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What is service or care co-ordination - NASC?
What is NASC? After you have had an interRAI assessment, and if you are eligible to receive services, you will probably be referred to someone known as a service or care coordinator - these teams are commonly referred to as Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). They will discuss the...
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What can I do to increase my appetite?
There are many reasons why older people's appetite decrease; cooking for one, ill-fitting dentures, difficulty shopping, finances, and some medications are all factors that could leave them without much of an appetite. However, usually losing your appetite is a symptom of something else. If you are worried about yourself, or...
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How much do hearing aids cost?
In New Zealand there is some Ministry of Health (MOH) funding available for hearing aids. There are two funds. Access to these funds is based on the type of hearing loss you have and your circumstances. There might be other options if you do not meet the MOH criteria. MOH...
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Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Adjustable Walking Sticks $35.00-$49.00 Walking sticks provide stability and peace of mind! At Nurse Maude we stock a range of styles and colours and are happy to help size and adjust items to your needs. We even stock foldable options!
Sensory Corner - Mobility aids & useful products
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Karina Lifecare - Residential Care
Karina Goes Green Karina Lifecare embraced St Patrick’s Day with green decorations, dress-ups, and a fun, festive atmosphere throughout the home. It was a great opportunity to bring a bit of colour and humour into the day, with residents and staff enjoying the chance to celebrate together and do something...
CBM Christian Blind Mission - Charitable Organisations
Help children with disabilities. Faith’s eyes are blinded by cloudy cataracts. Once a bright and active child who loved singing and playing with friends, she can now no longer attend school. “Mama, I want to go to school,” she often pleads. 6-year-old Faith lives in rural Uganda with her parents...