Eldernet Community

The Gyenno Bravo Twist Spoon is a thoughtfully designed, smart utensil that brings comfort and ease to individuals with hand tremors, including those living with Parkinson’s disease. Its innovative self-stabilizing technology helps reduce the impact of tremors, making mealtime a more manageable and enjoyable experience. For both those with Parkinson’s and their caregivers, this portable, versatile spoon is the perfect solution to foster independence at the dinner table, providing a greater sense of dignity and confidence. Whether you're at home or on the go, the Gyenno Bravo Twist Spoon is an invaluable tool to help maintain autonomy and comfort during meals. Click HERE to see the Gyenno Bravo Twist Spoon / Fork

Feel free to contact us on 0800 34 34 38 for further information or sales@sensorycorner.co.nz.

The Gyenno Bravo Twist is a specially designed utensil that reduces the impact of tremors. Here’s how it can help:

1. Tremor Stabilization: The Bravo Twist features technology that stabilizes the utensil, counteracting the effects of hand tremors. This helps the person maintain better control and reduces spills, allowing for a more dignified dining experience.
2. Ergonomic Design: The utensil is ergonomically shaped, making it more comfortable for people with Parkinson's to hold. The grip helps reduce the effort required to hold it steady, which can reduce strain on the hand and wrist.
3. Restores Independence: By improving the ability to eat independently, the Bravo Twist helps restore a sense of autonomy. This can improve confidence and quality of life for those living with Parkinson’s.
4. Improved Social Interaction: Being able to eat more comfortably and with less assistance can improve social interactions, allowing individuals to feel more included in mealtime conversations and gatherings.
5. Dignity and Respect: For many people with Parkinson’s, the challenges of eating can be an emotional hurdle. The Gyenno Bravo Twist helps restore dignity during mealtimes by enabling individuals to eat more effectively, reducing reliance on caregivers If you're supporting a loved one with Parkinson's, this type of aid can truly transform the mealtime experience, not just in terms of ease and practicality, but also in terms of emotional well-being and independence.

"I'd love to help my parents into their new home"

Our aging population - Safe, Warm and Connected?

Statistics New Zealand forecasts that New Zealand's population is likely to hit 6 million in the next 50 years, up from 4.7 million now. They also forecast that the number of people aged 65+ is likely to triple from 650,000 now to 1.8 million. As the NZ Building Act requires that construction has to have a minimum life of 50 years it seems logical that we should be turning our attention to constructing large numbers of homes to meet the needs of the aging population.

An increase in the overall population of 1.3 million will require 481,000 new homes at an average of 2.7 people per dwelling. Over 50 years this will require approximately 9500 homes per year. Over that period the number of people in homes aged 65+ increases by over 190% to 27% of the population.

Since October 2011 the construction industry in NZ has been building at an average rate of 1800 homes per month or 21,600 per year.

In order to keep up with the projected demand we need to construct 5800 homes for people over the age of 65 every year for the next 50 years.

Over the period since October 2010 retirement village units have been built at an average of 1300 per year - leaving a shortfall of 4500 retirement style homes per year.

We are not the only ones who believe that there is a real and compelling need to create specifically designed homes in the community that meet the needs of our aging population as an alternative to retirement village communities.

These homes will need to be significantly better than the average home being built in NZ today. The type, features and quality of construction has not changed significantly in the last 20 years.

Its time to "move on".

The automotive industry is a good example of continuous development and improvement - your transport is most likely your second biggest purchase after your home but what a difference there is in how the industry treats you as a customer!

Whether you consider automobiles, airplanes, buses, bicycles, or trains; as technology has advanced, they have all made significant improvements. Each of these modes of transport has continued an ongoing process of development to ensure that they are safer to use, are more energy efficient and respond to your requirements. Most people now demand that their means of transport is the best available to them.

We have now brought the same emphasis on continuous improvement to the development and construction of housing for all ages in New Zealand. Our LifetimeVillas incorporate a range of off the shelf standard features and options that ensure that even the "base model" is significantly more aligned to satisfying your requirements than the average home being built in NZ today.

Safety in the home can generally be directly linked to how easy is it to live in and how the day to day needs of the user have been incorporated. Internationally this focus is known as universal design (and in NZ the Lifemark represents these principles too). Our homes have considered how you live, the way you interact with the features in the home and by design ensure that the features and components will assist you in your daily lives.

Efficiency covers a wide spectrum. We have chosen to focus on the use of energy in the home as a means to create lower cost housing - at build time and over its life cycle. The balance between size and specification is critical. The larger the home the more it will cost to build and operate. We provide solar photo-voltaic panels (PV) to provide energy to the home (affordable storage is not far away - it could be in your car soon!), but providing energy is only the start. How you contain it within the building is important too (orientation, glazing and insulation are critical) so we recommend using structural insulated panel (SIP) systems and insulated floors. The fittings and appliances in the building can also have a major effect on the long term running costs; so LED lighting, efficient (inverter) appliances and high efficiency heat pumps are provided.

Thirdly to ensure that the home works for you over time it needs to respond to your needs. This can be accomplished by using a range of technologies that can be introduced and scaled to suit as your needs change. Our base specification includes all of the pre wiring to ensure that you are ready to connect, with a range of easy upgrades to tailor your home for your future requirements.

So for a home that finally catches up to the 21st century look no further than a LifetimeVilla by the Procerto Group.

Breakfast in bed or full sit-down service from 8am.

Join us for a special Open Day to celebrate our recent renovations and to explore our services. Come and take a guided tour of our facilities, meet our wonderful team and learn more about the care and support we provide for our Residents.

When: Thursday 29th May, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm, with guided tours running each half-an-hour.

Please note, our tour numbers are limited, we kindly ask you to RSVP to secure your preferred time slot:

10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Where: Beattie Home & Hospital, 172 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga

Whether you're looking for care for a loved one, exploring options for the future, or simply want to see what's new - we welcome you. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please kindly RSVP via email (info@beattiehome.co.nz) or call 07 873 8789 by Thursday 22nd May with your intended tour time

Join us for a special Open Day to celebrate our recent renovations and to explore our services. Come and take a guided tour of our facilities, meet our wonderful team and learn more about the care and support we provide for our Residents.

When: Thursday 29th May, 2025

Time: 10:00am - 2:00pm, with guided tours running each half-an-hour.

Please note, our tour numbers are limited, we kindly ask you to RSVP to secure your preferred time slot:

10:00am - 10:30am
10:30am - 11:00am
11:00am - 11:30am
11:30am - 12:00pm
12:00pm - 12:30pm
12:30pm - 1:00pm
1:00pm - 1:30pm
1:30pm - 2:00pm

Where: Beattie Home & Hospital, 172 Maniapoto Street, Ōtorohanga

Whether you're looking for care for a loved one, exploring options for the future, or simply want to see what's new - we welcome you. Light refreshments will be provided.

Please kindly RSVP via email (info@beattiehome.co.nz) or call 07 873 8789 by Thursday 22nd May with your intended tour time

Lease Program, your gateway to state-of-the-art low vision devices without high upfront costs.

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For more information and advice, please call our friendly team at 03 376 5071 .

Help keep hope alive for mothers with obstetric fistula.

Halimat felt like the only one with the debilitating condition of obstetric fistula. Who else on earth would be uncontrollably leaking urine – day in, day out – through a wound in her birth canal.

“I’ve never known of any woman with this condition,” she said. “Not ever in my life.”

Little did she realise that across the world today – and especially in Nigeria – hundreds of thousands of mothers are suffering in this way. The silence around obstetric fistula is deafening.

Please prayerfully consider sending your gift today to help keep hope alive for mothers, like Halimat, living with the life-long smell, shame and isolation of obstetric fistula.

Learn more…

You can now be updated on what's happening at South Care Rest Home & Hospital through our monthly newsletters.

Read them on our website and share in the joy of our activities.

Click the link below:

https://soundcare.co.nz/newsletters/south-care-news-april-2025/

We have our newest Kimihia Khronicle available! Learn about new updates. Email admin@kimihia.co.nz to get a copy!

You can now be updated on what's happening at Steele Park Home through our monthly newsletters.

Read them on our website and share the joy of our activities.

Click the link below:

https://soundcare.co.nz/newsletters/steele-park-home-news-april-2025/

Ring in and make an appointment to visit our home and see the residents take part in activities. Meet our Clinical Manager who has a wealth of knowledge on dementia. Also you can chat with our friendly staff.

Every day is a new day at Sunhaven as there is never a dull moment at Sunhaven. Our residents make us laugh, keep us challenged and this keeps our staff going :-)

What's Happening ...

• Library Visit- fortnightly 1^st and 3^rd week
• Weekly Communion- Saturday morning [Catholic]
• Shopping – fortnightly 2^nd week and 4^th week
• Pastoral Visits-
• 3^rd Thursday of the month- at 2pm in Upland Library [Anglican]
• 4th Thursday of the month -at 2pm in Upland Library [Catholic]
• Drum Fit Class- 4^th Wednesday of the month- in the Atrium
• Daily exercise class - chair yoga

• Library Visit- fortnightly 1^st and 3^rd week
• Weekly Communion- Saturday morning [Catholic]
• Shopping – fortnightly 2^nd week and 4^th week
• Pastoral Visits-
• 3^rd Thursday of the month- at 2pm in Upland Library [Anglican]
• 4th Thursday of the month -at 2pm in Upland Library [Catholic]
• Drum Fit Class- 4^th Wednesday of the month- in the Atrium
• Daily exercise class - chair yoga

What's Happening ...

• Library Visit- fortnightly 1^st and 3^rd week
• Weekly Communion- Saturday morning [Catholic]
• Shopping – fortnightly 2^nd week and 4^th week
• Pastoral Visits-
• 3^rd Thursday of the month- at 2pm in Upland Library [Anglican]
• 4th Thursday of the month -at 2pm in Upland Library [Catholic]
• Drum Fit Class- 4^th Wednesday of the month- in the Atrium
• Daily exercise class - chair yoga

we will be showing lots of our activities on face book in the near future involving social media more

Happy Mothers Day to all our 'Mums' at Patrick Ferry House on Sunday 11 May 2025.

Have a lovely day.

All bookings @ Aroha House are currently 1month in advance contact us soon before winter sets in - currently booked out till July.

Setting New standards for retirement village living in Christchurch

The Homestead

At the heart of the village is the impressive new Homestead which is purpose built for the village's residents. The ABODE Café & Brasserie, a culinary delight that combines fresh, fulsome and creative fare with customer service that is second-to-none. Inspired by traditional recipes with a contemporary twist, the menu is flexible, and caters for different tastes and preferences. There are quintessential Kiwi dishes including a flavorsome range of soups, with some international culinary options on offer too.

The outstanding and conscientious team is led by Executive Chef Ganesh Kesavan and Maitre'D Ginson George. With a Degree in hospitality and Hotel Management, Ginson has worked in the hospitality industry for 18 years and is relishing the opportunity to be in such a dynamic role. Chef Ganesh enjoys a sole charge position where he oversees preparation, cooking & administration; a multifaceted role that he thrives in.

Our Sales Manager Jeanette has also worked in hospitality, and has been working at The Russley village for 16 years since the day the village began! She has seen the s transformation from the what was The Russley Hotel, into what is now a thriving exciting caring retirement village that it is today.

“The management team and the residents take great pride in maintaining the beauty and the relaxed ambiance of The Russley Village. This is a unique village, which has set a new standard for retirement living in New Zealand. We have captured its individuality throughout our residential and leisure facilities and have created carefully thought-out park-like grounds to complete the quality look and feel of village life here.”

Viewing will impress!

Sales manager: Jeanette McEachen

Ph 03 3579393 or 021 918996

73 Roydvale Ave

Burnside

CHRISTCHURCH 8053

Welcome to Companion Care Solutions, where I provide comprehensive in-home assistance services beyond basic companionship and chores for the elderly or adult people of Havelock North and Hastings, Hawke's Bay

With a focus on enhancing quality of life for your adult or elderly relatives, I offer a range of engaging activities and household tasks to ensure they enjoy each moment. By establishing a routine of personalised care, I aim to create a sense of normality and support for your loved ones while providing peace of mind for you and your family. Serving individuals in Havelock North and Hastings, my tailored services are designed to meet your unique needs and preferences. Let's work together to ensure your loved ones receive the care and attention they deserve, wherever they may be

Respite rooms available now.

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Say Goodbye to Moving Stress with ReclaimYou!

Are you feeling overwhelmed by the thought of packing, moving, and unpacking? Let ReclaimYou take the stress off your hands! We specialise in professional organising services that transform your move into a seamless and hassle-free experience.

Imagine walking into your new home and finding everything perfectly in place, ready for you to enjoy. Our dedicated team handles every detail, from carefully packing your belongings to expertly setting up and organising your new space. We take the time to understand your needs, ensuring that everything is arranged just the way you like it.

With ReclaimYou, you can focus on the excitement of your new beginning while we manage the entire project for you. All you need to do is get in touch, and we'll take care of the rest!

Ready to Downsize? Let Us Help You Transition with Ease

Are you or a loved one preparing to downsize for the next chapter of life? At ReclaimYou, we understand that this transition can be emotionally challenging. After years of cherishing a family home filled with memories, deciding what to take with you on your new journey can feel overwhelming.

Our compassionate team is dedicated to easing the stress of the downsizing process. We take the time to nurture each client, listening to your unique stories and honoring the items that hold special memories. Together, we’ll navigate this important phase of life, helping you make thoughtful decisions about what to keep and what to let go.

Dear Aged Care Providers

You're warmly invited to attend the official launch of "Excellence in Care: A Guide for Managers and Nurses" by Gillian Robinson-Gibb.

This newly updated 2025 edition builds upon Gillian's earlier publication, offering expanded and updated content designed to support excellence in care.

Essential reading for all care professionals, the book features a foreword by the Honourable Tracey Martin, CEO of the Aged Care Association NZ.

Date: May 6^th 2025

Time: 1pm

Venue: Nazareth Care, 220 Brougham St, Christchurch

A light lunch will be provided.

Attendees will have the opportunity to purchase discounted signed copies of the book at the event.

This event, which is also a celebration of aged care, is proudly hosted by Nazareth Care.

To book attendance for this free event, please click on the Trybooking link below:

https://www.trybooking.com/nz/WRI