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Retirement villages
What services and facilities do retirement villages offer?
Villages vary greatly – you’ll notice different-sized villages, from very few units to some with hundreds; different types of units within the same complex; newer villages and older villages. You will discover the community facilities can vary, with some villages offering a wide range such as a swimming pool, bowling...
How the system works
What is service or care co-ordination - NASC?
What is NASC? After you have had an interRAI assessment, and if you are eligible to receive services, you will probably be referred to someone known as a service or care coordinator - these teams are commonly referred to as Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). They will discuss the...
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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...
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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....
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Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
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Sensory Corner - Mobility aids & useful products
TOVERTAFEL for Seniors Living with Dementia Enhance quality of life for seniors living with dementia with the innovative Tovertafel interactive system. Specially developed for elderly individuals in memory care and assisted living communities, the Tovertafel transforms everyday spaces into engaging, movement-based play environments. Our carefully designed interactive games support cognitive...