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What is Hospital Care in New Zealand?
Hospital care (Aged Residential Care) is provided for those who have a significant disability and medical concerns. Most require the assistance of two people to move about. This type of hospital care is different to services provided at New Zealand's public hospitals. Find hospital level of care for older people...
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As we get older, we may start feeling like we’re not as mentally sharp as we were 10 – or even 5 – years ago. While this can be frustrating, it’s unfortunately a normal part of ageing. In fact, we all experience changes to brain functionality as early as our...
How much does private home support (home help) cost?
The following example is for someone requiring standard, non-complex home support services three days a week. It’s a very common scenario based on the services subsidised by the health authorities. Services such as these are generally not required after hours, on weekends or public holidays. If they are, after-hours fees...
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