Maintaining your mental fitness is as important as staying physically fit, and often the two go hand in hand. Factors such as having regular physical exercise; staying well; seeing your doctor when you are unwell and having a good diet all contribute to good mental health. We can also exercise...

You are responsible for paying for your personal costs, such as personal contents insurance, internal maintenance to your dwelling, power, phone and paid television/streaming services. You may also find that some activities/outings incur additional costs too. The majority of retirement villages in New Zealand also charge weekly fees, which covers...

In short – it will depend. There are many factors to consider, such as, existing resident mix, staffing capabilities (especially nurses), safe staffing levels, current occupancy, type, and location of available rooms…the list goes on. Care homes, rest homes, dementia units, respite and carer support providers will likely be taking...