Advice: Holiday Questions and Answers
Retired air hostess Sheila Wyeth says good planning can avoid travel headaches in the air and on the ground… and Jan Moss shares tips for those travelling with someone who…
29/05/2013
Government Services for Seniors
Download this helpful guide which covers a range of information and help that’s available to people aged 65 years and older. Produced by the Ministry of Social Development, Services for…
18/04/2013
Ministry of Health: Information for Older People
If you support an older person, visit the Services for Older People section of the Ministry of Health’s website for helpful information and resources. These include informative booklets, including one…
21/03/2013
Guidelines on Physical Activity for Older People
The Ministry of Health’s Guidelines on Physical Activity for Older People.
Designed to help New Zealanders aged 65 years and over live longer and healthier lives.
15/03/2013
Managing Medications At Home
Many New Zealanders who have health or disability needs or a chronic condition need to take a number of medications several times a day. Managing medications is a home health…
19/02/2013
Advice: Wet Area Bathrooms
Convenient, easy to clean, and space saving: what’s not to like about wet area bathrooms? Wet areas should be designed to be safe, accessible, comfortable and convenient for users –…
19/02/2013
Advice: Keep Tempers Cool Over Summer!
Summer is a wonderful time with lots of sun, visits to the beach, BBQs, and family gatherings. But often our family get-togethers don’t quite go as planned, resulting in frayed…
30/01/2013
Advice: Continence Assessments
If you are experiencing bowel or bladder incontinence, don’t assume it’s due to ageing. Ask for a continence assessment to discover what’s causing the problem. Perhaps it can be fixed!…
07/12/2012