Hoarding, A Disorder That Can Be Distressing For Everyone
Dr Maree Todd, a geriatrician for Auckland Hospital, says Mary J’s experience with her Mum’s hoarding can be tricky to deal with. “This is the story of someone with a hoarding…
03/02/2014
Dressing Table Nostalgia!
Take a treasure-filled trip down memory lane with residents of Bupa’s Waterlea and Bethesda facilities! Many of the beautiful items featured in this article were given by husbands and parents…
03/02/2014
Booklet: Delirium – Information for patients, family / whānau & friends
This booklet produced by the Waitemata DHB provides information to family, whānau, and visitors of people with delirium. Delirium, or acute confusion, can be alarming for the sufferer and family providing…
08/11/2013
Carer stories: Polio Then + Now
Two Family Care readers share their inspiring stories about living with, and caring for a family member with polio. Edith Morris contracted polio as a child, and like many New…
22/10/2013
Carer Story: We’re All Going on a Summer Holiday!
The annual family post-Christmas vacation to Whangamata was the event of the year. Five weeks of sunshine, endless hours of boogie boarding, fish and chips with the town’s entire seagull…
22/10/2013
Being Prepared For Homecare Visits
Often visits from health and support professionals are carefully timed, so ensure you get the help you need by being well prepared. Access Homehealth Regional Manager Jo Kara has shared…
03/09/2013
Carer Story: Have Walking Frame, Will Travel
When planning her latest excursion to the Greek village of Leonidion, Diana Noonan asked her Mum to share the journey. For 20 years I’ve been visiting the same small village…
02/09/2016
Carer Story: My Cousin Alfred
Pacific Perspectives: A snapshot of the life of Alfred Manaseli Hartnell By Richard Pamatatau Memories of Alfred My cousin Alfred was profoundly disabled from birth – though my Grand Aunt…
29/08/2013