91 days ago

Changing the conversation around dementia

Princess Alexandra Retirement Village

Reducing stigma starts with the words we use, and shifting the way we talk about dementia is a powerful step forward. This World Alzheimer’s Month, Ryman is highlighting the importance of reducing the discrimination caused by stigma surrounding people living with dementia.

Caroline Bartle, Ryman’s Dementia Care and Innovations Lead, says that using appropriate language when referring to people with Alzheimer’s and other types of dementia can foster a more inclusive society. This not only benefits those experiencing cognitive decline but also their families and the wider community.

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More messages from your neighbours
18 days ago

Poll: Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Just a bit of a fun poll to get you thinking.

If you had to live out your Christmas days, would you prefer it was a summer Christmas or a winter Christmas?

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Would you rather: Christmas in summer forever or winter forever?
  • 63.1% Summer
    63.1% Complete
  • 35.5% Winter
    35.5% Complete
  • 1.4% Other - I'll share below
    1.4% Complete
2511 votes
4 days ago

We're talking new year resolutions...

The Team from Neighbourly.co.nz

Tidying the house before going to bed each night, meditating upon waking or taking the stairs at work.

What’s something quick, or easy, that you started doing that made a major positive change in your life?

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1 day ago

Urban Tree Specialist

Andrew O'Connor from AOC Tree Care

Hello everyone and welcome 2025 ! 🥳.

We are refreshed ready to help with your trees.
Tree removal, pruning, hedging, stump grinding, chipping and anything in-between as well as small excavation work.
Simply get in touch and Andrew will be happy to come by and see what we can do for you!

What separates us from the rest?

-Andrew will personally meet you to provide a quote and from there complete the work himself guaranteeing customer satisfaction and workmanship
- 10 years + Qualified Arborist
- Excellent communication
- Small efficient team and equipment
- Cool, calm and collected 👌

Give Andrew a call on 0272605936
Or head to www.aoctreecare.co.nz... and submit your contact details online 📞