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Am I living in a healthy home?
A healthy home is one that is warm and dry. To be considered a ‘healthy home’, it must be between 18 and 21 degrees Celsius) and have humidity levels of between 40 and 60 percent). The Healthy Homes Standards provide a set of standards that the home you live in...
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Assisted dying is when a person is helped to end their own life by taking or being given certain medication. It's different to choosing not to receive treatment as your health condition gets worse (which can be included as part of an advance care plan ). For a person to...
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Does the 2023 change of government affect the health system?
There have been a number of significant health system changes in New Zealand Aotearoa since 2022 (e.g., the establishment of Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora and related agencies by the then Labour Government). The General Election of late 2023 saw a National, ACT and New Zealand Coalition Government...
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Tips for visiting loved ones in dementia care
Visiting can be a stressful time especially if you do not understand the condition, so it is useful to find out more before visiting. Dementia NZ and Alzheimers New Zealand are the main support organisations in New Zealand. Useful resources can be found at both. A supportive dementia care facility...
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Oakland Village - Retirement Village
Mid Winter Christmas Party Our residents at Alden Oakland Lodge gathered to celebrate a Mid Winter Christmas Party — complete with a beautiful morning tea crafted by our very own Chef Chris and Kay. A warm room, great food, and even better company made it a day to remember.