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Where can I find interRAI data?
The data visualization tool in the interRAI website allows you to access data at a national, regional and population level. If more comprehensive data is required, you need to request it.
Can I move to a rest home now?
To move into a rest home or care home in New Zealand you will need to have an assessment, known as interRAI. This determines whether you need this care and whether you meet the eligibility criteria. The criteria are high and include a financial means assessment. You need to have...
How does the New Zealand health system work?
In recent years, significant changes were made to the way health services are delivered throughout New Zealand. Previously 20 regional District Health Boards (DHBs) provide or organise health services across the country. As of mid-2022: Health New Zealand | Te Whatu Ora manages all health services, including hospital and specialist...
How can we help mum settle into her new rest home?
Moving into a care home requires a lot of major lifestyle adjustments. While everyone deals with change differently family members may be able to utilise the suggestions below to assist with this adjustment process. All mayor changes we make in life have some positive aspects and some less so. Remember...
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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...
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.
Next Step Retirement Living - Advocacy services
"WHAT MATTERS TO YOU AND YOUR LOVED ONES" -A personalised plan for your retirement living -Peace of mind - Understanding the options, choices and related costs. Next Step Retirement Living provides independent advice supporting clients in the Auckland area to make an informed decision when choosing a suitable Retirement Village...
Public Trust - Legal
SuperGold Card offer for enduring powers of attorney (EPAs) with Public Trust Our surprisingly affordable Enduring Power of Attorney just got surprisingly more affordable! You can now get $30 off with a SuperGold card. Make an appointment or enter the offer code GOLD30 at the checkout online. The best time...