Always a welcoming smile
If you’ve visited HBH, you’ll have seen the welcoming face of Jenny Cribbens, our receptionist for the past eleven years. “I’m the first face that people see when they arrive, so...
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Donation music to our ears
A huge ‘thank you’ to the Howick Freemasons Charitable Trust for donating over $8,000 to help 25 more residents participate in Playlist for Life. Playlist for Life enables older people, especially...
Bonnie beams into the UN
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text] Our very own Bonnie Robinson will attend the next United Nations forum in March – virtually! Bonnie is part of a delegation of Presbyterian women attending the UN Women’s Congress...
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...
Ageing is not something that goes away
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Joyce Kraak, Independent Apartment resident since 2013 For Joyce Kraak, the secret to living and Ageing well is about giving back and thinking about others more than yourself. A positive...
Furry friends – the best medicine for loneliness
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Lynne Fisher, Activities Assistant, HBH Senior Living Lynne Fisher loves her busy and varied and role as an activities assistant at HBH Senior Living. During her three years in the...
‘Living well, ageing well’ #3: Think yourself back to positive
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]With Eve Tate, HBH Senior Living Resident A childhood illness meant that Eve Tate has had a lifetime of learning how to be resilient and overcome challenges. It hasn’t held...
The halls are alive with the sound of music
Once a month, HBH Senior Living’s much-loved Day Programme hosts a very special event - a singalong accompanied on the piano by Margaret Williamson. Margaret has been playing the piano at...
The importance of staying connected
After 21 years of working at HBH Senior Living, Sophie Flavell has seen many changes. Especially since the Eden Alternative was introduced 5 years ago, she’s noticed a real difference...
Transport forum drives ways to help Howick’s seniors
[vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]A transport forum and morning tea for Howick’s senior citizens held on Friday 30th November proved to be a great success. Hosted by the Virtual Village Howick, the event was...