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Are there rental options for older people in New Zealand?
Home ownership in New Zealand has been declining for the past 30 years, a fact that has been exacerbated more recently by rising inflation and the increased cost of living. As a result, an increasing number of older people rent. While there are a variety of rental options that may...
Health & wellbeing
Healthy eating tips for older people
Healthy eating is a major factor in helping people remain in their own homes. Our appetite may decrease as we age but it is still important to eat three meals a day, healthy snacks and foods of high nutritional value. Planning, preparing and cooking meals and keeping regular mealtimes are...
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What is a care suite?
A care suite (previously called a care apartment) is technically a retirement village offering with care components governed by the Age-Related Residential Care (ARRC) Agreement. It offers the same type of care as a care home and is bound by the same rules. As this is a type of retirement...
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Considering making a move to a retirement village? Our resource Retirementvillages.co.nz is New Zealand’s most comprehensive guide to retirement villages, and showcases every retirement village in New Zealand. It hosts the country’s largest selection of properties for sale, with more than 500 properties currently listed. Search available properties across every...
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