Community Eldercare, St Christopher's, Blenheim NZ

05/10/2026

It’s Cyber Smart Week! 🔐

We all know someone who has fallen for a scam! They affect people of any age. Knowing what to look for can help you protect your information and feel more confident online.

Take some time to read the attached image from Own Your Online for tips on protecting your accounts, personal information and devices. Even small changes, like turning on automatic updates or pausing before clicking a link, can make a difference.

Want to learn more? Their webinar series includes a session especially for older New Zealanders:

💻 How to spot scams and stay safe online
📅 Tuesday 6 October, 1–2pm

Join speakers from Age Concern and SeniorNet to learn about common scams, warning signs and ways to protect yourself.

Find out more and register:
https://www.ownyouronline.govt.nz/news-and-alerts/cyber-smart-week-2026-webinar-series/

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04/10/2026

30/09/2026

Have a great day!

28/09/2026

Our next Older Persons Seminar 22nd October.

28/09/2026

Keep alert!

28/09/2026

When someone you care for needs to move into residential dementia care, you may feel grief, guilt, relief—or several emotions at once.

That is understandable.

An assessment showing that someone now needs dementia-level care does not mean their family, whānau or carer has failed. It means their needs have become greater than can realistically or safely be managed at home.

The move can also bring practical responsibilities. You may need to help find a suitable care home, review legal and financial arrangements, and support the person through a significant change.

Your role will change, but it does not end. You still know the person—their routines, preferences, history and what helps them feel safe. That knowledge can help care staff understand and support them.

You remain an important part of their life, without having to carry full responsibility for their day-to-day care.

Our Knowledge Lab article talks through some of the emotional and practical steps that may come next:
https://www.eldernet.co.nz/knowledge-lab/hard-to-talk-about/navigating-dementia/dementia-care-what-does-the-carer-need-to-do

Eldernet brings the information you may need during this process together in one place. You can read practical guidance about moving into care as well as searching every residential care home in New Zealand, filter by location and dementia-level care, and see which homes are reporting vacancies.

https://www.eldernet.co.nz/residential-care/vacancies/dementia-care-secure

22/09/2026

This is timely as we have Alzheimers Marlborough speaking tomorrow at our seminar.

Alzheimer's disease is starting to be considered as a treatable and preventable condition, a major new report says.

22/09/2026

Don't forget our Older Person's Seminar tomorrow. See you there. Bring a friend. 😄

16/09/2026

New GP guidance supports fairer assessments for older drivers

14/09/2026

This is a very useful site.

Have you used the Community Directory yet? It makes it easy to find information and contact details for local groups and support.
Citizens Advice Bureau Marlborough