With New Zealand set to reach the peak of its Omicron outbreak in the coming weeks, the Government is dialing back some the restrictions currently in place – particularly as many of these were developed to protect an unvaccinated population. The focus now is to make life simpler and closer …
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Free Oral Health Care Training for Caregivers and Registered Nurses
The Ministry of Health and the New Zealand Dental Association are offering training programs for Caregivers and Registered Nurses in the aged care sector to learn about oral health in older people. The programs will educated staff on how to identify changes in the oral health of residents, develop individual …
Read More »A legal perspective of assisted dying in New Zealand: Gibson Sheat Lawyers
Solicitor Marcia Read from Gibson Sheat Lawyers provides a legal perspective on assisted dying in New Zealand.
Read More »Attracting Birds and Bees to the Garden and win the Yates Garden Guide
It's the last day to enter our gardening giveaway - all you have to do is share a photo of your garden to the competition post on Facebook page or email media@eldernet.co.nz and you’re in the draw! Prizes include vouchers courtesy of Palmers, as well as a copy of the Yates Garden Guide. Winner drawn Tuesday 16 November – so get your entries in quick!
Read More »Our latest Where from Here handbook proves a timely resource for older kiwis
Where from Here is all about empowering people to journey through this stage of life by giving them the tools needed to make decisions that are right for them.
Read More »Want a pause button for your insurance? You’re in luck
Insurance is undoubtedly beneficial but when the cost keeps going up, it becomes harder to justify these monthly premiums. So, what can be done to keep insurance costs down?
Read More »Factors worth considering about exiting your unit when picking a retirement village
Sharon Bennett, Principal at the Retirement Unit Surrender Consultancy, shines a light on the confusing business of surrendering your ORA when exiting a retirement village.
Read More »Sorted Money Week 2021: Retirement planning
This week is Sorted Money Week – an annual campaign aimed at raising New Zealanders’ financial capability by demystifying key money topics and providing open channels for discussion on a subject matter that is often seen as taboo. Sorted believe that financial wellbeing is a taonga/treasure that needs nurturing; for …
Read More »Book review: Yours Cheerfully by AJ Pearce
Our Production Officer, Summer McCambridge, recently read Yours Cheerfully, the new novel by Sunday Times Bestselling author AJ Pearce - read her review below and win yourself a copy!
Read More »August Gardening tips from Palmers
Spring is just around the corner! It’s a great time to get the garden tools out of the shed and get a head start on planning and creating your fabulous spring garden. Flower Garden Plant Camellias, Rhododendrons, Hellebores, Azaleas and Daphne while conditions are still cool. Plant new roses in …
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