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Demystifying who lives in care According to statistics from interRAI New Zealand, 31, 600 kiwis currently live in aged residential care (2017/2018). That means that less than 5% of people over the age of 65 call a residential care facility home (according to data from Stats NZ 2019 ). People...
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You are responsible for paying for your personal costs, such as personal contents insurance, internal maintenance to your dwelling, power, phone and paid television/streaming services. You may also find that some activities/outings incur additional costs too. Most retirement villages in New Zealand also charge weekly fees, which covers expenses such...
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Zepter New Zealand - Mobility aids & useful products
A rare BIOPTRON retreat weekend in Auckland We’re excited to invite you to a very special BIOPTRON Retreat Weekend, happening 5th to 7th June at The Sharda Centre, 15 Percy Graham Drive, Tuakau 2121. This is a rare opportunity to step away from the busyness of life and experience BIOPTRON...
Smart Express - Downsizing & moving home
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Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Sitz Bath $35.00 A simple and easy to use Sitz bath- place on toilet and add water to create a bath for sensitive areas that can be hard to clean. A great way to get relief from Hemorroids or any other trauma to bottom and perineal area.
Eldertech - Mobility aids & useful products
GPS Location Units & more At ElderTech, we know that true freedom means being able to explore the world with absolute confidence, while giving your family total peace of mind. Our range of gentle, reliable GPS tracking units is designed to wrap an invisible safety net around your loved ones,...