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You have the right to leave a retirement village whenever you choose but you need to be aware that there are costs associated when you do. Learn more about the costs of exiting a village. Remember: even after you sign an ORA, you have a ’15-day ‘cooling off’ period during...

Premium charges relate to a room with additional features of a permanent or fixed nature; commonly called premium accommodation charges. There are rules regarding these charges such as when and how you can review your tenancy. Additional services are those that are over and above the contracted service and can...

In New Zealand there is some Ministry of Health (MOH) funding available for hearing aids. There are two funds. Access to these funds is based on the type of hearing loss you have and your circumstances. There might be other options if you do not meet the MOH criteria. MOH...

Day programmes offer older people an opportunity to connect with a like-minded community, socialise in a stimulating environment and participate in a range of meaningful activities. As well as giving older people a fun day out, day programmes also provide carers and family with time out to take a break....

Yes, there is funding available for Respite Care. It is known as the Respite Care Subsidy. In order to access this an assessment needs to be completed first, your eligibility confirmed, and allocation given. Subsidised Respite Care This is usually provided in a care home. Eligibility is via an assessment....

A Will is an important document as it allows you to stipulate what happens to your estate after your death. It is advisable to consult a specialist when looking to make a Will. Ask about the cost; some organisations or lawyers may do this for free if they are also...

When we or someone close to us is dying, we want to know this can be done peacefully, comfortably and with dignity. It can be distressing watching a loved one in their final stages of life; the brighter news, however is, that there is help available. The following gives an...

ACC is a no faults injury scheme in which ACC may pay for costs related to your injury. Following an injury it is important to speak to your health professional about making an application to register the injury with ACC. ACC will then decide whether to accept the claim. You...

Aside from NZ Super (which any eligible person over 65 can receive), other financial support may be available to those who qualify. The following is a selection only. Contact Work and Income for information about support relevant to your specific need. Check the Work and Income website to see what...

How can I help people with dementia? I’ve got several friends who have dementia and in the the main they’re living quite well at home with their partners. I’d like to be able to be a bit more supportive. What do I need to know? The first thing to know,...

Demystifying who lives in care According to statistics from interRAI New Zealand, 31, 600 kiwis currently live in aged residential care (2017/2018). That means that less than 5% of people over the age of 65 call a residential care facility home (according to data from Stats NZ 2019 ). People...

Transport is a critical part of staying connected. Remember in your early years when you didn’t have a license yet? While none of us want to go back to those days, the problem solving we used then, might be worth reconsidering now, particularly if you consider that the benefits of...

If you support businesses in your local area: and if the business is locally owned, then you are supporting another community member, who, in turn, puts money back into the local economy; you’re helping to provide employment opportunities so that people don’t need to move away to find work; you’re...

Our community health services were quite fragmented in the past, with GP services scattered around the community. In order to create a more integrated service, meet increasing demand, manage resources well and to utilise new innovation and technology then things needed to be done differently. Over recent years many health...