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6–12 October is Mental Health Awareness Week 2025 in New Zealand, and this year’s theme — “Top Up Together”
— is a timely reminder that wellbeing grows stronger when we nurture it together.
We often talk about mental health in younger people, but it’s just as vital in our later years. Across Auckland, we meet older adults
carrying quiet burdens: grief, loneliness, or simply the feeling that life has slowed down around them. Too often, those feelings are
brushed off as “just part of getting old”. But that couldn’t be further from the truth.
Every year on 1 October, the world comes together to mark the International Day of Older Persons — a time
to recognise the enormous contributions that older people make to our families, communities, and society. This year's theme from the United
Nations is: "Older Persons Driving Local and Global Action: Our Aspirations, Our Well-Being, Our Rights.”
At Age Concern Auckland, we believe that older people should be valued, respected, and supported to live well. This day is an important
reminder that ageing is something we all share, and that by building an age-friendly city, we all benefit.
Forgetfulness, foggy thinking, or losing your train of thought — many women notice these changes during perimenopause and menopause. While
it can be unsettling, science now shows these experiences are not just “in your head.” They reflect real changes happening in the brain.
And while menopause arrives earlier than the age groups Age Concern Auckland usually focuses on, it’s a stage of life that can have powerful
ripple effects. What happens in midlife — and how we respond to it — may shape brain health for decades to come, influencing dementia risk
and long-term wellbeing.
Dementia Awareness Day may have passed, but for many families in Auckland the questions and concerns continue every day. If you or someone
close to you is noticing memory changes, it can be hard to know how to raise the subject, or where to go for help.
This guide is written for both older people who may be worried about their own memory, and for adult children or carers who are concerned
about a parent or loved one.
When older Aucklanders retire in a strong position and have good health care and support, the benefits ripple far beyond the individual.
Families are less stretched, whānau relationships are stronger, and younger people often get more time, stability, and opportunity. In other
words: investing in older people is a smart economic investment in the whole of society.
With Auckland's 65+ population projected to almost double between 2018 and 2038, early action prevents crisis-level costs and builds a more
resilient city for all generations. Below are five evidence-based ways older people's wellbeing boosts outcomes for tamariki, rangatahi, and
working-age adults — plus practical actions we can take as a city.
September is World Alzheimer’s Month, a time to raise awareness and challenge the stigma surrounding dementia. At Age
Concern Auckland, we know that understanding the basics can make a huge difference for older people, their whānau, and the wider community.
Here are some key things to know about Alzheimer’s, dementia, and what we can all do to support brain health.
August is Sorted Money Month — a nationwide campaign dedicated to helping New Zealanders boost their money skills and feel
more confident about their financial future.
At Age Concern Auckland, we know that financial wellbeing plays a huge role in living well as we get older. Whether you’re on a fixed
income, supporting whānau, or planning for the years ahead, small money moves can make a big difference.
Here are some practical tips to help you make the most of your money — starting today.
When the first chilly morning arrives in Auckland, many of us instinctively reach for an extra blanket and think, "Here we go again." But what if this winter could be different? What if, instead of simply enduring the colder months, we could learn to embrace them as an opportunity for renewal, connection, and self-care?
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