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12 hours ago - Christchurch
Mayfair - Retirement Villages ('Purchase')
Enjoy a virtual tour of Mayfair Community by clicking on the any of the links below: Main Entrance and Reception Lounge Events Room Outdoor Area Serviced Room Breakfast Room Villa Kitchen and Dining Room
12 hours ago - Christchurch
Mayfair - Care Apartments
Enjoy a virtual tour of Mayfair Retirement by clicking on the any of the links below: Main Entrance and Reception Outdoor Area Events Room Serviced Room Breakfast Room Lounge
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.
13 hours ago
Using tech to help connect people this Christmas
Skype, email and messaging apps can be a great way to connect with loved ones. More and more older people are getting the benefits from using social media. According to a report published by Pew Research Centre in 2015, 35% of all American adults aged 65 and older said they were on social media. That’s more …
1 day ago
Spreading Christmas Cheer
For a number of reasons, Christmas may not be the joyful holiday for older people it is made out to be in film and TV. Loneliness, mobility restrictions and disability may impact on an older persons’ ability to join in with on the Christmas celebrations. Here are a few ideas to spread a little joy …
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Questions you need answered? Look here to see if it’s in our FAQ. All those new words confusing you? Our glossary might help. There’s even links to some research we’ve been involved in.
I have been told after my assessment I'll find out what level of...
There are four levels of residential care. Rest Home Care – People who require this level of care usually have some ability to get about on their own or with someone helping them. They require some assistance with personal care and general day to day activities. Many have a degree of memory loss. Some people who have dementia may be able to be safely and appropriately supported in a rest...
How should I own my family home?
The first of these is Joint Tenancy. A majority of married people, people in a civil union or people in long term de facto relationships, own their properties as joint tenants. The significant feature of this form of ownership is that on the death of the first partner, the property automatically passes to the survivor by way of a rule of law known as Survivorship. It does not mat...
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