Health and Well-Being

Many people are interested in keeping well - this topic provides links to a variety of health-related resources.

Senior’s Health
Health information, news and research for seniors.

Provided by Everybody, a consumer health information resource owned and published by CMPMedica (NZ) Ltd.

HealthEd
A directory of health-related information that is available through the Ministry of Health. Select the Health Topic “Older People’s Health” for search results.

Provided by the Ministry of Health, a government agency that aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders.

Health of Older People in New Zealand – Latest News
The latest news related to the Ministry of Health’s "Health of Older People" work.

Provided by the Ministry of Health, a government agency that aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders.

Nutrition and Healthy Eating
Nutrition workshops, online resources, and a quick reference guide about healthy eating.

Provided by Agewell, a website promoting healthy ageing throughout New Zealand. Administered by Age Concern North Shore and funded by the Ministry of Health.

Living a Healthy Life with Chronic Conditions
Information on a course for anyone with a long-term illness.

Provided by Agewell, a website promoting healthy ageing throughout New Zealand. Administered by Age Concern North Shore and funded by the Ministry of Health.

Alzheimers FAQs
Commonly asked questions, and answers, about Alzheimers and dementia.

Provided by Alzheimers New Zealand, a charitable organisation representing people with dementia, their carers and families, through advocacy, raising public awareness and providing information.

NZ Carer Service Locator
A search tool for finding a range of carers in your region.

Provided by CarersNetNZ, a national charitable trust to support carers of all ages.

Your Body and Alcohol
The risks of drinking, reasons for drinking, safety tips, and what you can do.

Provided by the Alcohol Advisory Council (ALAC), a permanent council whose aim is to encourage responsible use, and minimise misuse, of alcohol.

Health Promotion Programmes
A guide to health programmes run by Age Concern groups around New Zealand, but mainly in Auckland and Northland.

Provided by Agewell, a website promoting healthy ageing throughout New Zealand. Administered by Age Concern North Shore and funded by the Ministry of Health.

Elderly Care and Services
A directory of health and medical services for elderly people.

Provided by The Web Directory, a free web-listing service for New Zealand websites.

Caring for an Older Person
Ways of managing caring for someone when in a full-time career.

Provided by Age Concern, an independent, charitable, not-for-profit organisation with the mission of working together to promote the quality of life and well-being of older people.

A Caring Decision: Residential Care
A resource for family members making the decision to use residential care. Provides information on building a relationship with the rest home, and other ideas to help.

Provided by Age Concern, a not-for-profit, charitable organisation, dedicated to promoting the quality of life and well-being of older people, advocating positive healthy ageing for people of all ages.

Looking at Long-Term Residential Care in a Rest Home or Continuing Care Hospital - What You Need to Know
A look at privacy and confidentiality, asset- and income-testing, the Residential Care Subsidy, paying for care costs, contracted services, and extra services.

Provided by the Ministry of Health, a government agency that aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders.

Frequently Asked Questions – Residential Care and Home Services
Commonly asked questions, and answers, about residential care and home services.

Provided by Eldernet, an information service (and registered company) that focuses on issues concerning older people in New Zealand.

Residential Care Line
How to get help to stay at home, short term relief care for caregivers, and the systems around long term residential care.

Provided by Auckland District Health Board, responsible for improving, promoting and protecting the health of, and managing health funding for, the Auckland Region.

Residential Care Subsidy
An overview of the Residential Care Subsidy, and where to go for more information.

Provided by Work and Income, a service of the Ministry of Social Development helping job seekers and paying income support on behalf of the Government.

Residential Care in New Zealand
Considering residential care, having a needs assessment, levels of care, rest homes that are available, retirement villages, dealing with change, and settling in.

Provided by Everybody, a consumer health information resource owned and published by CMPMedica (NZ) Ltd.

Changes to Income and Asset Testing
Commonly asked questions, and answers, about changes to asset testing for long-term residential care.

Provided by the Ministry of Health, a government agency that aims to ensure that the health and disability system works for all New Zealanders.

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