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How moving to a care home (rest home) can reinforce ageism.
Delia McKenna and Barbara Staniforth in their 2017 paper ‘ Older people moving to residential care in Aotearoa New Zealand: Considerations for social work at practice and policy levels.’ give some insights into this time of transition. They show how this process and experience may be improved. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: This...
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CBM Christian Blind Mission - Charitable Organisations
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Nurse Maude Health & Mobility Shop - Mobility aids & useful products
Sock Aid $25.00 A light weight and easy to store and carry option to assist with putting socks on. Simply thread the sock on the end and use the leads either side to pull onto your foot. No bending required.
McKenzie Lifestyle Village - Retirement Village
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Smart Express - Downsizing & moving home
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