Wherever you are in your ageing journey, you’ll come across terminology or concepts that can be confusing or even daunting; here, we provide a glossary of key terms to help make things clearer. In this section, you’ll also find a number of checklists to help you make decisions that are right for you.
Common terms & their meanings
Glossary & checklists
Introduction to definitions, key terms and concepts
Every sector, industry, organisation or group seems to have its own jargon and while it operates as a short cut for those ‘in the know’ its hard for others to understand. Eldernet help to demystify the language and concepts commonly referred to in New Zealand so you can quickly ‘come...
Glossary & checklists
Key terms and concepts in the older persons’ health sector
10KM RULE: This rule deals with the situation where an intending resident’s first choice of care home only has a room available that attracts extra fees and the person doesn’t want to, or cannot afford to, pay those fees. ACC: Accident Compensation Corporation. ADVANCED CARE PLAN & ADVANCED DIRECTIVES :...
Rest homes & home support checklists
Glossary & checklists
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...
Glossary & checklists
Make a good choice. Use our care home CHECKLIST
There is a lot to think about (and sometimes not much time) to decide which care home is right for you. Use this list to spark ideas and questions. ROOMS Residents’ rooms should be clean, comfortable and have enough floor space. Consider how practical a full ensuite might be. It...
Glossary & checklists
Make a good choice. Use our retirement village CHECKLIST
VILLAGE LIFE - find out more on https://www.eldernet.co.nz/retirement-villages ⇒ Is it easy for loved ones to visit? Can your friends/whānau (such as grandchildren) stay? If so, for how long? ⇒ Is the village close to services that are important to you? Your GP/local healthcare, church, clubs, or shops? ⇒ What...
Glossary & checklists
Need support at home - use the CHECKLIST
Letting someone into your home to support you can feel daunting. Use this list to help navigate the process. BEING PREPARED ⇒ Have you thought about what’s going to make life easier? Do you need help with housework, your personal care or something else? ⇒ What support can your friends...