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HealthierFive strategies for downsizing your home
Over time you’ve collected a lot of stuff. But now you’re downsizing, moving to a smaller place...
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CaringRoast day proves popular at Broadview Village
It’s roast day on Friday’s during winter at Bupa Broadview Retirement Village.
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CaringThe roaring 1920s at Bupa Cedar Manor Care Home
Activities form a big part of everyday life at Bupa Care Homes so we have all sorts of...
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CaringA typical day in the life of a Bupa Village Manager
Andrea Allott from Bupa Ballarat Retirement Village shares why she loves her job as a retirement...
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FamiliesGardening runs in the family
Congratulations to Roy and Shirley Hunter who were the 2016 winners of the ‘Best Villa Garden’ in...
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CaringHigh Tea and Hats Garden Party at Cedar Manor
For the second year in a row, Bupa Cedar Manor Care Home hosted a High Tea and Hats Garden Party...
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CaringEmbracing cultural diversity - Bupa David Lange
Barbara shares how they create an inclusive environment at Bupa David Lange.
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CaringA piece of Holland at Highfield
Trish Dovestone, the Care Home Manager at Bupa Highfield, shares how one of her caregivers went...
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HealthierProtect yourself this winter- flu vaccinations
Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with the influenza virus or ‘flu’ each year [1].
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FamiliesPoetry from the Heart by Michelle Mills
Written to help families and care partners of people living with dementia.
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Healthier5 tips to staying active as you age
If you’re not exercising enough and lacking the motivation, read on for five tips to help you out...
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HealthierAre your teeth safe this Easter?
The spotlight is on chocolate this Easter. Dr Hoolihan from Mt Eden Dental Surgery chats to us...
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CaringBuilding a beautiful dementia-friendly garden in a challenging space
Robert from Luijten shares his passion for gardening and how he made the Hugh Green...
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CaringBringing choice to meal time at Bupa Redwood Care Home
A change to the way that lunch is served at Bupa Redwood has helped residents to feel more...
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Manage & RecoverTe Reo takes off at Bupa Gisborne Rehabilitation
Janice Petty, the facility coordinator at Gisborne Rehabilitation has been helping her clients...
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CaringThe inspiration behind Hugh Green dementia-friendly garden
We talk with the Landscape Designer and Development Manager about the dementia-friendly garden...
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CaringFood for thought
Maree Todd shares some of the ways we can increase appetite in the elderly.
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HealthierKeeping yourself sun-smart all year round
Skin cancer is the most common cancer in New Zealand. Our skin cancer rates, specifically...
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Manage & RecoverRekindling the love of reading in people living with dementia
Reading is one of life’s great pleasures but often becomes difficult for people living with...
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CaringRemember mum this Mother’s Day
Mother’s Day is the perfect opportunity to demonstrate to our mothers that we love and appreciate...
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CaringPutting art on the catwalk
The Bupa Wearable Fashion Festival is a favourite event on the calendar of Wellington care home...
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Manage & RecoverOne man’s trash is another mans treasure – The Can Man
We chat to Martin about his passion for recycling cans and discover there are extra benefits too.
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HealthierFive health benefits you get from your pet
Did you know that owning a pet positively influences your general physical and mental health?...
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HealthierGardening options at retirement villages
If you’re moving from your home and large garden to a retirement village, rest assured, you’ll...
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FamiliesJerson Story Part 2: From frying pan to fiery passion
Shane Whaanga, the former Harbourview Care Home Manager, reflects on Jerson Lat’s journey to...
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FamiliesCelebrating St Patrick's Day in style
St Patrick’s day is about celebrating all things Irish. It’s a global celebration of Irish...
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FamiliesCommunicating and connecting with someone living with dementia
Knowing how to communicate and connect can contribute to the wellbeing of someone living with...
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HealthierGardening in small spaces
Do you love gardening but find it’s getting a bit too much? Here are a few ideas to inspire you
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CaringJerson Story Part 1: Award-winning food at Bupa Harbourview
Hear what Erin McGlynn, the Manager from Harbourview Care Home in Porirua, has to say about...
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FamiliesKeeping the family close with technology
Being together as a family can provide needed support when there are challenges to face. And...
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HealthierA beginners guide to gluten-free bread baking
Love to eat home baked bread but stopped eating it because of your gluten intolerance? Then here...
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Caring5 bathroom safety tips
Safety tips to reduce the risk of having a slip or fall in the bathroom
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CaringAge is no barrier to being creative
Miriam Simcock didn’t believe she’d paint again. But all she needed was a bit of encouragement...
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FamiliesValerie’s story: Making the Move to a Retirement Village
We chat to Valerie about her decision to move to a Bupa retirement village to be with her husband...
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FamiliesFeeling the love on Valentines Day
Valentines Day can be an amazing day for some and a really tough day for others. The same goes...
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Healthier5 reasons to visit your dentist
If you dread visiting the dentist? Read on for five reasons why you should see your dentist...
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CaringTaking care of your home alarm regular testing batteries
Taking care of your home alarm is just as important as installing it in the first place.
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FamiliesHow to ensure your family member settles in well
Moving house can be stressful, and if you've decided to take the leap and move in to a retirement...
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CaringA few tips when visiting someone in a care home
At Bupa we understand that visiting someone in a care home can be new and different for some....
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FamiliesTips to help your kids to floss
Flossing your teeth is just as important as brushing them, yet not everybody does it. We ask four...
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FamiliesThe 12 days of Christmas – the Bupa care home way
Anita from Tasman Care Home shares how she makes Christmas time extra special for her residents.
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CaringRoy – why I'm happy I moved to a Bupa Retirement village
As the number of people living in retirement villages looks like it will increase, we speak to...
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HealthierHow your gum disease can affect your health
Gum disease isn't just uncomfortable and unsightly. Left untreated or undetected, it can even...
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Caring5 Health benefits of retirement village living
Moving in to a retirement village can be a big step, we look at some of the benefits of moving in.
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FamiliesHow to choose a medical alarm for an elderly loved one
If you've decided that you, or a loved one, requires a medical alarm, it pays to do your research...
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Families5 Questions to ask a retirement village before making it your home
If you've decided it might be time to move in to a retirement village it's important to make an...
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CaringWhat to expect – the services you should receive at your care home facility
What services are on offer?
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FamiliesFive things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Choosing where you're going to spend your later years can be a difficult decision to make. We...
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CaringWhy get a home alarm for an elderly loved one?
If you have an elderly loved one who lives at home alone, then it may be a good idea to install a...
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CaringChoosing a care home
If you are looking to assist someone considering moving to a care home, here is a quick guide to...
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HealthierHow to help prevent gum disease
If your gums are tender, bleeding, you have bad breath, or your teeth feel loose, you may have...
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CaringFive gadgets to help keep your loved one safe
If your loved one is elderly and still lives at home here are five gadgets to help them safe and...
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FamiliesAll you need to know about braces
If your child, or children, need braces, you probably have loads of questions, here is a quick...
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Healthier5 tips to get your kids to brush their teeth
Encouraging positive dental hygiene and twice-daily teeth brushing in your children can go a long...
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FamiliesThe voice of the Easter Show to retire
The dulcet tones of John Maybury’s voice is synonymous with New Zealand’s Royal Easter show in...
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CaringWhen is it time to move in to a retirement village?
As we get older there are many decisions we need to make and one of them will likely be whether...
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HealthierFour reasons you should brush and floss
Brushing and flossing your teeth regularly is really important for your oral health. Here are...
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HealthierFoods for healthy strong teeth
Did you know that what you eat can affect your teeth and gums? We look at some foods that may...
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