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Seniors are embracing the digital age as a way to connect with family and the wider world, with the help of SeniorNet.The Warkworth learning centre says fear and embarrassment, not age, are the biggest barriers to learning a new technology. And as devices get smarter and cheaper, it is becoming easier for seniors to access.“They’ve embraced it,” SeniorNet chairman Brian Oakes says. “They often do it out of necessity to keep in touch with their family or grandkids. But they end up feeling less isolated and it opens up a whole new exciting world.”Smart phones and tablets have become increasingly popular in the last four years and are easier for many to use. SeniorNet technical manager Neville Fursdon says the most common problem used to be struggling with old hand-me-down computers. While they still help fix problems at the free clinic every Friday, the numbers are reducing as more people buy smart devices instead.“It’s difficult to bust them or get a virus and you don’t need to know how to fix them. You can do nearly everything you need to do on them, they are stunning pieces of equipment.”While they see the trend to smart devices increasing, most members still want to learn computer-based skills through the beginner to advanced courses on everything from Word documents, file management, Excel and Windows 8.The small stress-free classes, with one tutor to one student, are often taught by volunteer tutors who have also been through SeniorNet training.Special interest courses on Photoshop image editing,

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digital scrapbooking, Powerpoint and website design are proving popular for all ages. As are workshops on everything from 3D printing to using Google Maps and cloud computing.The Warkworth group does not have a 55-plus age restriction, as most of the SeniorNet networks do, and has a healthy 535 members. It costs $25 for single members annually, with small fees for individual courses. Info: www.seniornetwarkworth.org.nz

viewonline localmatters.co.nzSee a slideshow of some of the digital scrapbooks and 3D printing made at SeniorNet.

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Grey Power grills election candidatesRodney’s political hopefuls in September’s General Election can expect to answer some tough questions from Grey Power members when they attend a Meet The Candidates meeting in Warkworth next month.Election issues on the agenda will include the benefit rate for single superannuitants, local body rates and elective surgery waiting lists.Grey Power, which represents people aged 50 years and over, has been canvassing its national membership for examples of where they’ve been removed from elective surgery waiting lists or their names have been omitted altogether. Warkworth and Districts Grey Power branch president Anne Martin says some interesting case studies have come to light.In respect of single superannuitants, Grey Power wants the Government to provide more financial assistance. Anne says NZ Statistics figures show that half of all older people, who do not own their own homes, are living in poverty. The organisation is calling for a complete review of how local government is funded and how rates are spent.Meanwhile, Grey Power is riding a wave of new members following its partnership with Pulse energy which gives members access to low cost power, easy-to-red bills and a dedicated NZ-based call centre.The pricing arrangements guarantee the consumer a fixed maximum price for five years and if prices fall, those savings are also passed on.The Meet The Candidates meeting will be held at the old Masonic Hall, Baxter Street, Warkworth on Saturday August 30, starting at 10.30am Info: Anne Martin on 422 2370

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The Life and Living in Advanced Age Cohort Study, published in the New Zealand Medical Journal, was based on more than 900 people in their 80s and early 90s, in Bay of Plenty and Rotorua. Nearly half were Maori.One in five said they were in excellent health and 40 per cent reported excellent health compared to others their own age. This was better than results from a similar UK study, in Newcastle, where only 11 per cent of those aged 85-plus rated their health excellent compared to others.Retired residents at Summerset Warkworth interviewed by Mahurangi Matters also rated their health highly.Joyce Fortescue, aged 86, said if she wasn’t forgetful she would say her health was 99.9 per cent. “I’m very happy, I enjoy life, I’ve got a wonderful husband who looks after me. We’re still here together.” Her husband Andy Fortescue, aged 86, rated his health highly. “It’s probably very good, because a lot of other people are not here. You’ve got to be positive.”Lead author of the journal article, general practice research fellow Dr Ruth Teh, says the perception of health, how good you feel and quality of life, is very important as it

The number of people living into their 80s is growing every decade and will double by 2050, making up 8 per cent of New Zealand. How we prepare, as individuals and communities, for our ageing population is the focus of a NZ study. It’s one of only a few studies around the world preparing for the ‘baby boomer’ retirees by talking to people in their 80s and 90s now. Mahurangi Matters also talked to Rodney retirees to ask how they feel.

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determines your outlook on life. “It drives them and gives them a goal. There is no single answer to why – it’s the context of the older person, their family, network and support.” Driving itself was a motivating factor, with 73 per cent still driving a car.Other factors influencing their health included smoking, alcohol, grip strength, physical activity, nutrition, dental health, cognitive impairment and falls. The survey, compared to other international research, also showed New Zealanders in their 80s are more physically active. Trevor and Jessie Dill, aged 87 and

93, who worked hard for years on their Kaipara farm, believed physical activity was key to their good health.Mrs Dill commented that future generations might not be as fit in their old age.“You’ve only got to watch people walking down the road and they aren’t very athletic are they.”Dr Teh said a key aim of the research was to inform the public how as individuals and communities they could age more successfully and how the health care system could prepare to meet the needs of a large group of people who are coming into their 80s.

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I left from the office on Neville Street about 11.30am to do a lap around town. Becoming reliant on the three-wheeled mobile, I quickly became aware of obstacles and footpath undulations and noticed broken sections of path I had never seen before.After a bumpy ride down the hill I turned onto Queen Street and began to navigate through the early lunch rush of town, and around the sandwich-boards outside the cafes and shops.Generally, people were very courteous and gave me space, but the uneven footpath at every driveway was more than a little unnerving and put the whole scooter on a worrying lean. If the scooter became unbalanced I would have been able to move quickly and a fall may have only resulted in a grazed knee. But for a person in their 80s, a fall from that height could be life-threatening, making driving over steep gutters and sloped pavement terrifying.The next obstacle was crossing the main street. There was a scooter-accessible dip in the gutter where I attempted to cross, but being stuck at car height, and reliant on the acceleration of the scooter to get out of harm’s way, I realised this wouldn’t be so easy. I struggled to see beyond parked cars and had to make a couple of false starts before making it across. There is a further pedestrian crossing planned near to where I crossed which would significantly improve accessibility at both ends of the street. There were roadworks on the footpath on the bridge on Elizabeth Street, but a plastic hump across the broken pavement worked well. However, crossing to the Dick Smith side of the street was a challenge, with no clear path to cross the wide road and

As an experiment to find out how mobility scooter friendly Warkworth is, Mahurangi Matters reporter George Driver, set off on a scooter kindly supplied by TravelScoot. Here’s what he found…

traffic zooming from the Hill Street intersection. I can see why parents would be concerned for their children crossing here to go to school.I continued up the hill towards Countdown. Plants spilled across the path and it became very narrow, requiring a keen eye and a great deal of focus. I found it difficult and I’m in my 20s. If I had slower reactions, poor eyesight and a stiff neck, the risk of falling would multiply.Crossing the street towards the Countdown car park wasn’t easy. With no direct route between scooter accessible dips in the footpath I was forced to travel on the road for about 20 metres. When I found a lowered section to mount the footpath, the lip on the path proved to high for the scooter and it took several attempts, with traffic whizzing past my back tyres.Once in the Countdown car park it was smooth sailing up the escalator and back down to the new pedestrian crossing on

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As more mobility scooters are using roads and footpaths there has been a concerning number of scooter accidents, and police are urging people to be patient and considerate.NZTA figures show there were two fatalities from crashes between mobility scooters and vehicles last year, and since 2011 there have been 16 cases of users suffering serious injuries and 81 cases of minor injuries. Warkworth Senior Constable Neil Winterbottom says footpaths are often blocked by cars parked illegally, forcing scooters onto the roads.He says people need to be aware that parking a car on a footpath creates significant issues for other users and can be dangerous.“If someone has parked on the footpath then I fine them on the spot,” Constable Winterbottom says.But scooter drivers also need to be considerate. Warkworth Police get about two complaints a year for inconsiderate use of a motor scooter.The design of roads and footpaths can create a safer environment for those on wheels. CCS Disability Action barrier free advisor, Vivian Naylor, consults

with Auckland Transport and Auckland Council on access issues for projects.She says there is greater awareness of access issues than there used to be.“They [Auckland Transport] are beginning to realise that cars aren’t number one and other users need to be considered. They’re very receptive to our concerns,” Vivian says.But there are still relics from a less considerate era and significant obstacles still exist. “For a while footpaths were designed to dip down at every drive way. This allows cars to drive across the footpath quickly, but unbalances people travelling on wheels, achieving the exact opposite of our aim.”Regular maintenance of paths and roads is also essential, she says.Scooter drivers also need to take steps to ensure they travel safe. Vivian says it’s a good idea to consult with a GP about using a scooter, especially following illness or injury.“People need to drive to their abilities. If there isn’t a good assessment of their abilities then mobility scooters aren’t always a safe option. They can be quite a lethal weapon in the wrong hands, for both parties.”

Neville Street, which provided a seamless bridge back to the office.I was surprised how the short trip alerted me to obstacles I had never noticed of before. Small obstacles create large challenges for a scooter, but small changes can make a huge difference.

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A programme that targets isolation amongst the elderly is looking for more volunteers.The St John Caring Caller programme involves volunteers telephoning people, who live alone or feel a bit lonely, to check on them a few times a week to ensure they are okay.District manager Len Dunn says there are a lot of people living alone who don’t have a lot of contact with the world. Getting a 15-minute phone call a couple of times a week is a relatively small act that can make a big difference to someone’s life, he says.“It’s a big problem,” Len says. “If someone is lonely they might not eat properly or keep things together. They loose track of life sometimes. The calls can give them a bit of stability.”The calls are also a chance to ensure that people are taking their medication and to get a sense of their overall health. If something isn’t right, then the information is passed on to St John and they can get medical attention at an early stage.But the calls can have a much broader impact on health.“Giving someone a smile can make a big difference. If a person is smiling, it cures a lot of their problems,” Len says.“It’s not just elderly people. We deal with any age. We have clients in their 50s and callers in their 30s.”There are currently 22 volunteers working in the area from Warkworth

Len Dunn is looking for more volunteers for the St John Caring Caller programme to ensure those living alone get at least one phone call a week.

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to Maungaturoto, but Len believes the service could be reaching more.Mangawhai resident Frances Wearing has been a Caring Caller for 12 years and says it is very rewarding.“I find it absolutely marvellous,” Frances says. “When someone has no family around and doesn’t get out much, sometimes it’s the only call they get. It makes their day.”

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Life expectancyOn average, New Zealanders reaching age 65 around 1950 lived another 14 years. By comparison, those reaching age 65, in 2013, can expect to live another 22 years. Source, NZ Statistics.

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Ageing gracefullyOne thing that really irks me is how ‘ageing’ is inaccurately blamed for so many ails. Sure we all get older every year and there are certain processes that we cannot avoid. But way too much discredit is given to the numbers of our years.Clinically, I have seen many folks in their 90’s who are higher functioning than many recent gold card recipients. The two outstanding features that these active individuals have are usually:• A ‘can do mind-set’ – they don’t see their age as the ultimate barrier but safely

challenge their ability.• They take proactive care for themselves by doing things to maintain or even

improve their health and wellbeing.The biggest obstacle I see is the mind-set around ageing. The media seems to want to prematurely age us and has created an enemy of the ageing process. Again, I am not trying to ignore the reality of the real changes of ageing, but if we always default to blaming ageing as the cause without investigation, then we often miss the real cause and limit the best we can be.I suffered from the degenerative effects of osteoarthritis (often age is blamed for this) at the ‘old age of 18’. Of course, it would be absurd to blame age for this at 18, but this is typically what happens, faulty biomechanics or neglect of a problem is nearly always the real culprit. Two decades older and I have no more problems. Another way to look at this is why a person may have osteoarthritis in one knee joint and not the other. Can we blame age, after all both knees are the same age!Perhaps the worst issue with attitude I have witnessed is the “I’m getting older and I should slow down/do less/give that up” and so on. Of course certain things should be avoided at certain ages – playing Rugby league in your 70’s may be very foolish, but it would be equally foolish to reduce the walking that you do or rely on modern conveniences that you don’t need. My inspirational neighbour, who retired a few decades ago, recently acquired an electric scooter, but decided to use it in only exceptional circumstances, choosing her own two legs as the preferred mode of transport. A very wise attitude.Regular exercise balanced with muscle and joint care such as stretching, massage and gentle movements, will help to keep you moving and supple. Walking, swimming and cycling are all excellent for the heart and lungs. Yoga, Tai chi, pilates and gym exercises are great for strength and stretching. The best inspirational story I heard was of a 90-plus year old gentleman who could sit in a perfect cross-legged position ... while in a head stand. But please don’t try that at home!

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