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If you die without having made a Will, your property is distributed according to the terms laid down in law, which may not be as you would wish. This is usually more costly to your estate and a slower process. The people you care about most may not be looked...

NZ Super is the common name for New Zealand Superannuation. It is a taxable pension paid to those who meet the criteria. It is paid fortnightly on a Tuesday. To be eligible, you must be aged 65 or over and meet length of residency and other require­ments. Other overseas living...

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,...

If someone has talked to you and you or they are concerned about their emotional or mental wellbeing, take the situation seriously and advise the person to seek professional assistance. Offer to take them or accompany them to their first appointment. Most older people will talk to a doctor about...

The hospice website provides lots of information about end-of-life care. This family/whanau may find A Guide for Carers useful. The Palliative Care Handbook 2019 provides information about symptom management.

Assisted dying is when a person is helped to end their own life by taking or being given certain medication. It's different to choosing not to receive treatment as your health condition gets worse (which can be included as part of an advance care plan ). For a person to...

Retirement villages are becoming an increasingly popular choice for older New Zealanders who want to live independently among a like-minded community of people. But what exactly is a retirement village, and what can you expect if you decide to move into one? Here's the legal definition Under Section 6 of...

In the past, a dementia diagnosis has been seen as a fast track into a care home; today, there are new research studies and innovations to support those living with dementia, and hopefully bring us a few steps closer to a cure. Research into dementia has come a long way....

The concept of home equity release involves converting a portion of your home’s value into cash, while still allowing you to live there. Usually, this is in the form of a reverse mortgage. When you sell the home or die, the full loan plus interest has to be repaid. Currently,...

Respite generally means taking a break from your usual responsibilities, but its meaning — and how you access it — can vary depending on the context. In the health sector, you might be advised that you or someone you support could benefit from respite or carer support. However, that doesn't...

No, it’s not a normal part of ageing but it’s a common experience of ageing. Let us explain some more. Western tradition has tended to see our physical health as being separate to anything else in our lives. Increasingly though, we are all becoming aware that our physical, mental, emotional,...

It’s important to understand, in the first instance, that some people are happy to live the way they do. They may not have lived this way in the past, however some are happy to make a trade off with the standard of living they have now, with their ability to...

This depends on a number of factors including why you need the services, whether other household members can help out and whether you have a Community Services card. Importantly, in April 2023, Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora announced a change to the way that family care is funded....

When people in the older persons’ health sector are talking about an assessment, they’re generally talking about the interRAI assessment , otherwise know as a needs assessment. (Other assessments include ACC, mental health, equipment and housing modification assessments.) The interRAI assessment is the standard assessment ‘tool’ (a computer-based programme) used...

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...

Families generally have the best of intentions when it comes to where you live – they want to be nearer to you so they can visit more regularly or be closer whenever you need help. However, what is best for your family may not be the best thing for you....

A car that runs well, is looked after. So too with us; how we function depends on the maintenance of the vehicle that carries us along. While our genetic makeup and our past lifestyle plays a part, there is a lot that can be done to not only maintain our...

Many people are not aware of the equipment and mobility solutions on the market. You may only need one or two pieces of equipment to make all the difference between managing and feeling unsafe. Find out as much as you can. Ask your friends and family, go online, get brochures...

‘My Health Passport’ is a booklet designed to help individuals manage their health information and improve communication between them and their healthcare providers. In New Zealand, ‘My Health Passport’ is a free service that is available to anyone who wants to use it. The primary purpose of ‘My Health Passport’...