Caring For Your Precious Older Pet
Like us, our furry and feathered friends may need extra help as they age. By Diana Noonan When I was younger and cycling my way around Britain, I once spent…
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…
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…
Continence: Dry Nights = Happy Nights!
By Andrea Lord Managing continence at home is easier if you use the right bedding. Changing a wet bed in the middle of the night can almost be the last…
St John Caring Caller
Download the St John Caring Caller brochure and add it to your own electronic carer infopack! St John Caring Caller is a free telephone friendship service that regularly puts people…
Help At Home Or Away
Think ahead to get the support you need over the summer months. Here are suggestions from an expert planner, Access Homehealth’s Jo Kara. Summer can be a relaxing time of…
Home Safety: First Aid Knowhow!
What would you do if you found someone lying unconscious, who was choking, or may have suffered from an overdose? You never know when you might need to give urgent…
Factsheet: Oral Care for Someone Who is Dying
Produced in partnership with Carers NZ, Hospice NZ, and the Carers Alliance. This helpful factsheet provides practical advice and information to help maintain good oral care for someone who is…
