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4 hours ago - Auckland
Ultimate Care Rosedale - Retirement Villages ('Purchase')
Affordable Apartments Starting From $180,000 Available Now At Ultimate Care Rosedale Village Rosedale Village is for the 65+ and its well-appointed affordable accommodation is set amongst a well-established residential area in Albany which enjoys the backdrop of Bushlands Park. One of the benefits of living at Rosedale Village is the ability to choose the level of support you require. Contact us today for more information or to schedule a viewing appointment 09 414 1144 www.rosedale.co.nz
4 hours ago - Napier
Atawhai - Rest Home Care
In February, we launched our 'A La carte' restaurant evenings. Residents, family members, friends and village residents can join in the event. It has been very popular with numbers growing every month.
Eldernet Gazette
Our blog is a place where the serious and the frivolous meet. View the latest news and opinions from media sources around the country and from our resident and visiting guest authors.
1 day ago
Is rent-to-own the future of property ownership in New Zealand?
Kiwis have always had a love affair with owning their own home. In a Stuff article published last year, Trade Me property sales director Gavin Lloyd says there are two main reasons for that: “the enduring quarter-acre dream and the promise of big returns.” Yet as we get older, home ownership is becoming less and …
3 days ago
Renewing your driver’s licence simpler than you think
A recent Stuff article written by journlaist Jim Tucker showed that renewing his driver's licence was much simpler than he thought. With permission from Waka Kotahi, we have taken some excerpts from its Renewing your driver licence as a senior handbook and website to give a brief overview of the licence renewal process. You can download the full handbook for free from the Waka Kotahi website or request free hardcopies by calling 0800 822 422.
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What does a patient portal allow me to do? Why should I bother wi...
A patient portal allows you to see your own health information. It is accessed via a secure website. While not yet available at all practices you can enquire about it. You can generally join up via your health care providers website or enquire about it when you next visit. It usually allows you to: request repeat prescriptions book appointments see your lab results see your GP's clinical notes see...
What financial support is available for older people in New Zeala...
Aside from NZ Super (which any eligible person over 65 can receive), other financial support may be available to those who qualify. Special Needs Grant A one-off payment to help with urgent things you’ve no other way to pay for, such as food, bedding, and emergency medical care. You won’t usually have to pay this back. Income and assets are considered and there are other conditions. Recoverabl...
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