How moving to a care home (rest home) can reinforce ageism.
Delia McKenna and Barbara Staniforth in their 2017 paper ‘ Older people moving to residential care in Aotearoa New Zealand: Considerations for social work at practice and policy levels.’ give some insights into this time of transition. They show how this process and experience may be improved. ABSTRACT INTRODUCTION: This...
How do I find a dementia care home in New Zealand?
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 shown. See: dementia level of care , select your region and find the facility that best meets your needs. If you urgently need to find a...
How do I find rest home care in New Zealand?
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 shown. For rest home level of care see: rest home level of care Select your region and find the facility that best meets your needs. If...
What accommodation options are there in a care home?
Care homes offer a wide range of accommodation options, at varying price levels. Something that costs extra in one home (like an ensuite) may be included at no additional cost in another, so it's good to ask lots of questions and make comparisons. Years ago, most rest homes in New...
My family want me to move care homes - what should I do?
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....
I want to read reviews of rest homes
We are sorry but we don't provide reviews of rest home/care homes for very good reasons. We do, however, provide a place for facilities to add testimonials; if a facility has a testimonial, you'll find this on the listing below the Bed and Vacancy Details section. Most residential care providers...
Carer stress is real - carers need time out too
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...
What is a care suite?
A care suite (sometimes known as a care apartment) is generally a retirement village offering that provides the same level of care you'd receive in a care home, with the added comfort of having your own private space. They are a quite complex accommodation and financial offering, and it can...
Current information about residential care vacancies.
For daily nationwide bed availability see: www.eldernet.co.nz/vacancies You can filter by: Region Level of care Care suite short stays vacant beds Clinical expertise and services Religious affiliations and much more...
Unseen and Unsupported: Rainbow Residents in NZ Aged Care
This is a research briefing for residential aged care managers about how they can best support rainbow residents. It was developed with consultation from Mark Henrickson. Mark is a former professor of Social Work at Massey University, who authored many studies into sexuality and gender identity in older adults in...
Do residents need to move from the village to receive care?
While it is true that some retirement village residents may need to receive care in another facility, it is by no means the most likely scenario. In reality, only 12.8% of Kiwis living in villages end up being moved to a different facility to receive care. And more than half...
Mythbusting: Will I get access to care on-site?
If I live in a retirement village will I get access to the care home on-site? The truth is that if you need a high level of support and can no longer stay in your village unit, you are likely to be able to access care in the onsite care...
Do all retirement villages have care on site?
Not every retirement village in Aotearoa New Zealand offers aged care on site, so it's important to understand exactly what support is available before you make a move. The questions below can help you compare villages and get a feel for the level of care you can expect. What services...
Are retirement villages and care homes the same?
Drawing a distinction between accommodation and care is a way to begin to understand the differences between retirement villages, care homes and other options. Once there were care homes and then along came lifestyle and retirement villages. Care homes were tasked with caring for the frail and chronically ill, and...
What kind of homes are in a retirement village?
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...
Can couples move into a New Zealand care home together?
Although it is more common for one person to be assessed as needing residential care, couples can and do move into a care home together. In fact, some care homes have rooms specifically suited to couples. On Eldernet , you can filter search results by ‘Rooms suitable for a couple’...
Is there funding available for respite care in New Zealand?
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...
What is a dual use room or swing bed?
Dual use (or “swing”) beds are rooms that can support more than one level of care - typically rest home or hospital care - to be provided in the same room, which means the resident doesn't need to change rooms. This can be especially reassuring if you’re worried about the...
Reviewing our financial affairs. A few things to consider.
The financial world is evolving and as we age, we will come across situations we may not be ready for, such as how we access our money, where it’s held and how we can use it. Some will remain in paid work as they age, some will want to pass...
How can I gain entry to a rest home or hospital?
Entry to residential care is managed by a process known as Needs Assessment 1) To begin this process you either need to talk to your doctor about the issues that you are having or you can contact the agency responsible for managing assessments (known as NASC or sometimes Care Co-ordination)...
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