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Hard to talk about?
Should my parent move to a care home in another area?
This is a question we often hear, and it comes in various guises. Should your relative move out of their rural area and come into town, or should they move from where they are, to be closer to you? Often the short answer is that its best to stay where...
How the system works
What is the role of the Office for Seniors in New Zealand?
The Office for Seniors in New Zealand is a government agency that plays a key role in promoting the wellbeing of older people in the country. Its primary role is to provide advice and support to the government on issues related to ageing, and to develop and implement policies and...
Residential care
What is the difference between premium & additional charges?
Premium charges relate to a room with additional features of a permanent or fixed nature; commonly called premium accommodation charges. There are rules regarding these charges such as when and how you can review your tenancy. Additional services are those that are over and above the contracted service and can...
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Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Semi Compressed Felt - $16.50 A great product to have on hand to assist with pressures- particularly on the feet, ankle or heel. Cut to catered size and use the sticky back to attached is desired.
Hearing Auckland - Dental/Vision/Hearing
Review your hearing this Winter! Whether you’re a hearing aid user, or just keeping on top of your hearing, regular hearing reviews are a great idea. Our audiology team recommend most people would benefit from annual hearing reviews. Do you wear hearing aids, or work in a noisy environment? Is...
Next Step Retirement Living - Advocacy services
Independent Advice Choosing A Retirement Village. Working solely for you. Not for the Retirement Village or provider. Helping you: • Understand the options and choices. • Make sense of the terms and conditions being offered. • Understand the upfront and ongoing costs. • Arrange tours and accompany you to appointments....
Dream Eldercare - Home help & personal care
Dream Companion - Meg - Available Auckland Amazing Meg - Local Dream Companion Available Now Those Meg has cared for and their families have told us Meg is a godsend who has become part of their family. She goes above and beyond every day and genuinely cares for her clients...