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Are you an older person caring for your partner, family member, or friend?

by Editor

Download our new resource for those who are older and who provide assistance for a family member or friend.

Staying Connected with Family in Residential Care

How can you stay close to loved ones who need residential or long-term care? Here are ideas from Lorraine Pollock, who manages Bupa’s Winara facility in Waikanae. After years of…

Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC) Information for Older People

Download here: Needs Assessment and Service Coordination (NASC)      

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.

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Advice: Caring For Older Skin

Our skin can need more TLC as we get older, so it’s important to keep it fresh, supple, and free of pressure risks. Loss of moisture and changes to skin…

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