Health and wellbeing
Many people are interested in keeping well - this topic provides links to a variety of health-related resources.
Health information, news and research for seniors.
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.
The latest news related to the Ministry of Health’s "Health of Older People" work.
Commonly asked questions, and answers, about Alzheimers and dementia.
Carers New Zealand offers support and advice to family, whanau, & aiga carers.
The risks of drinking, reasons for drinking, safety tips, and what you can do.
Ways of managing caring for someone when in a full-time career.
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.
A look at privacy and confidentiality, asset- and income-testing, the Residential Care Subsidy, paying for care costs, contracted services, and extra services.
Commonly asked questions, and answers, about residential care and home services.
How to get help to stay at home, short-term relief care for caregivers, and the systems around long term residential care.
An overview of the Residential Care Subsidy, and where to go for more information.
Commonly asked questions, and answers, about changes to asset testing for long-term residential care.
Considering residential care, having a needs assessment, levels of care, rest homes that are available, retirement villages, dealing with change, and settling in.
