Services:

• Older People
• Youth, Children & Families
• Mental Health
• Elder Care Canterbury

Enliven Positive Ageing Services for Older People in Christchurch

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Campbell Centre

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Counselling for Older People

This is a service for people 50 years and over, or their families, who have concerns about their older years. Professionally-trained and accredited staff and counsellors include author of Growing in Age, Anne Millar. Specialised counselling for older people and their carers addressing issues including grief, loss, relationships, ill health, trauma, depression, support networks. This service is also available for people with early-stage dementia, and their families or carers. In situations where an older person is unable to come to our offices for a counselling appointment, the counsellor may see the person in their own home.

Social Work

Social work support for people 65 years and over living in their own home, or their families. We offer SocialWork assessment and information, support for carers, co-ordination of support services, advocacy, elder abuse intervention, liaison with other health professionals or agencies, assistance with decision making, access to day care, respite care and residential or hospital care.

Group Learning

Short courses of up to eight weeks and two-hour or one day seminars are offered on a range of topics. Some groups are held at our Bealey Avenue offices while others are held in the community. Group education includes courses like Legal Issues for Older People, Beyond Depression, Managing Loneliness as Older People, Learning How to Prevent Falls, and Preparing for the Older Person's Driving Test.

Linwood Centre

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A new centre providing services for older people, children and families in the Eastern suburbs of Christchurch.The purpose-built facilityis at 601 Gloucester Street next to St George’s Iona Church, on the site of the former manse. Opened in September, 2007,it houses Harakeke Club Linwood, a day activity programme for people with memory loss, which is part of Presbyterian Support’s Enliven positive ageing services. Also on site are Enliven counselling, social work and falls prevention staff, and Family Works staff working with children and families.

Falls Prevention

These programmes assist older people to avoid falls and live independently and confidently at home. Tai Chi groups offer a modified form of Tai Chi where movements are
adjusted for older people, making it suitable for all levels of ability. Tai Chi improves strength and balance.
The home-based exercise programme is for the more frail older adult. This is a one-on-one programme delivered by registered nurses in the person’s own home.
Contact: phone 383 8280

Harakeke Club Riccarton and Harakeke Club Linwood

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There are purpose-built Harakeke Club venues in Riccarton and Linwood for friendly, needs-based day programmes for people with Alzheimer's disease or related dementia. Transport is available to and from the club and a midday meal, morning and afternoon teas provided. The centres are purpose-built stand alone dementia specific facilities which run five days a week, 8.30-5pm.
Professionally trained staff take an holistic approach to healthcare. A maximum of 16 clients attend daily. Secure garden setting. Varied and needs based programme. Subsidies may apply.

Totara Club

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Totara Club day activity programme for older people caters for different needs and levels of support. Locatednext to Harakeke Club Riccarton, it serves the southwest side of the city and hill suburbs. Professionally trained staff co-ordinate and supervise the programme. Transport to and from home is available in our minibus.

HomeLink

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The HomeLink service supports people over 65 years to ‘age in place’ safely and with quality of life. Alongside other home care service providers we assist people with access to social and special interest opportunities; health and welfare agencies. Maintaining community links, independence and confidence.
Access is by referral from NASC (Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination Service) phone (03) 377 7765.