Eat well, Move well to Age well - seminar presentations
The special nutrition needs of older Maori and Pacific people were the focus of the Foundation Christchurch seminar in November.
Attendees heard about the issues these communities face, which put both their nutritional status and health at risk, and were given some ideas and practical solutions for working in these cultural environments.
The seminar speakers all work ‘at the coalface’ and shared their insights into what they find successful working with older Maori and Pacific peoples. Their powerpoint presentations are available at the end of this page.
Christina McKerchar, Nutrition Advisor, Te Hotu Manawa Maori
Nutrition for Nannies – nutrition guidelines for older adults and issues older Maori face to achieve these
Debbie Rawiri, Maori Diabetes Nurse Specialist & Maureen Reason, Maori Community Health Worker
Walking in both worlds – interpreting Maori nutritional needs
Soana Muimui Heata, Director, LEAD Wellness Consultancy Services, Auckland
Choices for wellness – eating patterns of older Pacific people
Lupesiliva Tuulua, Pacific Diabetes Nurse Educator & Guinevere Newport MNZM, JP, Pacific Island Health Promoter (retired)
Pacific Elders – living with chronic disease
Heleni Calkin, Exercise tutor, Whanau Tautoko
Move it or lose it – physical activity and lifestyle for older Maori and Pacific people
Powerpoint Presentations
Click on the links below to view the presentations.