42% of Gore District's population were aged over 50 in 2018.
Actively Ageing
Eastern Southland's population is steadily ageing and we are shaping the future to make our town a better place to live.
Proactive attention to this fact now will ensure that Eastern Southland remains a great place to live for all ages. Older people/ Kaumātua bring enormous value to the community in many ways.
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Free Parking for over 80s
We reckon our older residents deserves a bit extra. That’s why there’s free parking in Gore for those aged 80 years and over. Older people are more likely to have mobility issues, and have trouble walking long distances. Advancing age is associated with impaired balance, poorer mobility, vision and cognition, each of which can increase…
Te Kakano – free Nurse led clinics
Te Kakano nurses are happy to see any one for any health advice, education or support. They will work with other health providers (e.g. GPs) to enable the best care for you. Services Tamariki Ora checks Rangatahi checks Cervical smears Sexual Health checks and contraception advice Pregnancy Testing Weight Monitoring Blood Sugar and Blood Pressure…
Age Friendly Business
Age Friendly Business is a programme which recognises businesses and organisations that are aspiring to be age friendly. By participating you will be saying to your customers, clients and the community that you have committed to a journey of learning, self-assessment and continuous improvement Age Friendly Business initiative is an easy self-assessment of your…
Ready for Strengthening
Seniors Falls Prevention Exercise Class Simple exercise classes with a mixture of seated, standing and walking exercises. Suitable for all levels Followed by a cuppa and a catch up