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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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Coping with a parent's move into a care home. It's not easy.
You may have had concerns about your relative for some time. Or this situation you’re now facing may be totally unexpected. When the recommendation for residential care is made you may have mixed feelings. Perhaps you worry that you or the health professionals are being too hasty, or you feel...
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Who pays for respite care?
You can pay privately for respite care. Alternatively, you may be able to access subsidised respite services via an assessment. The main types of subsidised packages to support carers in New Zealand are: Respite Care Subsidy. This payment is equivalent to the rate paid for residential care, the cost of...
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