At the age of 17 Dennis Mapley left London to discover the world. After seeing posters at New Zealand house on the Strand he lied about his age and became one of the first "L10 pommies."
Health & Wellness
Articles about our health and wellbeing, mind, emotions, keeping fit, your hearing, eyesight and dental needs, natural remedies and keeping vital.
Cataracts
Cataracts are the leading cause of blindness in the world today, and are the leading cause ...
Experiencing Life Fully
Jay Shapiro moved from Brooklyn, New York to New Zealand more than thirty years ago because he thought this country would provide opportunities for him to become more reflective and inner focused and that he has!
Way #1 To Kill Conflict – Listen
Listening is one of the most important and crucial parts of having a good relationship with anyone.
Older People Were Just Like Us Once
What's it like to be a teenager who spends a lot of time with older people?
Positive Ageing Policies and Physical Activities
Read more from Agewell. By Mike Milstein Dr. Beven Grant is Professor of Sport and Leisure ...
Ageing Well with Diabetes
At age 64 Alan Mirfin, who has Type 1 diabetes, is still employed and works a 40 hour week. "I am as active as I can be. I'm fit, walk to work, garden weekends, and lead a pretty busy life."
Look for the Light at the End of the Tunnel
Paul Potaka, principal at Nelson Central School, deals with the challenges of ageing much the same way he deals with challenges at his school.
Finding Out What Stirs You Up
Inga Browning's parents left Denmark and moved to New Zealand in 1955. They made the difficult decision...
Positive Ageing Policies and Successful Ageing
Dr. Carla Herman, who is Chief, Division of Geriatrics at the University of New Mexico, was a featured presenter at a seminar held last year in preparation for the review of positive aging policies. Here is what she had to say.





