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 :...