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12 --- Howick and Botany Times, Wednesday, October 10, 2012 www.times.co.nz 119753 Advertisement 157 Edgewater Dr, Pakuranga Ph 09 576 2590 www.ambridgerose.co.nz Nutrition for older people EVERY stage of life requires the best possible food for optimum health and as people age their nutri- tional requirements change. It becomes more difficult to avoid excessive weight gain or weight loss, and minerals such as iron and calcium may be depleted. At Ambridge Rose Manor Private Hospital and Rest Home the residents have varied dietary requirements that must be met. Co-owner Allan Sargeant says sometimes older people just want a cup of tea but that isn't enough to sustain them. "Making sure food tastes great is a good start and we've just introduced a high-tech system to keep hot dinners at an optimal temperature, which is always appetising," Allan says. Older people may not feel thirsty but it is impor- tant they have about eight cups of water or fluid every day. Good hydration helps keep them regular, especially if older people have restricted mobility. Dentures and health conditions, such as a stroke can make chewing and swallowing difficult but nutri- tious soups, casseroles and fruit smoothies will make healthy eating easier. "Dining is a great opportunity to socialise and most of our residents share mealtimes with their friends, which can improve the appetite of reluctant diners," says Allan. Of course, an occasional freshly-baked scone is also a welcome treat for everyone. For information about aged care, call Allan or Linda Sargeant at Ambridge Rose Manor. By Rebecca Gardiner INSTEAD of traipsing across town with a lengthy to-do list, East Auckland brides now have the option of ticking off tasks at a wedding event that’s a little closer to home. A range of locally-based bridal suppliers are coming together for the Howick Wedding Show, which is being held at Howick Bowling Club this Saturday. The idea for the expo came to organiser Candice Baker when she realised just how many wed- ding-oriented businesses there are in Howick. “There are a lot of us around but, before me, nobody really spoke to each other,” says Mrs Baker, who runs wedevents.co.nz in Elliot Street. “I got a bunch of us together in a room and said ‘how about it’. It’s really about bringing the community together.” Twenty-six wedding special- ists are exhibiting from 10am- 3pm at the bowling club in Selwyn Road. Among them will be marriage celebrants, hair and make-up artists, photographers, gown and accessory suppliers, caterers, and more. The frst 300 brides through the door on Saturday will receive goodie bags, each exhibitor is offering a giveaway, and there will be a full café on site. Wedding celebrant Rochelle Fleming says the expo, which has a $2 entry fee, will give couples the opportunity to check out dif- ferent suppliers in a setting that’s less pressured than bigger bridal shows. “It’s good for local brides, having a one-stop shop that they can call in to get what they want,” says Mrs Fleming. “It’s not an exhaustive show where there are hundreds of exhibitors. It covers the main needs of a wedding and will help any bride who’s struggling to fnd a particular supplier.” She and Mrs Baker hope the Howick Wedding Show will be an annual event and say other bridal-focused businesses have already expressed interest in tak- ing part next year. “People can expect a really personal day where they can chat and fnd out information in a relaxed environment,” says Mrs Baker. “Many couples planning their weddings from this area aren’t aware there are local businesses that will do everything they need. “This is usually at better prices than you get with those that have to pay high inner-city rent.” For more information, visit www.howickweddingshow. co.nz. Here come all the brides Candice Baker, right, is organising the Howick Wedding Show, which will feature locally-based exhibitors such as marriage celebrant Rochelle Fleming. Times photo Wayne Martin TENSION headaches are being targeted as part of a health cam- paign run by a massage thera- pists’ group. Massage New Zealand (MNZ) awareness week, which runs until October 14, is focusing on headaches and educating people on the benefts of massage ther- apy treatment. According to the World Health Organisation, tension type headaches affect nearly 70 per cent of adult males and more than 80 per cent of females in developed countries. In the short-term, headaches affect people’s productivity at work and their social lives, while long-term, chronic headaches can predispose people to other conditions, such as depression. Promotional events are being organised around MNZ mem- bers to educate about the benefts of massage therapy treatment to headache sufferers. Executive offcer Marianne Macdonald says: “Many people just continue to pop pills, risking the side effects of medication, not realising that massage treat- ment can relieve and reduce headache symptoms. “Scientifc evidence shows the effcacy of massage treat- ment for headaches, supported by experiences of sufferers.” MASSAGE CAN RELIEVE HEADACHES 119759
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