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Life at Bupa
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Caring, Bupa FoundationBupa Foundation tops up resident fundraising efforts with $50,000 to Red Cross New Zealand Disaster Fund
Residents at Bupa’s Fergusson Retirement Village banded together to donate $8,500 to New Zealand Red Cross New Zealand Disaster Fund and Bupa has increased support for local relief efforts and future disaster response with a further $50,000 donation to New Zealand Red Cross.
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Aged CareDementia breakthrough: interactive technology connects residents and improves quality of life
Isolation, loneliness and boredom are key concerns for caregivers of people living with dementia. But with the introduction of an interactive technology – Tovertafel – Bupa has seen an increase in social integration of many residents living with dementia.
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Caring, Bupa FoundationResilience programme for young people expands in Wellington
Local charity Skylight Trust is the latest organisation to receive a $10,000 funding donation from the Bupa Foundation Community Grant Program.
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Bupa FoundationManurewa kids get schooled up on confidence, connection and care
Living through multiple lockdowns and the Covid-19 pandemic tested many people’s resilience, particularly young people. Now with climate change and the impacts of cyclones and severe weather being felt across the area.
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Residents band together for flood victims
Residents of Bupa Sunset Village in Blockhouse Bay, Auckland, have rallied together to gather donations for victims of last month’s flooding in Auckland.
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Press release | Bupa Foundation
$580,000 in funding support for local community organisations
Community organisations across New Zealand will have the opportunity to share in a total of $580,000 in grants, aimed at supporting programs that contribute positively to mentally healthy and sustainable societies.
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Press release
NZ Landcare Trust & Bupa Foundation join forces for a sustainable future
The Bupa Foundation and NZ Landcare Trust are pleased to announce a new partnership to champion nature regeneration and address eco-anxiety and mental wellbeing for New Zealanders.
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Life at Bupa | Villages
Life at Wattle Downs is the cat's whiskers
When Smokey’s owner needed to make the move from her apartment at Bupa Wattle Downs Retirement Village, to the care home on site, Smokey continued to live his best life in the apartment next door.
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Villa testimonial
Claudia and Barbara's story
Best friends Claudia and Barbara are now neighbours at Bupa. They love the relaxed village atmosphere and supportive community.
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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 staff 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.