44 days ago

Ryman Prize Awarded to Brain Health Expert

Charles Fleming Retirement Village

Canadian clinical neuroscientist and researcher Professor Vladimir Hachinski has been announced the winner of the 2024 Ryman Prize - an annual $250,000 grant for the world’s best discovery, development, advancement or achievement that enhances the quality of life for older people.

The prize was presented by Prime Minister Christopher Luxon at a ceremony at Logan Campbell Village in Auckland today, celebrating the major contribution Professor Hachinski has made to the diagnosis, treatment, prevention, and the links between ‘the terrible three’ - stroke, dementia and coronary heart disease.

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5 hours ago

What's On: WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET

Gary from Waikanae

Enjoy a day out in Kapiti with your Family &visit this great Community Market which has highly talented stallholders showcasing a huge variety of quality, reasonably priced items and Gifts.
WAIKANAE BEACH MONTHLY INDOOR MARKET
  • Waikanae Beach Community Hall
9 hours ago

Ponder this...

Riddles from The Neighbourly Riddler

What goes up but never comes back down?

(It's not balloons!)

*Do you think you know the answer to our daily riddle? Don't spoil it for your neighbours! Simply 'Like' this post and we'll post the answer in the comments below at 2pm.

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9 hours ago

Stay healthy for them this winter.

Ministry of Health

Get the best protection you can before winter. The flu vaccine is free if you’re over 65. It’s also free for pregnant people and for many others with certain underlying health conditions, including diabetes, heart and lung diseases, and mental health conditions.

To book your flu vaccine contact your doctor, pharmacy or healthcare provider, or visit our website.
Find out more

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