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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...
Equipment & technology
Am I eligible for a medical alarm?
In New Zealand, there is a cost to rent and monitor a medical alarm and the weekly charge to monitor a medical alarm varies between suppliers. Provided you are eligible for the special Disability Allowance the cost of renting a medical alarm may be fully funded. The medical alarm has...
Residential care
Can I transfer to a care home in a different region?
You can transfer to a rest home in another region of New Zealand if you choose to. In certain situations, you may have to transfer if your care needs change and the home you currently reside in does not offer the level of care you require. Before you transfer, you...
Financial & legal issues
I visit the doctor regularly. Can I get subsidised visits?
The High Use Health Card gives a general practice a higher government subsidy for patients with high health needs. To be eligible for this card, the patient needs to have visited their enrolled health service 12 or more times in one year. These visits must be related to an ongoing...
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Kowhainui Home - Residential Care
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Kāpiti Cottage Day Programme - Day & social programmes
Pottery classes with The Shed Project The trial was popular and now, we have a regular 4 week course of pottery making with our neighbours, The Shed Project, teaching classes at the Cottage. Call Gloria to find out more.
Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Brolly Sheets - Chair Protectors $22.50-$79.95 Protect your furniture from leaks and spills all while being discreet! Several size options to suit car, Lounge chair, couch, lazy boy etc.