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Falls Prevention

WEBExercise. Participating in balance and strength-building exercises can help prevent future falls. The Steady As You Go© programme is a fun, weekly, and social exercise class for …

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Elder abuse and neglect

WEBElder abuse and neglect. Elder abuse is a single or repeated act, or lack of appropriate action, occurring within any relationship where there is an expectation of trust, which …

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Māori and Pasifika health

WEBThe Ministry of Health has developed the Pacific Health and Wellbeing Action Plan 2020-2025 to focus on improving the wellbeing of Pacific people in New Zealand. This plan …

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Pressure injuries

WEBPressure injuries. A pressure injury, also known as a bedsore or pressure ulcer, is an area of skin that breaks down or forms an ulcer because of prolonged pressure on the area. …

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Green Prescriptions

WEBA green prescription is a health professional’s written advice to a patient to be physically active, as part of the patient’s health management. Green prescriptions are available …

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WEBOur Impact. 11,126 people attended health promotion activities delivered between 1 July 2022 and 30 June 2023. "The singing group truly is the highlight of my week." 68,873 …

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End of life: Palliative care

WEBPalliative care aims to: Affirm life and regard dying as a normal process. Neither hasten nor postpone death. Provide relief from pain and distressing symptoms. Integrate physical …

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Health of Older People Strategy

WEBWe support the overall focus of the strategy on maintaining the functional ability of older people, maximising their independence, and preventing and delaying disease and the …

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Palmerston North and Districts

WEBPostal address: PO Box 5063, Palmerston North 4410. Physical address: Unit 4/ 251 Broadway Ave (entrance on Vivian St.) Palmerston North 4414. Telephone: 06 355 2832 …

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Enduring Power of Attorney

WEBThe law, specifically the Protection of Personal and Property Rights Act 1988 (PPPR Act) allows for you to plan ahead by making what’s called an enduring power of attorney – or …

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