Agewell Health promotion for older people in New Zealand
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Agewell Health promotion for older people in New Zealand
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Links to Other SitesAlthough the Agewell website has many links to other sites this page has a list of links mainly to other community groups and organisations which may be of interest to seniors and which may not fit in with specific topics on this site. Happy surfing. If you are searching for a specific organisation or condition try typing in the following: www.then the name of organisation or condition.org.nz For example www.ageconcern.org.nz or www.stroke.org.nz - you will more than likely find what you are looking for. New Zealand Websites
Australian Websites United Kingdom Websites United States of America Websites New Zealand Websites Health and Injury Prevention Websites ACCThe Accident Compensation Corporation (ACC) have a number of ideas, suggestions, information and statistics on their website regarding falls for older people. You can also access other information including driving for mature road users, back injury prevention, safety for children, OOS (Occupational Overuse Syndrome) prevention, and injury prevention for Maori and Pacific peoples. Agencies for Nutrition Action – Ngā Takawaenga Hāpai Kai Hauora (ANA), is an incorporated society established in 1992. Their mission is to work cooperatively with relevant sectors to help New Zealanders improve nutrition, increase physical activity and reduce obesity.
Are you interested in knowing more about your medical condition? Would you like to find out the latest drugs and treatments available? New Zealand consumers wanting to be fully informed about their health issues can now access the same source of evidence-based information as doctors at the Best Treatments website.
District Health Board NZThe overall purpose of District Health Boards New Zealand (DHBNZ) is to assist DHBs in meeting their objectives and accountabilities to the Crown.
EverybodyEverybody aims to provide useful and accurate consumer health information for New Zealanders. It is written by medical writers and reviewed by consumer health organisations and health professionals.
Family DoctorThe Family Doctor website provides information on a variety of health conditions and complaints. The articles are written by doctors in New Zealand and there is an excellent section on 'Elderly Health' that details topics ranging from cholesterol, to glaucoma, to Parkinson's Disease and many more.
Family Services - NZ Government Website
The
Ministry
of
Social
Development
has,
with
the
active
support
of
local
authorities,
community
organisations
and
DHBs
around
the
country,
assembled
a
database
of
services
and
programmes
that
support
families.
Health Information ServiceThe New Zealand Health Information Service (NZHIS) is a group within the Ministry of Health responsible for the collection and dissemination of health-related data.
HealthlineThis is a reminder that the Ministry of Health launched Healthline as a nation-wide programme earlier this year. Healthline is a free telephone health information service that assesses a caller’s health needs and gives information and advice to assist someone on the type of health care they need. The Healthline call centre is staffed by registered nurses. The nurses do not diagnose or treat health problems over the phone but can advise the most appropriate level of care for each caller. The number to call is 0800 611 116.
Healthpoint is a tool that allows doctors, patients and caregivers to access local information about what to expect prior to, during and following a referral to secondary/tertiary medical healthcare services. The information about a service is approved and regularly reviewed by clinicians from that individual service. Healthpoint provides information about:
Health Promotion ForumWhat is health promotion and what is happening in New Zealand? The Health Promotion Forum is an excellent resource for health promotion in New Zealand.
Health and Disability CommissionerThe Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994 was established to provide standards of care in New Zealand. The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers' Rights include respect, fair treatment, dignity and independence, appropriate standards, effective communication, information, choice and consent, support, rights during teaching and research and having your complaints taken seriously. Everyone using a health and disability service has the protection of these rights. An independent Commissioner promotes and protects these rights under the Health and Disability Commissioner Act 1994. Independent Advocates are also available to support consumers to uphold their rights under this Act. For further information visit the Health and Disability Commissioner Website.
Injury PreventionThe website looks at injury prevention, and offers a wealth of topics, papers, and journal articles and research. Well worth the look. Also try the Injury Prevention Resource Unit at Otago University. The website looks various topics related to Injury Prevention, and as the latest statistics on Injury Prevention in New Zealand. The University of Auckland also has an injury prevention Information Centre.
Maori HealthThis site called Maori Health seeks to provide information About Maori Health and highlight the policies, programmes and people Addressing Māori Health.
The
Māori
philosophy
towards
health
is
based
on
a
wellness
or
holistic
health
model.
For
many
Māori
the
major
deficiency
in
modern
health
services
is
taha
wairua
(spiritual
dimension).
Medical Council of New ZealandThe Medical Council of New Zealand
MedsafeMedsafe offers a wealth of information ranging from medicines, and medical safety.
Mental Health CommissionThe Mental Health Commission facilitates the implementation of the Blueprint for Mental Health Services in New Zealand . This is a national mental health service development plan, setting out the Commission's view of the changes needed to realise the objectives of the Government's national mental health strategy. The Blueprint provides a plan for a mental heath system that ensures good treatment and support for those affected by mental illness.
Mental Health FoundationThe Mental Health Foundation have a wide range of information on mental health/illness topics. They have a very useful publication called 'Late Life Depression'. The Foundation offers a free nation-wide information service by
Ministry of HealthThe Ministry of Health has a variety of resources available for you to peruse on line, search and read and order. View the Ministry of Health website .
New Zealand Association of GerontologyThe New Zealand Association of Gerontology is a multidisciplinary organisation committed to understanding ageing and promoting the interests of older people- It aims to To promote study and quality research on ageing; To encourage age-related training and continuing education; To stimulate debate and action on improving the wellbeing of older people; To actively contribute to public discussion and policy on ageing; To provide a forum for networking and exchanging ideas
New Zealand Injury Prevention StrategyThe New Zealand Injury Prevention Strategy aims to develop a framework for the injury prevention activities of government agencies, non-government organisations, communities and individuals.
New Zealand Institute for Research on AgeingThe New Zealand Institute for Research on Ageing is an initiative from Victoria University of Wellington. Its mission is to foster understanding of such issues through promoting multidisciplinary research, in partnership with other interested organisations and individuals. The newsletter is available on line, as well as a calendar of events, research, news and links.
New Zealand Medical AssociationThe New Zealand Medical Association is the country’s leading professional medical organisation. Its members come from all disciplines within the medical profession and it is the largest doctors' organisation in New Zealand. They have a variety of information that you can tape into.
Office for Disability IssuesThe Office for Disability Issues is situated within the Social Development Policy and Knowledge group of the Ministry of Social Development. The main aim of the Office is to help bring about the vision of the New Zealand Disability Strategy. New Zealand will be inclusive when disabled people can say they live in a 'society that highly values our lives and continually enhances our full participation.'
Quincerto - Needs Searchable Healthcare Directory Although Quincerto Needs-Searchable Healthcare Directory is a database intended for healthcare professionals it is useful to anyone who is trying to locate services available to meet specific needs. Listings are maintained by individual healthcare service providers to ensure the accuracy of the directory. General information is available free with additional information including referral details, eligibility criteria and funding information available to organisations for an annual fee.
Research Medicines Industry Association of New Zealand The RMI Association of New Zealand represents most of the pharmaceutical companies that manufacture and distribute prescription medicines in New Zealand. They have a website where they publish a Guide to NZ Pharmaceutical Industry, Healthfacts - an annual publication summarising key facts about the NZ Health sector, briefing papers on different aspects of medicines and a news section. They also have links to other informative websites.
SafekidsSafekids is a service of Starship Children's Health, which works to keep children aged 0-14 years safe from preventable injury. Kidsafe week is also promoted and supported through Age Concern Councils.
Specific Health WebsitesIf you are looking for a specific health issue website, type in www. then the name of what you want followed by .org.nz or .uk or .au etc for different countries, also try .com For example www.ageconcern.org.nz or www.stroke.org.nz or www.alzheimers.org.nz
Supportfind.comThe Supportfind.com website provides information to understand health issues, assists by enabling people to quickly and easily find information and support on health-related issues, find suppliers of products and services to help improve the quality of people's lives and provides a comprehensive directory of support groups and charities, and suppliers. Currently, the focus of supportfind.com is on Australia, New Zealand and the United Kingdom.
University of Auckland Injury Prevention Research Centre (IPRC)The IPRC recently updated its webpages. The revamped site is excellent and well worth a visit - you may wish to put it on your 'Favourites' browser list. The site lists all publications produced by the IPRC and provides access to all recent centre reports and fact sheets as pdf files. Recent news and events from the centre are to be added to the What's New page on a regular basis, as will information on studies currently being undertaken at the centre.
Waitemata Webhealth is an online connection to Health and Social Services in the Waitemata DHB region.
What Everyone Keeps Asking - W.E.K.AWhat Everyone Keeps Asking - W.E.K.A. website is a New Zealand based website with a wide range of disability related information.
Yes Ability Centre provides community-based resources and services to people with disabilities, their family/whanau, support people and health professionals in North Shore City. Their aim is to give people information which enables them to make informed choices about their lives. They have an online shop for disability products.
Other New Zealand Websites of Interest Age Concern New ZealandClick www.ageconcern.org.nz to find out more about Age Concern around New Zealand. Also try out their Links page - excellent resource for a huge variety of health, government and other interest agencies.
Carers WebsiteThe Carer's website provides a raft of health and disability information that carers need about such things as financial assistance, support services, and how to cope with medical and personal needs.
ConsumerThe Consumers Institute has been helping New Zealanders with independent consumer information since 1959. From appliances, property, health to scams they have the latest for you.
EldernetThe Eldernet site site gives a list of many of the community groups which may be of interest to older people. The site also gives information about rest homes, retirement villages and private hospitals in New Zealand.
Greypower has an interesting site which has a variety of information about its philosophy and various links to other websites for older people.
New Zealand INsite is a new bimonthly newspaper published by the aged care and retirement industry. The Oct/Nov 2006 issue has articles on hip protectors; Dr Patricia Moore; Audit Workbook for Dementia Care Services; constipation; continence; baby boomer retirement buildings; insulin and Alzheimer's; columns from P Hodgson, S Goudie and Martin Taylor; and an article on Family Care magazine.
Office for Senior CitizensThe role of the Office of Senior Citizens is to: lead, monitor and promote the Positive Ageing Strategy, provide policy advice on issues that affect older people, and lead strategic and cross-sectoral policy, and support the Minister for Senior Citizens.
Raeburn House is a community support resource and information centre. They provide: · An on-line directory for up to date information on support groups, organisations and statutory agencies that work in the North Shore and Rodney regions. · Personal Development / Support Groups and Workshops. · Individuals and communities the resources needed to find solutions to issues that impact on the health of the community
The New Zealand Retirement Commission has the impressive new Victoria University/Retirement Commission report, "Opportunities and Risk: the Implications of Population Ageing" available on their website. The website also links into the very useful Sorted site that helps you plan and sort out relevant money matters.
SeniornetSeniorNet gives older adults an opportunity to get on the Internet and learn more about information technology. View Seniornet locations in New Zealand
Statistics New ZealandStatistics New Zealand gives an overview of older people in New Zealand, including Health Issues, Employment, Disability and type of residence. Statistics New Zealand has recently been appointed New Zealand's Injury Information Manager, with the aim of combining all the available injury information to produce injury statistics that will be a basis for a more comprehensive system of monitoring and preventing injuries. One of the first things they have done is to set up a homepage for injury statistics, which is located at http://www.stats.govt.nz/injury. This page currently provides information about the Injury Data integration project, and will eventually be the home page for official New Zealand injury statistics.
United Way was established internationally in 1887 and has operated in New Zealand since 1975. Their vision is to improve quality of life through voluntary giving and action. They are an independent, non-religious, non-political, volunteer based organisation which works alongside individuals, businesses and the community, to provide funding assistance, volunteer time and necessary skills to help local human welfare charities. The National Patron is His Excellency The Governor General of New Zealand.
Australian Websites Council on the AgeingC.O.T.A., short for Council on the Ageing, is an independent organisation run by older people. Its mission is to "protect and promote the well-being of all older people. They are an Australian organisation. Their website has a great variety of links that you may wish to browse.
Health Information.comThe Australian website www.healthinformation.com.au is an evidenced-based website that offers no medical advice but points people to further medical websites, both Orthodox and Natural, in Australia and Overseas. After Loretta Marron, a retired Computer Professional was diagnosed with cancer, she and her GP put this site together for patients and their GP's.
HealthinsiteHealthinsite is an Australian website that contains a wealth of information of health issues and topics such as diabetes, cancer, mental health and asthma.
Online Resources for Older Women
This
Australian
Website
is
hosted
by
Women
Tasmania
(a
division
of
the
Department
of
Premier
and
Cabinet)
and
is
organised
by
topics
with
mainly
Tasmanian
links
but
an
excellent
example
of
websites
for
older
women.
United Kingdom Websites The British Medical Journal website is well worth visiting for the latest medical research and studies. Search on the site for topics of interest for you.
Help the AgedHelp the Aged is a UK website that has a variety of information, in particular articles on healthy ageing. United States of America Websites HealthlinksHealthlinks is a resource site for healthcare consumers and professionals providing links to services and products, alternative health, education, dental and medical resources, hospitals, employment, healthcare publications, mental health and more. This is an American Website.
Healthopedia is a medical and health consumer information resource containing comprehensive information in patient-friendly language from trusted sources on over 1,500 health topics, 70 focussed health centers, and more than 11,000 drugs and medications.
Internet Injury Prevention ResourcesThe Internet Injury Prevention Resources website has an incredible database of website links. A must to view for a variety of injury prevention resources for all ages.
Resource Directory for Older PeopleAlthough it is an American website, it is a useful resource. The Resource Directory for Older People is designed to help people find the information they need. A cooperative effort of the National Institute on Aging (NIA) and the Administration on Aging (AoA), the directory is intended to serve a wide audience including health and legal professionals, social service providers, librarians, and researchers, as well as older people and their families. The directory contains organizational names, addresses, phone numbers, and fax numbers, as well as email and website addresses.
The Mayo ClinicMayo Clinic Health Information's award-winning consumer Web site offers health information, and self-improvement and disease management tools. MayoClinic.com's medical experts and editorial professionals bring you access to the knowledge and experience of Mayo Clinic for all of your consumer health information needs, from cancer, diabetes and heart disease to nutrition, exercise and pregnancy. |
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