Elder Abuse – CEO Greta Bond, Age Concern an interview

So, this week it has been my great privilege to interview Greta Bond, CEO of Age Concern Canterbury. She is passionate about working with older people and she is a great subject to interview. There were some technical difficulties with the recording and my voice is not as clear as it should be, but theContinue reading “Elder Abuse – CEO Greta Bond, Age Concern an interview”

The end is nigh…?

At the moment I seem to be surrounded by lots of endings and beginnings. The end of my Social Work career and the beginning of my retirement. The end of a decent income and the beginning of – if I am lucky – being on a benefit. The end of being part of a workContinue reading “The end is nigh…?”

Have I become invisible?

There is nothing quite like experiencing something for yourself first-hand to open your eyes to the challenges of having a disability. Post operatively I am doing well and currently mobilising with two crutches. I will admit that my mobilising is slow, but that’s just the way it is for a while till my recovery continues.  Yesterday,Continue reading “Have I become invisible?”

Inspirational

In my work over the years, I have worked with many people in challenging circumstances. They have had sudden devastating illnesses such as strokes and brain tumors, dementia and a vast array of other conditions. I have worked with them and their families and done my best to support them as they either progress –Continue reading “Inspirational”