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Are health hubs replacing GP surgeries?
Our community health services were quite fragmented in the past, with GP services scattered around the community. In order to create a more integrated service, meet increasing demand, manage resources well and to utilise new innovation and technology then things needed to be done differently. Over recent years many health...
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Gardening benefits - and getting help when you need it
Gardening is beneficial for older people because it: is often an enjoyable form of exercise. increases levels of physical activity and helps mobility and flexibility. encourages use of all motor skills. improves endurance and strength. helps prevent diseases like osteoporosis. reduces stress levels and promotes relaxation. Older people often list...
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What is the Retirement Villages Act?
All registered retirement villages in New Zealand are governed by the Retirement Villages Act 2003. The Retirement Villages Act and its regulations are designed to protect the interest of residents, and sets out basic standards for operating a village. These standards include things like: what information operators must disclose to...
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Zepter New Zealand - Mobility aids & useful products
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Livewell | Powered by Allied Medical - Mobility aids & useful products
WIN a My Food Bag Senior Wellbeing Box Join our mailing list either using the link below or by popping into our Livewell store in Auckland, for your chance to win and My Food Bag Senior Wellbeing Box valued at $144.99. Livewell is located at Unit 12, 2 Tawa Drive,...
Smart Express - Downsizing & moving home
Protecting Memories During a Retirement Move Moving into a retirement village is about more than changing homes, it’s about bringing cherished memories into the next chapter of life. Recently, we assisted a couple relocating from their long-time family home to a retirement village. Alongside their furniture were treasured family photos,...