Retirement Living

Imagine a world where people who have dementia have the right type of support to be able to could continue to live the lives they are used to within their communities. Although we are not there yet, there is a village in the Netherlands that allows people to continue living …

It’s safe to say homeowners typically do not daydream about buying a smaller home. However, there may come a time when that starts looking like an appealing option, usually when the upkeep of a big home becomes too much for physical, psychological or practical reasons. Unfortunately, often the sudden realisation …

Spring is in the air and that means that it’s time for some Spring Cleaning! This is the perfect time to swap out your winter wardrobe, get rid of piles and boxes from your home or garage and clean up the house; but caring for a home takes a great …

In Western Austrialia the State Governement are championing the construction of ‘Medihotels’ to address their shortage of respite beds across the state. ‘Medihotels’ being specialist hotels designed to support patients who are discharged from hospital but are still recovering. They are not a new idea – several Medihotels are successfully …

It is safe to assume that most people would like to age in place. “Ageing in place” is a well-used concept as governments look to the future in an ageing world. In 1994, the health and social policy ministers of OECD countries reached an agreement on the overall objective of …

It is officially Spring! This means for many that it is time for a good ol’ spring clean. The ritual of spring cleaning, in many cultures, provides a fresh start as we enter the season of new beginnings. But where did this tradition come from? Some researchers trace the origin of …

There’s no doubt that delicious food is one of the great joys of life, and that is just as true in retirement as any other stage of life. Nutrition is also key as we grow older. A healthy combination of good food and exercise can delay or even reverse many of …

During the mid-1800s, New Zealand attracted many single male immigrants wanting to make their fortunes on the goldfields and other like ventures. By 1900 there were numerous elderly men who had not married and were without families. This posed a problem as during this time as traditionally, elderly people who …

There are so many names that describe the different generations, but here’s one you may not have heard of – the Sandwich generation. The sandwich generation are people who care for ageing parents while supporting their children. When the term was coined, it generally referred to people in their 30s …

Are we the only ones? Can anyone else match our special facility? Here at Wendover Rest Home in Papanui Christchurch we think we have a special group of residents. However there are three in particular that make up this challenge. Three of our residents are centenarians. Infact two of these …