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FamiliesWedding Celebration at St Kilda Retirement Village
The wedding of Colleen and Graeme Northe saw them convert their retirement village community...
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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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CaringTips to avoid a slip or fall in the bathroom
Safety tips to reduce the risk of having a slip or fall in the bathroom
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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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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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HealthierTop 5 tips to staying active as you get older
If you’re not exercising enough and lacking the motivation, read on for five tips to help you out...
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FamiliesHow to communicate and connect with someone living with dementia
Knowing how to communicate and connect can contribute to the wellbeing of someone living with...
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CaringA typical day in the life of a Bupa Retirement Village Manager
Andrea Allott from Bupa Ballarat Retirement Village shares why she loves her job as a retirement...
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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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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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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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CaringBuilding a dementia friendly garden at Bupa Hugh Green Care Home
Robert from Luijten shares his passion for gardening and how he made the Hugh Green...
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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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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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CaringEmbracing cultural diversity - Bupa David Lange Care Home
Barbara shares how they create an inclusive environment at Bupa David Lange.
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FamiliesMaking Valentines Day special for our rest home residents
Valentines Day can be an amazing day for some and a really tough day for others. The same goes...
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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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HealthierFive health benefits of owning a pet for elderly people
Did you know that owning a pet positively influences your general physical and mental health?...
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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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HealthierFive ways to downsize 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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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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CaringHow To Increase The Appetite Of Elderly People
Maree Todd shares some of the ways we can increase appetite in the elderly.
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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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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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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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FamiliesHow to ensure your loved one settles in to their retirement village
Moving house can be stressful, and if you've decided to take the leap and move in to a retirement...
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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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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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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 & 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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FamiliesPoetry from the Heart by Michelle Mills
Written to help families and care partners of people living with dementia.
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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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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 & 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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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CaringWhat to expect – the services you should receive at your care home facility
What services are on offer?
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