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Many people are not aware of how much equipment is available to make everyday life easier and safer. You may only need one or two pieces to make all the difference between managing and feeling unsafe. It's worth finding out what's out there before you need it. Choosing equipment is...

The process begins with the assessor talking to you (and your family if you agree) or any carer you might have, about your needs, making observations and referring to other clinical information. It's known as an interRAI (or needs) assessment. Read more about the the interRAI assessment here. Assessors are...

You may be able to access free or subsidised health and disability services if you meet the following criteria: a NZ citizen or permanent resident or an Australian citizen or permanent resident who’s lived, or intends to live, in NZ for at least 2 years or a work visa holder...

A caring role is often stressful and no matter how strong and capable you think your carer is, they will need regular time out to recharge their physical and mental batteries. So, who is a carer? While in this instance it’s Sally, a person may be considered a carer even...

In New Zealand, a financial means assessment is a process used to determine an individual's eligibility for a residential care subsidy , which helps cover the costs of long-term residential care services. This assessment evaluates the person's financial situation and determines their ability to contribute towards the cost of their...

After you have had an interRAI assessment, and if you are eligible to receive services, you will probably be referred to someone known as a service or care coordinator - these teams are commonly referred to as Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC). They will discuss the recommendations with you...

There may be funding for Respite Care, depending on bed availability in your region. In order to access this funding, an assessment needs to be completed first, your eligibility confirmed, and allocation given. There are two types of respite care you can receive funding for: Planned respite care, where you...