| Radius Hampton Court - Rest Home Care Napier Here at Radius Hampton Court we are preparing to celebrate one of our resident's birthday. Not just any birthday though. He will be 100 in September and we are all quite excited about it. As well we have a new manager, Irene Hannon who started on July 26th and a new Activities Coordinator starting in early September who will bring a new and exciting array of incentives to our resident's. | |
| Ranfurly Veterans Home & Hospital - Rest Home Care Auckland The photo above shows 3 residents on a recent outing to Puhoi. Activities planned for September include Regular van trips to Scenic sights Other activities include: Tai Chi weekly Yoga Breathing and Relaxation Exercises Papatoetoe Bowlers v Ranfurly Regular Quizzes Sing a long with Eva Housie, trip to the movies Church services weekly Saxaphone Concert 8th September Massed Band Concert 12th September Lunch for Residents at Onehunga RSA 13th September Barbecue provided,cooked and served by RSA vounteers monthly 16th September Monthly birthday lunch for birthday celebrants - this month celebrating 100yr old birthday Walking group most days weather permitting Swimming - at a local pool Reminiscing with staff and residents about holidays past and future - chat group Warren plays Guitar in Library 20th September Saxaphone Concert Ladies Afternoon tea and "Table Test" with Lynley Line Dancing Crib Tournament John Cook entertains in Library 28th September Royal Oak shopping every fortnight Housie |
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| Metlifecare Merivale Ltd - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Christchurch Come and visit our Spring Art & Craft Show, which runs for the three days of 14th - 16th September in our Garden House Community Centre. We have many talented residents living in our village, who will be displaying their handcrafted lacework, calligraphy, china painting, carpets, paintings and more! We hope you will visit! The Perfect Retirement Location The village is located in one of Christchurch's most desirable localities and is within easy reach of the Merivale Shopping Centre with its delightful cafe's, speciality shops and medical services. The area is well served by churches and parks, and is only a few mInutes drive from the city centre. SEE FOR YOURSELF.......... Independent Villas - Serviced Suites, Apartments & Studios - Resthome - Hospital Inspection of the village welcome, we recommend an appointment to view. COMPANIONSHIP - LIFESTYLE - CARE Enquiries: Please contact Raylene McMeekan 021 971 480 or 375 4390. |
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| St James of Avonside - Rest Home Care (St James of Avonside Rest Home) Christchurch St James of Avonside. 1.9.10 Vacancies -- 2 rooms immediately available for respite or long term care. Please contact Sue Milligan or Chris Blakeley. Phone 381-2053 for an appointment and free advice regarding resthome care, subsidies etc. [no obligation] We welcome all prospective residents, to contact us for a no obligation discussion with one of our Registered Nurses. Chris Blakeley NZRN. Advanced Diploma of Nursing NURSE MANAGER. Sue Milligan. NZRN. Cert.Social & Community Service. BUSINESS MANAGER / OWNER |
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| Age Concern C.H.B - Community Groups Waipukurau 4176 Age Concern Central Hawkes Bay TEA & COFFEE MORNING Held 2nd and last Friday of the month at the Masonic Lodge. Cost: $2 Morning Tea and $1 Housie. Raffles and sales table available. Everyone welcome. 10th & 24th September 2010 PODIATRIST We have a Podiatrist who visits once a month. The cost is $30.00 and you can book an appointment through the office on 8589 158. Monday 20th September & Friday 24th September 2010 SENIOR CITZ Transport Available $4.00. Next meeting will be 16th September 2010. VISUALLY IMPAIRED MEETING(VIP) Thursday 9th September 2010 at Woburn Home 1.30pm. CARDS 500 Every Tuesday afternoon from 1.30pm to 4.00pm. Cost $2.00 plus raffle. APPEAL DAY Friday 10th September 2010. We are going to have tables manned outside New World, Waipukurau, Waipawa and Woolworth's. Shirley will contact you regarding your ability to help. HEALTH PROMOTION Wednesday 15th September 2010. " Healthy, Happier, Wiser/Fall Prevention". At St Andrews Church Hall from 9.30 to 3pm. Morning Tea and lunch provided. No cost. Transport available. A fun and interactive day for all. Interesting Guest Speakers including our Physiotherapists. To register please contact the office 8589 158. INTERNATIONAL DAY OF THE OLDER PERSON Friday 1st October 2010 at St Andrews Church hall, 9.30 for a cup of tea. Entertainment and lunch provided. No Cost. Please ring the office to put your name down. Transport available. | |
| Eventhorpe Rest Home and Hospital, Hamilton - Rest Home Care (Resthome) Hamilton Recently had a large tree clean up at entrance, removal of 4 large Phoenix palms causing health and safety issues. Planned paved outdoor area with seating available | |
| Holmdene Home & Hospital - Rest Home Care Balclutha Holmdene Celebrates Loyal Service Combined service of 75 years by just nine staff and volunteers at Holmdene Rest Home and Hospital in Balclutha was celebrated at a long-service award ceremony recently. In thanking the recipients, Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) Chief Executive Gillian Bremner said such a dedicated team was a key ingredient in what made Holmdene so special. Citing the Franklin D Roosevelt quote “Work hard at work worth doing”, Mrs Bremner said the organisation never underestimated the hard work, loyalty, commitment and valuable contribution staff made at Holmdene. Mrs Gladys Johnston (92) spoke on behalf of her fellow residents when she told the gathering how much they valued all that the staff and volunteers did to make their life at Holmdene comfortable. “We are very pleased to be here and want you all to know just how much we appreciate the wonderful treatment and respect you give us. It makes living the last years of our lives worthwhile,” Mrs Johnston said. Amongst those receiving awards was Stephenie Leith, Holmdene’s Manager. In presenting the 10-year long service award to Mrs Leith, Holmdene resident Mrs Ev Robertson commented on her tireless dedication to those who lived and worked there. Other to receive awards were Heather Graham (20 years), Dorothy Larson and Rosslyn Benington (10 years), and Fiona Ferguson, Gwynaire Flugge, Christine Smith and Heni Tipare Terongo Ha Landreth (five years). Caption Holmdene Manager Stephenie Leith holds the microphone for Mrs Gladys Johnston who thanked the staff for making life at Holmdene so enjoyable. |
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| Caring for Carers Hawke's Bay - Community Groups (Support for family carers) CARER WELLBEING AND SELF-HELP 4 week course with Dr. Pete Kershaw and Ana Ward from Help yourself Heal Mondays starting 4th October at the all Saints Church, 23 Puketapu Rd. Taradale, 10am - noon Total cost: $ 50 Enrolments are essential Contact Caring for Carers on 877 81 93 ext. 730 or e-mail: visit our website for more information: www.caringforcarersec.co.nz |
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| Ray White Halswell - 60s Plus and Other Suitable Private Housing Christchurch Viewing by Appointment | |
| Copper Beech Apartments - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Tauranga Our new flat screen TV, with Sky and DVD player,are available in our common lounge for residents to use. Five days of free respite care is offered to all residents, in our adjoining hospital, annually. Our walking group is proving popular, and our new library trolley offers a wide range of reading material. | |
| Iona Home & Hospital - Hospital Care Oamaru 9400 Iona Celebrates Loyal Service Combined service of 100 years by just nine staff and volunteers at Iona Hospital and Rest Home in Oamaru was celebrated with a special ceremony recently. In thanking the recipients, Presbyterian Support Otago (PSO) Chief Executive Gillian Bremner said dedicated staff and volunteers were a key ingredient in what made Iona so special. “We never underestimate the loyalty, commitment and valuable contribution of you all in making Iona hum,” she added. Also talking to the gathering waslocal PSO Board Member Beverly Rodwell. Mrs Rodwell said such years of experience really did make for excellent teamwork. Receiving awards were Gail Asquith, Suzanne Gibson, Audrey Hill, Patricia Lawson, Sarah-Lea Mallon, Carole Martin, Marie Priddle, Brenda Wilson and Neville Simpson. Pictured: Iona Caregiver Brenda Wilson, second from left, had her 20 years of service formally recognised at the award ceremony by Presbyterian Support Otago Board Member Beverly Rodwell, Chief executive Gillian Bremner, and Iona Manager Philip Balcombe. |
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| Ropata Village Trust - Supported Living Lower Hutt An Invitation. Come and help us celebrate 20 years of providing quality care for the elderly at Ropata Village at our Open Day between 10 am and 4 pm on Wednesday 15th September 2010. Ropata Village Charitable Trust Quality care for the elderly | |
| Hetherington House - Rest Home Care Waihi We have plans for a dementia wing and hospital wing in the near future. | |
| Enliven Otago (Presbyterian Support Otago) - Community Groups Dunedin Club Enliven opens in Alexandra If you live in or near Alexandra, Central Otago, and think you would like regular contact with other seniors over 65, then Club Enliven may be just right for you. Playing cards, doing crafts, going on outings or simply enjoying the companionship of others - it all happens on Thursdays. The club caters for membrs who are mobile enough to be collected by a driver. The daily fee, which includes a hot midday meal, can in many cases be claimed through a Disability Allowance or funded through a Needs Assessment. To find out more, contact Enliven Central Otago on 03 440 2016 |
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| Kensington Court Lifecare - Hospital Care (Hospital ) Nelson We now have a purpose built 26 bed hospital facility to ensure residents now have total care under one umbrella. |
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| Frankton Court - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Queenstown 2 Cottages currently available An Occupation Right agreement($359,000) is available for cottage 1 An Occupation Right agreement($365,000) is available for cottage 16 Outing to Coronet Peak September 6 2010 |
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| Edith Cavell - Rest Home Care (Edith Cavell Rest Home Care) Christchurch The Manager is available to show you our Townhouses, Studios, Apartments or resthome En suite rooms - please Phone Moira Dobson for an appointment 03 3266608. Our new Resthome wing rooms are available for viewing now. We currently have two Townhouses available for purchase - one is street facing and one has a garage, both are two bedroomed, warm and freshly refurbished. To view Edith Cavell’s own web site, please click here: www.edithcavell.co.nz | |
| Edith Cavell - Residential Care Suites/Certified Units (Resthome Wing) Christchurch The Manager is available to show you our Townhouses, Studios, Apartments or resthome En suite rooms - please Phone Moira Dobson for an appointment 03 3266608. Our new Resthome wing rooms are available for viewing now. We currently have two Townhouses available for purchase - one is street facing and one has a garage, both are two bedroomed, warm and freshly refurbished. To view Edith Cavell’s own web site, please click here: www.edithcavell.co.nz | |
| Edith Cavell - Hospital Care (Edith Cavell Hospital Care) Christchurch The Manager is available to show you our Townhouses, Studios, Apartments or resthome En suite rooms - please Phone Moira Dobson for an appointment 03 3266608. Our new Resthome wing rooms are available for viewing now. We currently have two Townhouses available for purchase - one is street facing and one has a garage, both are two bedroomed, warm and freshly refurbished. To view Edith Cavell’s own web site, please click here: www.edithcavell.co.nz | |
| Edith Cavell - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Christchurch The Manager is available to show you our Townhouses, Studios, Apartments or resthome En suite rooms - please Phone Moira Dobson for an appointment 03 3266608. Our new Resthome wing rooms are available for viewing now. We currently have two Townhouses available for purchase - one is street facing and one has a garage, both are two bedroomed, warm and freshly refurbished. To view Edith Cavell’s own web site, please click here: www.edithcavell.co.nz | |
| Glengarry Rest Home and Hospital, Wairoa - Rest Home Care (Rest Home) Wairoa 4108 This months theme is "Country and Western Hoe Down" to be held on the 20th August 2010 12 Gold Badges have been acheived by current staff as part of a Personal Best programme. | |
| Glengarry Rest Home and Hospital, Wairoa - Hospital Care (Hospital Wing) Wairoa 4108 Theme of the month "Country and Western Hoe Down" to be held on Friday 20th August 2010 12 Gold medals achieved by staff completing Personal Best Programme | |
| Ranburn Village - Hospital Care Waipu Victoria Glass - new Clinical Service Manager starting 1st September 2010. | |
| Lancewood - Rest Home Care (Stage two) Bulls Lancewood Rest Home residents ventured out on a beautiful sunny day at the beginning of June, the residents decided to go to the War Museum in Waiouru, but because it was a sunny day we decided to head to the chateau, we had a great day and all returned exhausted but very happy. Lancewood Nurses Celebrate PDRP Success
Whanganui District Health Board would like to congratulate Lancewood Rest Home nursing staff in being the first aged care provider with all staff having completed their competent level portfolios. Over the past six months, Registered Nurses at Lancewood have been working to complete their competent level portfolio on Whanganui District Health Board’s Professional Development and Recognition Programme(PDRP). Morgan Goodman, Lancewood’s Registered Nurse Manager, has encouraged and supported all the Registered Nurses to complete theirportfolios. Many of the Registered Nurses are nowkeen to work towards the higher levels of practice.” said Jevada Haitana, Professional Nurse Advisor.Whanganui District Health Board coordinates the Professional Development and Recognition Programme (PDRP) for nursing and Quality Leadership Programme (QLP) for midwifery and have extended the programme to health care providers in the community Lancewood Rest Home residents ventured out on a beautiful sunny day at the beginning of June, the residents decided to go to the War Museum in Waiouru, but because it was a sunny day we decided to head to the chateau, we had a great day and all returned exhausted but very happy. |
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| Lancewood - Hospital Care (Hospital Care) Bulls Nurses complete Professional Development Recognition Portfolio level two To celebrate this we had a function with the Mayor, councillors, DHB representatives, Social Workers and support Services personal, as well as families, residents and staff. We also took the opportunity to thank the caregivers, cooks and activity staff for there support and commitment to the home and look forward to the future. It was a lovely afternoon the photo is of the nurses and the Rangitikei Mayor |
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| David Lindsay - Restricted Movement Clothing Collection - Equipment and Products At David Lindsay we understand that everyone is different. |
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| Peacehaven Village - Retirement Housing (Rental) Invercargill There is currently a large waiting list for our popular rental cottages. If you are interested you are encouraged to put your name on the waiting list |
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| Peacehaven Village - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Invercargill Currently available: Occupation Right agreement for 2 bedroom well apointed townhouse |
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| Ranui Home & Hospital - Rest Home Care Alexandra Some of our residents dancing in the lounge - one of the many activities at Ranui. |
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| Elmslie House Home & Hospital - Rest Home Care Wanaka Some of our staff at the cake cutting for our certification celebration. |
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| Ross Home & Hospital - Rest Home Care Dunedin Some of the fantastic entertainment that we had at Ross recently |
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| Iona Home & Hospital - Rest Home Care Oamaru 9400 Residents enjoying a sing-a-long at Iona. |
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| Taieri Court Rest Home - Rest Home Care Mosgiel An entertaining afternoon tea at Taieri Court. |
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| Ropata Village Trust - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Lower Hutt An Invitation. Come and help us celebrate 20 years of providing quality care for the elderly at Ropata Village at our Open Day between 10 am and 4 pm on Wednesday 15th September 2010. Ropata Village Charitable Trust Quality care for the elderly | |
| Age Concern - Flaxmere - Community Groups Hastings. What's New at Age Concern Flaxmere in August? Dates to Remember: Age Concern Flaxmere's 16th A.G.M. will be held on 25th August, 11am at the Western Suburbs Rugby Clubrooms, (cnr Chatham and Portsmouth Rds, Flaxmere). All are welcome to attend. Tai Chi classes start on Tuesdays down at the Western Suburbs Rugby Clubrooms. Start time 11 - 11.45am. Cost is $3.00 a session. Register your interest by calling us at the office, 879-7003. Every Tuesday is our indoor bowls day (1pm-3pm) at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club (cnr Chatham and Portsmouth Rds). Our members have a load of fun here competing or just having social games. Let us know if you need a ride and we'll organize for you to be picked up. Ph: 879-7003. Wednesday is our Social Day down at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club. The day starts at 9.30am - 1.30pm. The day consists of "Sit and Be Fit" classes run by Sport Hawkes Bay, morning tea, social pool and card games, and sharing and enjoying good company. Come along and check out what Age Concern Flaxmere is all about. All of the above activities are held at the Western Suburbs Rugby Club, (Ron Giorgi Park) on the corner of Chatham and Portsmouth Rds in Flaxmere. All elderly in the community are most welcome to come along and enjoy the fun!Notices Just a kind reminder that there are still some outstanding subscriptions to be paid for the 2010/2011 year, so if you know you haven't yet paid your subs please come and see us at the office (30 Swansea Rd, Flaxmere, at the back of the community centre)Do you require a J.P? (Justice of the Peace). We have one available 9am-3pm Monday to Friday. Please phone through first and arrange an appointment. Phone 879-7003. Caring for Carers support group for woman, held 1 st Friday of each month, 1.30pm. Hastings Woman’s Restroom. |
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| Summerset in the Orchard (Hastings) - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Hastings 4122 Stage 2 of the village development currently underway | |
| Harbourview Rest Home and Hospital, Porirua - Rest Home Care (North Wing) Wellington Jummping for joy at competition success Airline company Jetstar recently ran a competition asking people to submit interesting star jump photos. Harbourview Rest Home's activities co-ordinator knew the residents do very good seated star jumps during their exercise programme so she invited them to be photographed. A van outing provided the perfect opportunity and everyone willingly participated. The photo was a finalist in the competition and won a travel voucher which will be raffled. Everyone at Harbourview Rest Home, and especially the recreation team, is absolutely thrilled about this success. |
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| Driving Miss Daisy - Help for those at home Head Office, Havelock North 4157 New service just launched in Gisborne: Driving Miss Daisy is a safe, friendly and reliable companion driving service based on an award-winning Canadian franchise. We are much more affordable than a taxi service - you’ll be surprised how cost-effective we are. |
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| Cheviot Rest Home - Rest Home Care Cheviot 7310 Cheviot Rest Home had a recent audit in May 2010 where no issues were found. We were delighted with this results as it backs up our claim that we offer a very high standard of care in our small, homely situation, where everyone - residents, their families and staff are made to feel welcome and special. Our staff take pride in their work, in the residents, in each other and our extended Cheviot community offer a variety of ways in supporting us all. We have an exciting activities programme, Movement to Music twice a week to help with strength and balance, music, singing, quizzes every Friday morning, cards and enjoy fresh air, sunshine in peaceful surroundings. Great News - Our rest home is a finalist in the North Canterbury Business Awards - in the Exceptional Employer category. I entered our home as a way to publically acknowledge the wonderful job our care givers do. Without them our rest home would not be the friendly, homely successful place that it has become. Come and visit us - have a short term break from home - Respite Care. Have a holiday with us while your family are away on holiday, we would love to care for you whether it be short term or long term. | |
| Synergy Care Matamata - Rest Home Care Matamata The Residential Care Facility at 15 Gordon Terrace, Matamata is now known as SYNERGY CARE MATAMATA. The new owners are Bill and Faye Van de Water who bring a wide range of experience to the facility. Bill is a Registered Nurse of many years and Faye has wide experience in residential and community care settings with clients of all ages. Bill and Faye are commited to the care of the Elderly and have a range of initiatives to introduce at Synergy Matamata. Already a new Quality Assurance Programme has been introduced and a Monthly Newsletter is now in production. | |
| Sunningdale RSA Veterans Home - Rest Home Care Hamilton Our facility is in the process of transitioning ownership to Selwyn Waikato Ltd, a branch of The Selwyn Foundation charitable trust. We have a 'Handing Over Ceremony' planned for 13th August, with subsequent integration of new systems and policies planned over the ensuing weeks and months. This is an exciting time for Sunningdale as the handover heralds a new beginning for the facility, a contunuance of services available for Service Personnel, and a new project for The Selwyn Foundation. | |
| Santa Maria - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') (Vacancies: YES) Christchurch We now have lovely two bedroom villas in a garden setting available. Open day - Sunday 15th August 1200 noon to 2.30pm Please join us for a gourmet BBQ and meet other villa holders |
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| Metlifecare Pinesong - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Auckland Next Open days: September 11th and 12th (Saturday and Sunday) 10am to 4pm Come and visit us during our open days or call 817 1800 to make an appointment to view our village and available apartments. | |
| Hibiscus Coast Village - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Auckland We have regular events and open days scheduled at the village. Hibiscus Coast Village is open every day. Weekdays 10am to 4pm and weekends 12 noon to 4pm. Pop in anytime for a coffee and a look around this wonderful,friendly village. |
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| Longford Park Village - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Takanini 2112 Longford Park Village is a lovely welcoming village and holds regular open days. It is open during the week so please pop in for a coffee and a look around our wonderful facilities. | |
| Hillsborough Heights Village - Retirement Housing ('Purchase') Auckland 1041 We have regular events in the village with open days scheduled on a regular basis. Visitors are welcome at any time - pop in for a coffee and a look around our wonderful village. | |
| 60's Up Movement -Hastings - Community Groups Hastings 4122 . . .Outing, lunch & visit to historic church at Puketapu Thursday 19 August. Cost $22. Thursday Sept 2 Coach trip to Pukeora Festival. Minimal cost for coach. $5 entry to Festival. | |
| Dominion Home - Dementia Care (Secure environment) Auckland
This meeting is held 3 monthly and is a good opportunity for family members to get to know each other . Agenda Occupancy, Staff ,Health and Safety, Infection Control,Bench marking, Cultural Day,Your thoughts. Love to see you all here. |
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| Stokeswood Rest Home and Hospital, Stokes Valley - Retirement Housing (Rental) Lower Hutt Do you live in Hutt Valley? Are you looking for a nice supportive environment, where you could join as much or as little as you want to in the activities at the facility. Meals can be purchased from the Rest Home. | |









