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What is water cremation?
Water cremation is exactly what it sounds like on the tin. Just like the process of traditional flame cremation reduces the body to ashes using heat, water cremation does the same using hot water. Also known as alkaline hydrolysis, water cremation is relatively new to Aotearoa - in fact, it's...
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Are retirement villages and rest homes the same?
Drawing a distinction between accommodation and care is a way to begin to understand the differences between retirement villages, rest homes and other options. Once there were rest homes and then along came lifestyle and retirement villages. Rest homes were tasked with caring for the frail and chronically ill, and...
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How are rest homes different to retirement villages?
Care homes (also known as rest homes or residential care facilities) and retirement villages are often talked about as if they're the same thing, but they're not. They serve different purposes and are governed by different legislation and regulations. Care home / residential care Many people use the term rest...
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Donut Cushion $69.00 Fantastic memory foam cushion - relieves pressure on the bottom so perfect for after surgery in this area or for those that have hemorrhoids.
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Waiapu Village Open Home & Presentation Day Come and see just how good retirement living can be. It’s your time to relax, enjoy each day, and leave the worries behind. At Waiapu Village, you’ll be part of a warm, welcoming community where everyone knows your name and you’re never just...
Hare to Help - Downsizing & moving home
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Weighted Animals For many older people, the companionship of a pet can bring enormous comfort and joy. However, pets are not always practical or permitted in retirement villages or aged-care settings due to accommodation rules, allergies, mobility limitations or the ongoing responsibility of caring for an animal. A weighted animal...