266 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Ngaio Marsh Retirement Village

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.

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15 minutes ago

Addictive Eaters Anonymous

The Team from Addictive Eaters Anonymous - Christchurch

AEA meetings are open to anyone with an interest in the disease of addiction. This includes family members, friends or partners of addictive eaters and healthcare professionals. We also welcome media enquiries.

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1 day ago

What word sums up 2024, neighbours?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

If 2020 was the year of lockdowns, banana bread, and WFH (work from home)....

In one word, how would you define 2024?

We're excited to see what you come up with!

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7 hours ago

🌟 Proud to Support Age Concern Canterbury! 🌟

Melissa from Emergency Cards Limited

Emergency Cards is excited to support Age Concern Canterbury promoting wellbeing, rights, respect, and dignity for older people in our community.

Now, when you purchase an Emergency Card, Tag, or Combo and enter AGECONCAN at checkout, 20% of proceeds will go directly to Age Concern Canterbury!

This is your chance to get peace of mind and to live with greater independence with Emergency Cards while supporting an organization doing great work for our seniors.

Let's make a difference together! 💙

Click below to learn more about how health and home support services, courses, events and social outings from Age Concern Canterbury can be accessed.

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