This depends on a number of factors including why you need the services, whether other household members can help out and whether you have a Community Services card. Importantly, in April 2023, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora announced a change to the way that family care is funded....

A healthy home is one that is warm, dry well-ventilated, and free from draughts. Living in a home like this can make a real difference to your health, comfort, and quality of life - particularly as you get older. Research shows that cold, damp and mouldy homes are linked with...

Ageism is a prevalent issue in New Zealand – as it is for older people globally - and it is often perpetuated through the use of certain words, terms, and phrases. These words can be derogatory and disrespectful, even if they are used casually or unintentionally. It's essential to be...

In order to receive subsidised residential care, you need to pass a financial means assessment. This involves an asset test. If owning your former home puts you over the Asset Threshold and your other assets are under it, you may be able to get a government funded Res­idential Care Loan...