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My friend is withdrawn and depressed. What can I do?
If someone has talked to you and you or they are concerned about their emotional or mental wellbeing, take the situation seriously and advise the person to seek professional assistance. Offer to take them or accompany them to their first appointment. Most older people will talk to a doctor about...
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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...
Gardening benefits - and getting help when you need it
Gardening is beneficial for older people because it: is often an enjoyable form of exercise. increases levels of physical activity and helps mobility and flexibility. encourages use of all motor skills. improves endurance and strength. helps prevent diseases like osteoporosis. reduces stress levels and promotes relaxation. Older people often list...
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Want to read the latest news and events? See what's going on around NZ. This newsletter is created by contributions direct from the Eldernet community and is filled with good news and updates.
Alternative Care Northland - Respite / short term care
Well it’s been a busy time but we have finally got everything sorted, we have celebrated with a ribbon cutting and we have welcomed in our first clients…….so a huge thank you now needs to go out to Sam (Colthurst Flooring), Shaun (Abwired Fencing), Craig (Reno Worx), Ben (Padden Builders)...
Victoria Care (Family Owned) - Dementia
Our home has been revamped to become a modern, light, bright and airy unit with up to date artwork and access to seating in the garden areas being updated.
H Morris Funeral Services - End of life & funeral
What are you 'Dying' to know? Death is inevitable. It is full of unknowns. If you have any questions about what we do and how everything works, please get in touch. We make great tea and our doors are always open.
Sensory Corner - Mobility aids & useful products
The inmuRELAX is a small 'pebble' shaped cushion that plays calming music and vibrates gently. A fabulous tool to calm agitation, to relax during the day, or to help with sleeping at night. The calming music becomes more complex with more movement, but will quieten and slowly fade when it...