How to protect your finances if you are at risk of getting dementia – Diana Clement

Once your capacity reduces, managing day-to-day money can become difficult. You might forget to pay bills, or lose track of bank accounts. Being too trusting could lead to unauthorised use of bank cards, or pressure to “help out” financially, or just scams. The list goes on. Around 500 New Zealanders are diagnosed with dementia every […]

Beach safety: How to spot a rip, and what to do if you’re caught in one

“The safest beach in New Zealand is a beach that’s patrolled by surf lifeguards.” Chaz Gibbons Campbell says one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water is to know how to float. Photo / Brydie Thompson He said one of the best ways to keep yourself safe in the water was […]