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My chosen rest home hasn't got any vacancies. What can I do?
You can contact the home and ask to go on a waiting list. Start to build a rapport with the home and if possible, give some reasons for why this is your first choice of home. In the meantime, make alternative arrangements with a care home elsewhere. You can move...
Can I move to a rest home now?
To move into a rest home or care home in New Zealand you will need to have an assessment, known as interRAI. This determines whether you need this care and whether you meet the eligibility criteria. The criteria are high and include a financial means assessment. You need to have...
Can you recommend some resources on ageism?
In our minds Ashton Applewhite is the guru of anti-ageism. Her blog discusses current issues looking through an anti-ageist lens. ‘Yo is this ageist?’ is for those who really want to challenge themselves and learn how to do better. Find more resources on the Knowledge Lab
Why is it important to eat regularly?
We expect that our diet and appetite will change as we age, and to a certain point eating less as you get older is normal. Mobility issues may cause older people to reduce the amount of physical activity they do, and their metabolism may slow down which results in less...
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Skin Clinic Taranaki - Health hubs & pharmacy
Single lesion mole map appointments available now! Got a spot you want checked? Book in now for a single-lesion mole mapping assessment. We know that sometimes things just pop up on your skin, and you want to have it quickly checked but with all the care and expertise of a...
Carefirst Medical Centres - Westown, Merrilands & Moturoa - Health hubs & pharmacy
Protect yourself with free immunisation - flu and COVID-19 Flu season is upon us and vaccinations will be available soon. These are free for anyone over 65 years of age and anyone with a long-term medical condition, e.g. heart, diabetes or asthma. A new updated covid vaccine is now available,...
Connie's Angels Homecare Ltd - Home help & personal care
Due to the high demand of services that requires hoisting of clients and clients with Dementia, our carers have the skills needed for the services required. Our carers have Level 3 and 4 certificates on Health and Wellbeing as well as the experience in dealing with clients that are high...
Royal Heights Rest Home - Rest Home
Are you looking for Rest home care or day care? We can help. Room Vacancy Status - Rooms available Currently All rooms have an ensuite toilet and there is a mix of sizes and configurations such as those with glass sliding door to a garden courtyard or others with views...