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What is going to keep you functioning as well as possible?
A car that runs well, is looked after. So too with us; how we function depends on the maintenance of the vehicle that carries us along. While our genetic makeup and our past lifestyle plays a part, there is a lot that can be done to not only maintain our...
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How do I make a complaint about a retirement village?
It is important for retirement village residents to know they have the right to make a complaint. Every retirement village operator in New Zealand is required to have a complaint policy that follows the Retirement Villages Code of Practice. This policy should be accessible to residents and potential residents in...
Residential care
Can I trial a care home or rest home before moving in?
Yes, you may try out a care home (often called a rest home ) before making a commitment. You should have had an assessment first (unless you are fully private paying), and been assessed as requiring care. You will have to pay for this yourself, but you’ll probably find it’s...
Financial & legal issues
What is equity release?
The concept of home equity release involves converting a portion of your home’s value into cash, while still allowing you to live there. Usually, this is in the form of a reverse mortgage. When you sell the home or die, the full loan plus interest has to be repaid. Currently,...
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Haven Care - Home help & personal care
Haven Care - more choices for your family At Haven Care, we help with the everyday things that keep someone safe and comfortable at home. Personal care, meals, medication assistance, companionship, errands, dementia support, nursing - whatever makes life a bit easier. We offer English, Mandarin, and Cantonese speaking caregivers,...
Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Sock Aid $25.00 Never get cold feet with this simple and easy use gadget! Simply thread your sock onto the end of the sock aid and then use the leads on each side to pull onto your feet- as your foot goes in the gadget will exit- leaving the sock...
Sensomat - Mobility aids & useful products
Peace of Mind When Extra Support Is Needed Sometimes you realise a loved one needs a little more support than you first thought — and that can feel overwhelming. At Sensomat, we're here to help. Our wireless mat kits are designed to provide peace of mind for families, particularly overnight....
Hearing Auckland - Dental/Vision/Hearing
Community Hearing Care Hearing Auckland have been making community connections to support people with hearing loss for over 90 years. From our very beginnings in the 1930’s with public talks and conversation groups, to today in 2026 when we have established connections with a number of community partners to deliver...