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There a range of different accommodation options to choose from in retirement villages across New Zealand. These can include: Villas : These are standalone homes that can range from one – three bedrooms or more and often have a private garden or outdoor area. Townhouses (or terraced houses) : A...

New Zealanders can reduce their medicine costs through the Pharmaceutical/Prescription Subsidy Scheme. Once you have paid for 20 prescription items for from 1 February each year, you become eligible for the subsidy. You do not have to pay any more prescription charges for the rest of that year (to 31...

The High Use Health Card gives a general practice a higher government subsidy for patients with high health needs. To be eligible for this card, the patient needs to have visited their enrolled health service 12 or more times in one year. These visits must be related to an ongoing...

To renew your licence past your 75th birthday you will need to visit your doctor to get a 'Medical certificate for driver licence'. Tell your doctor the certificate is for your driver licence. You will have to pay for the appointment yourself. During your appointment your doctor will discuss your...

Message from Carolyn Cooper, Aged Care Commissioner : Kia ora, I’m Carolyn Cooper, the Aged Care Commissioner for Aotearoa New Zealand. This is a new role created to help monitor the delivery of great quality of care and quality of life for older people. We all have the right to...

There are many reasons why older people's appetite decrease; cooking for one, ill-fitting dentures, difficulty shopping, finances, and some medications are all factors that could leave them without much of an appetite. However, usually losing your appetite is a symptom of something else. If you are worried about yourself, or...

Retirement villages in New Zealand offer a wide range of accommodation options, including villas, townhouses, apartments, and studios. Remember – this is your home, so whichever you choice it has to suit your lifestyle. Here are some questions to ask any potential retirement: Your dwelling Does the size/layout of the...

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 care suite is a hybrid-type option that combines a village offering (therefore something that requires an upfront ‘purchase’ price) and support at a higher level of care as certified by Manatū Hauora Ministry of Health and governed by the Age Related Residential Care (ARRC) Agreement. They may also be...

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...

We pride ourselves on being the most trusted online resource for older people and those supporting them to find the information they need to navigate the ageing journey. Yet, we also understand that not everyone wants to, or is able to, access the internet. Which is why The Eldernet Group...

Home ownership in New Zealand has been declining for the past 30 years, a fact that has been exacerbated more recently by rising inflation and the increased cost of living. As a result, an increasing number of older people rent. While there are a variety of rental options that may...

A Care Plan will be developed after an interRAI assessment has been completed, usually by a health professional that works in a Needs Assessment Service Coordination (NASC) team. The plan will be discussed with you (and those closest to you, as long as you agree). If you are eligible for...

Remember, a care home (rest home) is your home; just like any home you live in, you can choose to move if you wish. The first step is to contact your local Needs Assessment Coordination Service (NASC) to let them know you want to transfer. They may do another interRAI...

No you don't need a Care Plan to move into a care home but one will be developed with you either before or on your arrival. A Care Plan details how care is to be delivered to a resident when moving to a rest home. It is created following an...

Everyone experiences grief differently and there is no right or wrong way to feel. While it can feel overwhelming at times, there is light at the end of the tunnel. Grief is often associated with losing a loved one (which is an incredibly tough thing to experience) yet loss can...

While dementia is not a normal part of ageing, more than 70,000 people in New Zealand live with the condition. If you or someone you care about is worried about dementia, help is at hand. We all want to live our lives well for as long as we can. That...

Having respite or short stay care in a care home doesn't suit everyone. The following give you options that you can access either in the community or in your own home. Day or social programmes are a great way of allowing your carer to take a break, while also giving...

This payment is designed to support full-time carers. It can provide reimbursement of some of the costs of engaging a support person to care and support you or allow for purchases which will support your carer in their role. A full-time carer is defined as someone who provides more than...

While you may pay privately for respite care, an interRAI assessment is required if you wish to access subsidised respite care in New Zealand. This assessment is conducted by trained health professionals and is usually organised through your local NASC or older person’s service. The assessment identifies the level of...