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News
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Bupa expands solar power across five sites
Bupa New Zealand has boosted its renewable energy footprint with the installation of more than 1,100 solar panels at five Villages and Care Homes across the North Island, reducing emissions and strengthening energy resilience across its operations.
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World-first digital deterioration early warning system in aged care
Bupa has launched a digital version of the Deterioration Early Warning System (DEWS) within the VCare platform, becoming the first aged care provider in New Zealand to implement the technology and delivering a world-first for digitally integrated early deterioration detection in residential aged care.
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Active Aging with Nature and Kids
At Bupa, we often talk about the importance of staying active, connected and engaged as we age. Healthy ageing doesn’t always require complex programs or big interventions. Sometimes, it’s as simple, and as meaningful, as getting outside, working alongside others, and contributing to something that truly matters.
Stories
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It takes a village: Green-fingered friendships
When Rob moved to Bupa’s Hugh Green Retirement Village in Auckland six years ago, he had no idea he’d end up growing bananas - and a thriving community along with them.
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Six things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Know what to look for - from community and costs, to security, location and future care options Choosing a retirement village is a significant decision that impacts your future lifestyle, social connections and sense of security.
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Compassion in Care
The Activities Team at Merrivale Care Home talk mental and physical stimulation, and creating a joyful life for residents.
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How Diane helped her Mum with the move to retirement village living
When Diane’s mum Marion first mentioned moving to a retirement village, Diane was stunned. “It was five years sooner than I thought she’d ever do it,” she says. “But then I was really happy. I’m so pleased she moved in while she was physically capable and healthy to enjoy the opportunities.
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A life less ordinary
Still in active employment, Bupa Longwood residents Ayron and Lynette enjoy retirement village life, and financial security.
Support
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Supporting your partner who is caring for an ageing parent
When your partner takes on the role of caring for an ageing parent, the impact is rarely limited to one person. Caregiving is often rooted in love and a strong sense of responsibility, but it can also bring emotional strain, fatigue, and difficult decisions.
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Helping your relative get settled into aged care
Caring for an older relative often involves making big decisions together. One of the biggest decisions is the move into a care home (also known as a rest home). Even when you feel it is the safest and most supportive option for your relative, it’s normal to worry about how they will cope, and how you will feel too.
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How to stay connected with your relative in a care home
It can be reassuring to know that your sense of connection with your relative won’t disappear when they move to a care home, it simply evolves as they do. For some family/whānau, a sense of connection is kept through regular visits and shared cups of tea, for others, it may be regular phone calls, sending photos, emails or letters, or perhaps video chats if physical distance makes in-person time harder. If your relative is living with dementia, staying connected can still be deeply meaningful, even if conversation feels different than it used to.
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Managing the emotional load of caregiving
Caring for an older relative can place significant emotional demands on family/whānau, particularly when the role becomes more intensive over time. Whether caregiving happens by necessity or choice, alongside feelings of care and concern, it can also create frustration, grief, pressure or exhaustion.
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Questions to ask when touring a care home
Dementia can arrive gradually or all at once - a few worrying signs, a diagnosis you hoped would not come, or a sudden change in how your relative manages day to day. These changes can affect both the person living with dementia, as well as the wider family/whānau.
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Moving day checklist
Moving into a care home is a big step. Whether you’re making the move yourself or supporting a family member or friend, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions – from relief, to uncertainty, even sadness. That’s okay. Adjustment takes time, not just for new residents, but for their family too.
Care Homes: Watch residents' families talk about life at Bupa.
Aged care testimonial
Adrian's story
Trusting Bupa to care for his wife of 50 years was not a decision Adrian made lightly, but Yvonne’s level of care and relationship with the team has given her a second family, and Adrian peace of mind.
Aged care testimonial
Dianne's story
Bupa’s person first, dementia second philosophy was essential in Dianne’s decision to move her husband Billy to a care home. She and Bupa have worked together to ensure Billy gets the care he needs.
Aged care testimonial
Nicole's story
Bupa was the natural choice for Nicole’s vibrant father Gary, who lives with cognitive decline. With the right people around him, Gary transformed from rarely moving to literally dancing down the hallway.