Carer Story: Supporting Dad
By Rosey Duncan My Dad was a busy and productive man who worked hard and led a full life. Nicknamed The Mighty Atom by friends due to his energetic ‘up…
13/02/2016
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
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…
21/01/2016
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 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
ActiveWellness: Winter … A Time For Home!
Cold winter weather can mean boredom, depression and rising tension in the home.
So it makes good sense to make plans for winter, not just for activities that can be shared by everyone in the household, but plans to take care of yourself. By Katherine Findlay
15/07/2013
Disaster Planning
The Christchurch earthquake gave many Kiwi families a jolt: just how well prepared are the rest of us for a similar emergency? The Canterbury earthquake reminded everyone to check…
28/05/2013