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What does it cost to live in a retirement village?
All retirement villages in New Zealand have associated costs, such as weekly fees. These generally cover things such as council and water rates, building insurance, external maintenance, upkeep of communal facilities, staff costs, gardening and management of the village. You are responsible for paying for your personal costs, such as...
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What is palliative care?
Palliative care is a specialist type of care that focuses on the person and their support networks. It takes a holistic approach, incorporating not just medical and nursing care but psychological, social and spiritual components too. Its aim is to provide comfort and dignity to people and their loved ones...
Residential care
My chosen rest home hasn't got any vacancies. What can I do?
You can contact the home and ask to go on a waiting list. Start to build a rapport with the home and if possible, give some reasons for why this is your first choice of home. In the meantime, make alternative arrangements with a care home elsewhere. You can move...
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Senior Transitions Canterbury - Downsizing & moving home
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Andrea O'Donnell - Property Brokers - Downsizing & moving home
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Goodfellows Lakeside - Retirement Village
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Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Swimates- Disposable swimming continence $54.99 Swimates offer disposable swimming options in sizes Small to XXL- these contain faecal matter while you continue to enjoy swimming and other water activities. Why stop activities that bring you joy and health! We also stock washable options instore and, on our website, - follow...