6 ways to take care of your mental wellbeing
The events of the past three years have been challenging for everyone, including seniors, so it’s more important than every to look after our mental wellbeing. Read on for 6...
Virtual Village East
Ruth’s story: “I feel so lucky to have joined”
A long-standing local resident, Ruth Flower has always been involved in the local community through volunteering and other groups. She was one of our founding members when Virtual Village East...
The upsides of up-skilling in older age
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Nidhal’s story: “It’s important to know people who live close by”.
Nidhal is one of Virtual Village East’s longest standing members: she joined when our social network for seniors began in 2018. She has particularly enjoyed the Safe & Strong exercise...
What’s a “Virtual Village”? See one in Howick!
It's a network of friendship and support for seniors still living in the community. HBH Senior Living has a proud history of innovation, and Virtual Village East takes that to a...
A philosophy of care that extends to the whole community
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Seniors enjoy ‘virtual’ catch-ups during lockdown
One of the many benefits of joining Virtual Village East is that older people can remain at home and still stay connected with other seniors in the community, whatever happens....
Village to Village conference highlights need for meaning and purpose as we age
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]“To keep a lamp burning, we have to keep putting oil in it.” - Mother Teresa Virtual Villages are a relatively new concept in New Zealand, but in the USA they’ve...
Working Together
Barbara Davis, a member of the Establishment Committee for Virtual Village East, spoke at the recent meeting of local Community groups leaders. The purpose of the meeting was to introduce...
The path to a new form of community…
In 2018, HBH Senior Living and East Health Trust established Virtual Village Howick, based on successful virtual villages for seniors overseas. Designed to support older people to overcome loneliness and...
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