Senior Wellness for South Asians - Shanti Niwas

🌺 Positive Aging Day Programme at Shanti Niwas Charitable Trust offers supportive activities designed specifically for senior citizens of Indian and South Asian origin. This gentle programme is perfect for those with limited mobility or those who may feel unsure about physical activities.

Our programme focuses on:

• Maintaining a happy lifestyle as you age
• Promoting health and wellness
• Cultivating a positive attitude
• Creating community connections

Location: 14 Spring Street, Onehunga, Auckland 1643

Contact details:

• Phone: 09 622 1010
• Email: shantiniwas@xtra.co.nz

Entry Fee: Please contact Shanti Niwas for current pricing information.

Benefits of Senior Wellness Programmes for South Asian Communities 🧠 💪 🫂

Culturally-specific senior wellness programmes like the one offered by Shanti Niwas provide essential support for older South Asian Kiwis. These programmes recognise the unique needs and perspectives of South Asian elders living in New Zealand.

Senior wellness programmes typically offer:

• Physical benefits: Gentle exercises that improve mobility, balance, and strength, helping to prevent falls and maintain independence.
• Mental wellbeing: Activities that stimulate the mind, reduce stress, and help manage anxiety or depression, which can be common during the aging process.
• Cultural connection: Opportunities to celebrate shared cultural traditions, languages, and values, reducing feelings of isolation that can occur for migrants as they age.
• Social engagement: Regular interaction with peers that combats loneliness and builds supportive relationships.
• Practical support: Access to information about healthcare, benefits, and services that may be difficult to navigate for those who speak English as a second language.

For South Asian seniors in Auckland, programmes like this offer a welcoming space where cultural backgrounds are understood and respected. Participants can engage in activities that maintain their physical health while connecting with others who share similar life experiences.

Regular attendance at senior wellness programmes has been shown to improve quality of life, extend independence, and create meaningful social connections that contribute significantly to positive aging.