingle your grains – try
½ cup Boiling water, 1 tablespoon Lemon juice
chances of getting heart disease bulgur (cracked wheat) in a salad,
and type 2 diabetes. If you have add a sprinkle of wheat germ to your 2 tablespoons Brown sugar 1 grated Apple with skin left on
diabetes they help stabilise blood morning porridge or a barley-based 1 teaspoon Vanilla or cinnamon ¼ cup Sultanas
sugars. They also help maintain a soup in the winter. Method 1 chopped Pear with skin left on
healthy weight by giving us a feeling Making changes 1. Preheat oven to 150°C. ¾ cup Low fat, unsweetened
of fullness so we don’t overeat. • Make changes that you enjoy. 2. Place oats, seeds and nuts in a yoghurt
Wholegrains are high in dietary fibre. There’s no point forcing yourself to eat large roasting dish. Mix well. Method
Fibre feeds the good bacteria in our porridge if you don’t like porridge! 3. Mix boiling water with sugar and 1. Combine oats and milk/water
gut and prevents constipation. • Change what you can manage. If vanilla/cinnamon, stir to dissolve. in a covered bowl or container,
We know that older New Zealanders you find you can’t chew like you used 4. Add to oat mixture and mix well. refrigerate overnight.
don’t have a high daily intake of to, choose softer options like well- 5. Bake for around 20 minutes,
2. In the morning, stir in lemon
dietary fibre: 16-17 grams for women cooked barley or softer wholemeal stir then return to oven. Stir every
juice, apple, sultanas, pear and
10 minutes until the mix is golden
yoghurt.
Senior Chef is a free 8-week cooking class focused on brown and dry (at least an hour).
cooking for one or two people. 6. Turn heat off and leave muesli 3. Serve.
It’s all about improving your cooking skills, inspiring you in to cool in oven. Serves 2. You can use any
the kitchen, using nutritious meal ideas and easy to make recipes, 7. When cool store in an airtight fruits or nuts you enjoy: banana,
and meeting new people. container. blueberries, strawberries, grapes,
For further information or to book into a class call us on 374 1639. Makes around 10 x ½ cup serves. dried apricots, etc.
Life Without A Car
Plan ahead - do what you enjoy
Courses to be held at Community Facilities in Canterbury.
10.00am to 12.30pm or by arrangement. Book now!
Phone Age Concern Canterbury 366-0903
or email yvonne@ageconcerncan.org.nz
FEBRUARY 2019 KEEPING ON 9
Gwen, born to be a gardener
by June Peka
Looking back (“something that still calls home.
happens more and more often “We had a traditional marriage.
these days”) Gwen Rasmussen Laurie looked after everything
wonders if she was born to be a outside and I looked after the
gardener. It wasn’t a career option family and did the inside stuff.
when 12-year-old Gwen left school In fact, I felt a bit hard done by if
in 1941, after six years soaking up I had to go outside and water the
everything the education system garden or pull a few weeds. Then
had to offer. when Laurie died in 1985 I was left
“I didn’t start till I was six, which with the outside and the inside so
was quite common at that time, I thought I’d better pull my socks
but I managed to get through up.
to Standard Six with the older I tried a few garden classes,
children. I do remember it was a but they seemed to be mainly
bit tough, but I must have been for older women interested in
quite smart I think, because we all ornamentals. I needed something
passed.” more basic. I ended up reading a
It wasn’t all just the three Rs lot and experimenting, and I got
either. marvellous help and advice from
“There was a 2-bedroom cottage the folk at Oderings.
in the school grounds. Two girls at Gwen’s garden today means her
a time would move into the cottage vegie bill all year round is “almost
with a couple of guests – say a non-existent” It’s a picture of
teacher and parent. We girls did all
DIY health, with compost heaps,
the housework, laundry, cleaning,
rainwater tanks, pea straw
and cooking, and were marked
bedding and covered strawberry
for our efforts. I may have only
patches, among the beans and
been 12 but I was quite capable. I
brassicas. The golf clubs planted
remember having to remake a bed
handle-down along the garden
once or twice, that’s all.” Gwen Rasmussen proudly showing her
garden produce. paths by son Blair, are for Gwen
At that tender age Gwen took her
didn’t know I was a gardener. married Laurie Rasmussen and (who recently turned 90) to steady
place with other family members
When granddad went blind, I was they shifted to Christchurch herself.
at the Ross and Glendining
eighteen and he paid me to weed where they rented a home owned “I do love my pretty garden out
factory in Dunedin. Starting in
his carrots. I didn’t know weeds by Laurie’s employers. Then 62 front, but the vegie garden is
the cardboard and packaging
from carrots even then.” years ago, they moved into and where I’m happiest. I should’ve
department, she made shoe boxes
In her early twenties Gwen later bought the state house Gwen been doing it all my life.”
for a time before moving upwards
to the mantle factory where she
became a seamstress, making FR ANCO DAL DIN
ladies clothing, school wear and 027 484 2739
uniforms, and equipment for the 03 355 6555
war effort. fdaldin@cowdy.co.nz
“I got a good grounding in basic Licensed Agent REAA 2008
sewing there. I’m a bit sorry I
wasn’t able to go into clothing
design, which I’ve always enjoyed,
but what I learned there has stood
me in good stead for life anyway.
In those times you never left a job
unless you knew you could move
upwards, better yourself. When
I was about 16 my brother-in-law
realised there was a big demand
for children’s shoes not being met
in the post-war years, so we went
into that for a while. It added a
string to my bow but I didn’t enjoy
it much, and so I soon moved up
to the knitwear department. I still
10 KEEPING ON FEBRUARY 2019
New evidence of identity
card for seniors
The Kiwi Access Card has replaced
the 18+ Card and can be used as an
evidence of age and identity card
throughout New Zealand.
The card has been specifically
designed with New Zealand’s over
60s and retired community in mind,
to ensure they have a reliable and
secure evidence of identity card
that is affordable and that be can be
applied for easily at New Zealand
Post. Applications for the new Kiwi
The new card gives users the Access Card are available now and
freedom needed to access goods and can be made via NZ Post. Application
services throughout New Zealand. forms can be picked up from any NZ
It is an easy and convenient way of Post outlet or downloaded from the
confirming identification, especially website.
for those who do not hold a valid The Kiwi Access Card will retail at
driver licence and/or passport. $55 including GST.
Easy living - Maltworks Villas a new place to call home
Maltworks Villas offers buyers a Convenience is amplified by the
unique opportunity to create a stylish, build of shops alongside Maltworks
low maintenance lifestyle for those Village, which will offer a Café, Dairy
that are young at heart and wanting and Hairdresser so it really will mean
to maintain their independence within a literal “pop out to the shops” when
an environment where a high value you need something.
has been placed on a real sense It more than delivers on its promise
of community. With a communal to provide lifestyle living with minimal
clubhouse available enjoy the upkeep, freeing you up to pursue
camaraderie of new friends or utilise recreational activities and travel.
for private use should you require. Immaculate in presentation, as only
These stylish lifestyle village a relatively new build often is, this is
units have all the advantages of a superb example of easy living with
the renowned natural micro-climate everything you need and nothing you
environment of the Heathcote Valley don’t.
and surrounding Port Hills. Their Buyers who are serious about
freehold unit titles allow you to benefit 102m2 – 200m2 your options are the bonus of solar heating generating investing in good living need to take
from the growth in capital value of wide-open, allowing you to decide considerable savings on power bills, a good hard look at Maltworks Villas
your villa. You can list and sell your what configuration would suit your some as low as $20 per month. and everything this development and
villa with whomever you choose and needs best, with the single level Its peaceful and sought-after the community has to offer.
retain the full sale proceeds with no options ideal for those who want to location allows an easy commute A showhome is open for viewing
fee payable back to the developer. future-proof their living. to the city and all the delights of on Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday
With a variety of different plans to Every advantage is taken of the Ferrymead, Redcliffs and Sumner 1-2pm, or arrange a viewing by
choose from with 2 or 3 bedrooms sun and all the villas come insulated, Villages as well as the cafes, appointment. Call Michelle on 3524-
and larger floor plans ranging from double-glazed, with heat pumps and markets and restaurants of Lyttelton. 900, www.plcgroup.co.nz. A
MALTWORKS VILLAS
Your country in the city HEATHCOTE 60 PORT HILLS ROAD
PRICED FROM $480,000
Maltworks Villas, designed for the over 50’s, is situated
on the old Maltworks site. Located in an excellent
micro-climate position in the middle of the beautiful
Heathcote Valley.
Immerse yourself in this newly developing community
and enjoy the company of like-minded neighbours.
· Freehold unit title, so you retain 100% ownership.
· Lifestyle village, NOT a retirement home.
· No fees on exit, you recognize the full capital gain.
· 2 and 3 bedroom villas, double garage options.
· 11 different plans to choose from.
· Sizes vary from 102m2 – 200m2.
· Pick your own internal colours prior to construction!
· Body Corporate weekly fees kept to a minimum.
· Onsite caretaker mows your lawns (sell your
lawnmower!), maintains roadside gardens and
house exterior, house insurance and windows
cleaned quarterly.
· Clubhouse facility for social gatherings.
Michelle Tait
M 027 668 6268 P 03 352 4900
E michelle@plcgroup.co.nz
W plcgroup.co.nzFEBRUARY 2019 KEEPING ON 11
Attention homeowners - new insulation and downlight subsidies available
Have you checked on the health offers low interest loans towards the
of your home lately? It’s the perfect cost of insulation, heating and simple
time now to make sure you have ventilation, to be paid back via rates
enough insulation in your ceiling and bills over nine years.
underfloor, as this contributes greatly Make use of the cheaper summer
to the health of your home, and the months to help spruce up your home!
health of you and your family. If you start making improvements
In particular, those with respiratory now, you’ll be in a warmer, drier,
conditions and other illnesses cosier home before you know it and
aggravated by cold, damp the dreaded winter blues won’t be so
environments, can benefit immensely bad!
from improving their ceiling and In addition to insulation, CEA also
underfloor insulation. provides a free energy advice hotline
Community Energy Action (CEA) is on 0800 GET WARM, and free
Card (CSC) or a Super Gold ‘combo insulation subsidies above) as well
the only service provider in Central recycled curtains through the Curtain
card’, as your SuperGold Card discounts.
and North Canterbury that can offer Bank.
Or: If affordability is a problem, and/or
insulation subsidies through the To discuss any of the above
• The home is located in an area you don’t qualify for the above subsidy,
Government’s insulation scheme, identified as lower-income; contact CEA has interest free payment plans services don’t wait…..Give us a call
Warmer Kiwi Homes. CEA to find out if your address available. on 0800 GET WARM, email info@
Qualifying homeowners could qualifies. Funding towards the installation cea.co.nz, or visit www.cea.co.nz
receive up to 92% off the costs of Unsure whether you have a of LED downlights may also be for more information to see how we
insulation, if; SuperGold ‘combo card’? Check available. Please call CEA for further can help you create and maintain a
• You are a homeowner, living in the the back of your card, and if it states information. healthy home!
home, the initials CSC, it can be used in CEA is also a registered provider of
• The home was built before 2008, replacement of your Community the new Healthier Homes Canterbury
And either; Services Card – meaning, you will Rate scheme provided by The
• Have a valid Community Services qualify for health subsidies (such as Regional Council (ECAN). This
Co-living as a housing option
Since 1987 approximately 250 person having their own furnishings “Co-housing combines the
senior co-housing communities such as whiteware, they are shared autonomy of private dwellings with
have been successfully established among the residents, normally on the advantages of community living”,
in Denmark. In co-housing, people a schedule. Could co-living be a writes Dr. Jo Williams, senior lecturer
organise their lives together and solution to the pressure on older in Sustainable Urbanism at the
share common areas, like a kitchen people for housing in New Zealand?
Bartlett School of Planning in London,
or garden, while maintaining private This communitarian way of living
rooms to live privately. This gives the is gaining popularity all over Europe, who has been researching this way
That you can apply to the of living.
Christchurch City Council for a individual the perfect opportunity to and it has its origins in Scandinavia.
balance social interaction with similar Collective housing models have “The key to success is the social
rates postponement.
people when they feel like, and their been a tradition in the region for the focus of co-housing, co-housers’
Rates payments may be
own personal time and space. The last 200 years, but the first modern keenness to build a sense of
postponed for any ratepayer
sharing aspect also means cost co-housing community was built in community and their very positive
aged 65 years or over. Younger
savings, for example rather than each Denmark in 1964. attitude towards social interaction.” A
ratepayers may also qualify
in cases of extreme financial
hardship. Postponement is
effectively a loan from the council
to the ratepayer, and a fee will be
charged each year.
The Rates Postponement
Policy is intended to help owner-
occupiers, particularly those on a
fixed income, to continue living in
their homes when they do not have
the financial capacity to pay their
rates, or where payment would
create financial hardship.
Up to 100% of all rates charged
may be postponed, including
arrears owing from previous
financial years.
All postponed amounts, including
the added annual fees, will become
payable when the property is sold
or no longer used as the primary
place of residence.
Contact the Christchurch City
Council for more information or to
make an application.12 KEEPING ON FEBRUARY 2019
Enduring Powers of Attorney Seminar: Enduring Power of Attorney
With advances in medicine resulting cover your house but includes your
in people living generally longer, finances and investments. You decide Hear Harmans’ Lawyers
there is a greater need for robust whether the attorney/s may act while
procedures to be in place to protect you have mental capacity or only if discuss the issue
us as we age. A common concern is you lose mental capacity and you
what happens when we are no longer can add other conditions. here at Age Concern Canterbury,
able to make our own decisions. Loss Choosing your attorney is one of
of capacity brought on by illnesses, the most important steps you take 24 Main North Road, Papanui on
especially in old age, is not at all
uncommon and Enduring Powers
in setting up an Enduring Power of
Attorney.
Monday, 25th March at 1.00pm.
of Attorney are a key safeguard to For a Personal Care and Welfare Light refreshments will follow the discussion.
protect our wishes in relation to our Attorney you may want to select
care and property. someone who knows you well and
There are two types of Enduring whom you can rely on to respond to To book your place or for further information please
Powers of Attorney: one in relation to your preferences and so having your phone Age Concern Canterbury on 366 0903.
personal care and welfare, and one attorney living close by is helpful.
in relation to property. For your Property Attorney you
An Enduring Power of Attorney in should choose someone able to
relation to Personal Care and Welfare handle money matters easily and
appoints one person as your attorney responsibly. There is a statutory
to make decisions about your care requirement that your attorney
- such as where you are to live and maintain financial records and make
whether you are properly cared for. these records available to any person
This Enduring Power of Attorney is you have stipulated should receive Exclusive and personal guided tours
only activated when you are certified them.
as having lost mental capacity by a At Harmans we have a specialist Homestead Tours is a company and wineries allows for a truly unique
qualified health provider. seniors’ team to help with any queries which offers exclusive, personally experience and ensures each day is
An Enduring Power of Attorney and to assist you to set up deeds that guided holidays in the South Island full of delightful surprises.
in relation to Property allows you best meet your needs. Give Phillipa of New Zealand. These are holidays with a difference
to appoint one or more attorneys to Shaw a call on 352-2293 to arrange The tours are organised and – not just another garden tour!
manage and make decisions about an appointment to discuss your escorted by Rachel Harper who lives The exceptional itineraries that
your property. Property doesn’t just situation. A in the picturesque heart of the South we have planned are suited most
Island of New Zealand. Her private definitely to both men and women. In
network of connections makes the fact it is often the men who are taken
tours both original and exclusive. by surprise at the level of interest the
From the Pacific Ocean to the tours hold for them.
snow-capped Southern Alps you It is a great testament to the quality
will be taken into delightful country of the tours and the fun we have
homes and gardens and entertained that so many of our clients return
by the very generous owners who to partake in our other tours. Early
will tell you something of their history bookings are essential as many of
and purpose. We are also treated our tours do book out.
Protecting to delicious meals by our hosts,
delivered in a truly rural style. Be
So if you would like to join the fun,
please email for further details, and
you through prepared to gain weight on our
tours!
an application form.
E:info@homesteadtours.co.nz
An accent on local history, culture, P: Rachel on 03 693 9366
all stages local artists and craftspeople, galleries www.homesteadtours.co.nz A
of life
We guide seniors through the legal issues that affect them.
Our friendly and experienced Seniors Team offers specialised legal advice
so you have peace of mind and feel confident when it comes to making
decisions that are right for you and your family.
Our Seniors Team can help with:
• Wills • Rest Home Subsidies
• Trusts • Estate Planning
• Funeral Trusts • Asset Protection
• Occupation Right Agreements • Sale and Purchase of Property
• Enduring Powers of Attorney
We are conveniently located in our Papanui office, but if you can’t get to us
we can come to you through our Home Visit Service.
Contact Phillipa Shaw
P (03) 352 2293 E phillipa.shaw@harmans.co.nz A 485 Papanui Road, Christchurch
www.harmans.co.nzFEBRUARY 2019 KEEPING ON 13
Mistletoe and milestone for Senior Chef
Christmas celebrations were confidence boost and Pauline now
combined with a significant milestone trusts me to do most of the cooking
for Senior Chef Graduates in at home,” says Peter.
December. Senior Chef Programme Co-
Senior Chef is a free programme ordinator Jane Callahan says the
administered by Pegasus Health that
programme has evolved a lot since it
supports older people living alone
began in 2009.
or with one other person, to live
with better health, through practical “Now anyone over 60 years can
cooking skills, meal planning, attend, while Māori or Pasifika can
budgeting, shopping tips and good attend from 55 years. A referral
nutrition. It also provides social from a GP is welcome, however it
interaction and encourages people is now possible for people to refer
to get out and about, therefore themselves,” says Jane.
countering loneliness. A Christmas themed quiz, great
The programme welcomed its 2000th From left to right, Jane Callahan, Senior Chef co-ordinator; Shirley Pettigrew, our
food and the chance to catch up with
participant in 2018 which made its 2000th Senior Chef graduate; Wendy Scanlon, Senior Chef co-ordinator.
class buddies led to a great turnout at
annual Christmas celebrations even retired and Pauline still working. of food at the classes. My biggest
more special. Peter says he’d always been happy compliment was when I made Kumara the event and enthusiasm to spread
Woolston resident Peter De Wit to cook but his wife didn’t completely soup for my son and he asked to keep the word about Senior Chef to their
came along to Senior Chef classes trust his abilities. the leftovers,” says Peter. friends and family.
at the suggestion of his wife, Pauline. “I learned everything from how to “I look at dishes now and think ‘I More information can be found at
It has been a real help with Peter read a recipe to the nutritional value could make that’. It’s given me a http://www.seniorchef.co.nz/
Raising the awareness of Epilepsy Mature Moves is about helping people
If you are considering moving into a help. Step-by-step you can have
Epilepsy is one of the most common smaller home ... perhaps a retirement things sorted and organised with
brain disorders apart from strokes. It village or residential care, and you minimal fuss and stress.
occurs in about 1% of the population. feel you could use some help Mature Along with this wonderful service,
It is the common cold of neurology; Moves could be your answer. they can also organise selling things
They are a Christchurch based you no longer require, or gifting them
it can strike at any age, without
company with local people helping if you desire to family or charities.
much regard to gender, economic
older people to downsize and move, They can also clean homes inside
circumstance or ethnicity. when the need arises. and out, and complete the gardening
Many people are aware of the They understand that sometimes to get houses ready for sale.
seizures that involve someone falling your family are not positioned to Mature Moves is about helping
down and convulsing but there are help as they might like or have time people. You let them know what you
many more types of seizures and restraints. True to their motto ... to need help with and they will set about
epilepsy. treat you like they treat their own showing you just what they can do to
A seizure is when there is a families ... the team at Mature Moves help you.
can pack up, declutter and move all A visit and consultation is free of
temporary disorganisation of the
of your belongings and furniture to charge, with no obligation to use their
electrical and chemical activity in your
your new home. services. However, if you feel they
brain. The different kinds of seizures Then they unpack and set up your may be of assistance a quotation can
depend on where in the brain this new home to the very last detail. be provided for your consideration.
People with epilepsy face many
disorganisation occurs and how Setting up the home just the way you You can call Mature Moves on 0800
of the same difficulties as those
much of the brain has been involved. like it. 777 214 to talk about your move.
people without the diagnosis: work, Decluttering can be a bit We are sure Sharon and Gary can
If a seizure occurs in one focused
relationships, and emotions but for overwhelming, however, it is made help you to lighten the load and make
area of the brain, this is now termed
some the diagnosis may feel like it is much easier with some understanding your move a smooth transition. A
a focal seizure. If the whole brain is
causing additional barriers.
immediately affected this is termed a
generalised seizure.
Onset of epilepsy may occur for
It is the role of the Support Educators
at Epilepsy New Zealand to help
Are you thinking of moving?
a number of reasons for example;
brain injury, genetic factors, strokes
these individuals to learn effective
ways to cope and continue living their Could you use some help?
lives with minimal inconvenience.
and vascular problems, illness or
When possible the educator will visit
infection.
Some research suggests the most individuals and their families and help
common age of seizure onset is in them get a better understanding of
people over 65; stokes often being their condition, giving them strategies
the possible cause. The reason for to work through the changes they We can help you ....
the new onset of seizures for many may need to make. Downsize Setting up your new home
individuals may never be discovered, If you or somebody you know Declutter Preparing your house for sale
this is why research continues. needs support, advice or a better Pack Up Cleaning: inside & out
awareness around epilepsy please
Phone Gary or Sharon
For most new cases the diagnosis Relocate Rubbish removal/gardening
often depends on the observations contact Epilepsy New Zealand on: Unpack Selling & gifting items
0800 777 214
witnessed by family members which Freephone number 0800 37 45 37. Storage Estate Clearance Mobile 021 570 702
are invaluable to the specialists, Or ccontact Canterbury/West Coast
as they carry out their neurological branch directly on either 027 2706689 Email: info@maturemoves.co.nz
examination. or 022 3677895. www.maturemoves.co.nzYou can also read
