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What is the best phone and/or computer for my relative?
While usability for older users hasn’t been a strong driver in the design of smart phones, tablets and computers there are features that can definitely make these easier for older people to use, so we advise you look out for them. Anecdotally we understand older people are using large screen...
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Find information about getting older
We pride ourselves on being the most trusted online resource for older people and those supporting them to find the information they need to navigate the ageing journey. Yet, we also understand that not everyone wants to, or is able to, access the internet. This is why The Eldernet Group...
Retirement villages
My village unit has been flood damaged. What are my options?
If your retirement village unit has incurred damage as a result of a natural disaster (such as a flood), your village operator should let you know what happens next. If you need to evacuate , your village operator should give you clear instructions about what to do and where to...
Residential care
Is a rest home, care home, and residential care the same?
The short answer is, yes -sort of – but not quite. "Care home" and "residential care" are generic terms. They describe the overall service: a place where people live and receive care and support when they need help with daily living. A "rest home", on the other hand, refers to...
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Zepter New Zealand - Mobility aids & useful products
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Next Step Retirement Living - Advocacy services
Choosing a Retirement Village - What Matters Most? Get independent advice before you decide. Retirement Villages can look similar, but costs,contracts and lifestyle options can vary greatly. Carmel provides independent guidance to help you understand your options, compare choices, and feel confident in your decision. Talk to Carmel today 027...
Kiwilaw - Legal/Financial
Why are paternity searches taking so long? Families applying for letters of administration are facing increasing delays for required 'paternity searches' - searches by Births Deaths Marriages under s9 of the Status of Children Act 1969. These searches are required when (a) there's no will, and (b) either there is...