Eldernet
Life is about change and whatever your next step, Eldernet is here to help you make decisions that are right for you.
Residential Care
Search New Zealand’s most comprehensive directory of rest homes and specialist residential care – including up-to-date vacancies.
While you’re there, why not order yourself a free copy of our book Where from Here, New Zealand’s ‘older person’s bible’? It’s full of useful and practical region-specific information for whichever stage of life you’re in.
Retirement Villages
If you’re thinking that village life might be for you, retirementvillages.co.nz should be your first port of call. Here, you can view the largest selection of retirement village properties in New Zealand. Filter by price, location, and property type, then use the open day tool to plan your viewings. We’ve also put together a downloadable checklist to help you with any decision making.
Making Life Easier
We want to empower you to use your voice and to make decisions that are right for your future - because you matter. There are several ways to make the most of the Making Life Easier site:
- Select a category that looks like it will meet your current need e.g., Personal care & home help’ for services to help you with tasks like showering or housework or ‘Equipment & products’ for handy device to help you do something you struggle with.
- Not sure what you’re looking for? Our advice is to browse. Browsing often brings things across your path that you may not previously been aware of. You can then begin to formulation your own solutions. Supplement your browsing with dipping in and out of the Knowledge Lab.
The Knowledge Lab
The Knowledge Lab is where we explain the important things you need to know - and answer the questions you might not have even thought about. Here you’ll find short answers and longer reads, as well as links to videos, and other helpful resources.
Updated: 15 Aug 2023