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Life at Bupa
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Families
Tips to help you settle into your new retirement village
Moving into a retirement village is a big decision, so it's important to make your new home as comfortable as possible. Here are some helpful tips to settle in.
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Healthier
Five 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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Caring
When is it time to move to a retirement village?
As we get older there are many decisions we need to make and one of them will likely be whether you should move to a retirement village or not.
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Families
Five things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Choosing where to spend your later years can be a difficult decision. We look at five things to ask yourself to help you make the right choice.
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Healthier
Gardening in small spaces
Here are a few ideas to inspire you to downsize your garden but still reap the rewards.
Featured stories

Press release | Bupa Foundation
$580,000 in funding support for local community organisations

Press release
NZ Landcare Trust & Bupa Foundation join forces for a sustainable future

Life at Bupa | Villages
Life at Wattle Downs is the cat's whiskers
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.
Hear from our Bupa families
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.