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Planning Ahead

Age Concern New Zealand’s booklet titled Ageing is Living has some excellent information regarding planning for older age. It talks about ‘the need to include not only financial preparation, though this is obviously important, but also how to meet changing needs in relation to health, lifestyle, roles and relationships’.

Age Concern New Zealand has also produced a new Factsheet called "Facing Change: advice for families talking together about changing needs". To view Click Here. A copy can also be attained from Age Concern New Zealand or your local Age Concern Office.

Planning for you may include the topics listed below. We have endeavoured to find websites relevant to the subjects. Let us know if you know of any others.

Topics included on Planning Ahead

Alternative Accommodation

Caring

Financial and Legal Planning

Planning for Future Home and Garden

Changing Needs - Preparing for Possible Frailty or Disability

Work and Retirement Planning

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.

Website last updated 30/06/2010