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There are very good reasons for being involved in your healthcare journey. You are more likely to comply with a health plan or regime and ultimately be more satisfied with decisions that are made. Good preparation, active discussion, shared decision making, and taking responsibility for keeping abreast of your health...

The type of home help you can get and who pays for it depends on whether you want or need subsidised services (in which case your eligibility is determined by an assessment) or whether you will self pay. Typically home support services include assistance with your personal and, possibly your...

Giving up a caregiving role is difficult. You’ve probably invested a lot of physical and emotional energy in supporting your spouse/partner, relative or friend to remain at home for as long as possible. When the decision is made to go into a care home you may experience conflicting feelings –...

The Age Related Residential Care contract (often referred to as the ARC or ARRC agreement) is actually one of two agreements between health funders and contracted providers of residential care services. These agreements define the national standards for the delivery of services in residential care facilities in New Zealand. These...

Levels of care are essentially types of residential care in New Zealand for older adults. D6 is an older term that may still be used in parts of the South Island to refer to Psychogeriatric Specialist Hospital level of care. This level of care is designed for people with a...

The Residential Care Subsidy is financial assistance that may be available for those over 65 needing residential care and who meet eligibility criteria (including health and financial criteria). It's important to note it is distinct from the Residential Support Subsidy that may be available for those under 65. The Residential...

Use the Eldernet site where each level of care, i.e., rest home, dementia, hospital and specialist hospital (psychogeriatric) care in Aotearoa New Zealand is identified. Select hospital level of care and find the facility that best meets your needs. If you urgently need to find a hospital provider that has...

All psychogeriatric facilities in Aotearoa New Zealand are listed on the Eldernet site. Find vacancies in these facilities HERE. Make sure to select your region or zoom into your area on the map. For more information about residential care For: an overview of residential care For: details of all residential...

Palliative care is a specialist type of care that focuses on the person and their support networks. It takes a holistic approach, incorporating not just medical and nursing care but psychological, social and spiritual components too. Its aim is to provide comfort and dignity to people and their loved ones...

This subsidy is designed to provide financial assistance for those who can not pay for the full cost of residential (rest home) care. A number of criteria apply. It is explained more fully in the section 'What is residential care'.

If you are single the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple and you both need care the limit is $291,825. If you are a couple, and one of you needs care there are two threshold options: Combined assets of $159,810, not including the value of your home and...

The thing to remember about these services that they are usually required every day, and the type of care that’s needed, more complex. Naturally these factors increase the cost as can be seen in the table below. High level services generally include a mix of formal home help and personal...

In March 2024, Carolyn Cooper, the Aged Care Commissioner, released a report titled “Amplifying the voices of older people across Aotearoa New Zealand”. It contains 20 recommendations to improve services and care for older people in Aotearoa. So, why is this report important and how does it affect every day...

What is NASC? 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...

When you're exploring retirement villages in New Zealand, you'll find a wide range of accommodation options. Here's a simple breakdown of the most common choices and what they offer. Villas are standalone homes, usually with one to three bedrooms (sometimes more). They often come with their own garden or outdoor...

You will find all the information you need here on the Eldernet site including, the process for accessing this service and a listing for every rest home or care home in the country. Eldernet Residential Care gives older people and those supporting them free, unbiased, and comprehensive information about moving...

No matter how strong and capable a carer is, they need regular time out to recharge their physical and mental batteries. Just like someone with a demanding job is encouraged to take regular leave to ensure they are at the top of their game when they are on the job,...

Respite care, also known as short-term support or short-stay care, is a temporary care service designed to give full-time carers a break from their usual responsibilities. It also provides benefits to the person being cared for. Your carer needs time out for themselves. No matter how capable you feel they...

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...

Making Life Easier at Home is New Zealand’s most comprehensive online directory allowing people and their loved ones to find local care and support options, community and advocacy groups, and service providers all in one place. It’s all about supporting older people to live the lives they want! Many older...