Agewell Health promotion for older people in New Zealand
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Agewell Health promotion for older people in New Zealand
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Alternative Accommodation
Moving house is a big change at any age. We have listed for your information some options that you may wish to consider before making your choice.
Consumer Rest Home Checklist, Retirement Village Checklist Housing New Zealand Corporation
AbbeyfieldThe Abbeyfield way of life encourages older people to retain an independent lifestyle longer, witin a companionable and supportive environment. Along with providing affordable accommodation and freedom from the burden of managing a house and the chore of cooking, Abbeyfield promotes individual independence.
Asset Testing for Long Term Residential Care
The
Social
Security
(Long-term
Residential
Care)
Amendment
Act
2004
comes
into
effect
on 1
July
2005.
From 1
July
2005,
older
people
can
retain
more
of
their
assets
while
still
qualifying
for a
Government
subsidy
to
help
meet
the
costs
of
care
in a
rest
home
or
continuing
care
hospital.
Consumer Rest Home Checklist, Retirement Village ChecklistThe Consumer's Institute has a Rest Home Checklist and a Retirement Village Checklist which may be of great help when thinking about these options.
EldernetEldernet also offer further information regarding Rest Homes and Residential Care. Included on the Eldernet site for some regions in New Zealand is comprehensive vacancy information. This is updated daily.
Housing New Zealand CorporationHousing New Zealand Corporation provides access to accommodation throughout New Zealand. In August 2003 Housing New Zealand Corporation established CHRANZ - Centre for Housing Research. Check out their website for research on housing for the aged in New Zealand.
New Zealand Retirement GuideNew Zealand Retirement Guide has up to date information on what is available throughout New Zealand regarding Retirement Villages, Services Apartments, Rest Homes and Private Hospitals.
Residential Care LineIf you live in Auckland you may wish to ring the Residential Care Line. This is a free information service for older people and their family/whanau in Auckland and Northland. For more information please telephone 0800 725 463 between 9.00am and 4.30pm or check out their website on the link above.
Trade Me Launches Retirement Villages Trade Me has entered the retirement village market by adding a retirement village sub-site to Trade Me Property, in conjunction with the Retirement Villages Association (RVA). The new retirement village section lists more than 280 retirement homes from Northland to Southland, and more are signing up every day. RVA members are clearly identified on each listing and there’s a link to the RVA’s website. View the Planning Ahead page
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Please Note Age Concern North Shore has tried to ensure that all information on this website is correct. However, Age Concern North Shore does not accept liability for any statements or advice contained on, or omissions from, nor endorse any suggested site on this website. Other websites referred to on this website are here for reference only. The information on this website should not be regarded as a substitute for professional advice and we do suggest that you consult with your health, legal or financial professional. ©Age Concern North Shore 2001-2007. E-Mail us dianem@acns.co.nz about the website. Website last updated 30/06/2010 |
