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Home & community
Can I book respite care without advanced notice?
Some care/rest homes in New Zealand may take a respite booking at short notice. They often indicate that they offer this service in their Eldernet listing. Whether or not they can take a short-term respite booking when you need it depends on: the availability of beds (the majority of homes...
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How do I find a dementia care home in New Zealand?
Use the Eldernet site where each level of care i.e., rest home, dementia, hospital and specialist hospital (psychogeriatric) care in Aotearoa New Zealand is shown. See: dementia level of care , select your region and find the facility that best meets your needs. If you urgently need to find a...
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I can't be bothered being social these days. Is it worth it?
Socialising improves our mood, our mental health, and indirectly our physical health. On those counts alone it’s worth it. Perhaps you’ve lost a partner, or friend who used to accompany you or who you used to meet up with. Just getting out gives you yet unknown opportunities that you wouldn’t...
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