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Care Homes, Friends & FamilySigns you or your relative may need to consider a care home
Deciding whether it’s time for yourself or a relative to move into a care home is never easy. For many family/whānau, this moment comes with a mix of emotions — concern for safety, a desire to maintain independence, and uncertainty about what the next steps should be.
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Retirement Villages, Help & SupportWhen is it time to move to a retirement village?
Independence with connection and added assurance of a 24- hour emergency alarm system. Learn more about retirement village living and signs it may be time to make the move.
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Aged CareSigns your family member may need more support
Navigating the correct level of care for older family members can feel overwhelming, especially when health needs are changing, and you’re worried about providing adequate care and support at home.
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Aged CareUnderstanding the correct level of care
Navigating the correct level of care for older family members can feel overwhelming, especially when health needs are changing, and you’re worried about providing adequate care and support at home.
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Retirement Villages, Help & SupportMake the most of your open day experience
Open Days offer an excellent chance to personally determine if a Bupa retirement village is the right fit for you, without the pressure of a one-on-one appointment.
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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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Retirement VillagesFive 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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Retirement Villages, HealthierTop tips for staying active as you age
If you’re not exercising enough and lacking the motivation, read on for five tips to help you out of that slump.
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Caring
Tips to avoid a slip or fall in the bathroom
A slip or a fall at any age can be dangerous, but falls become increasingly common – and far more likely to cause injury –for people over the age of 55.
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Care Homes, Help & SupportTips for visiting a care home
At Bupa we understand that visiting someone in a care home can be new and different for some. We’ve put together a few ideas that may help.
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Retirement, Help & SupportFive 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 informed decision. Here are five useful questions to ask when touring a retirement village.
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Aged Care, Help & SupportFive gadgets for peace of mind
If your friend or relative is elderly and still lives at home, here are five gadgets to help keep them safe and provide peace of mind.
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Care Homes, Friends & Family, Help & Support
Choosing a care home
If you are looking to assist someone considering moving to a care home, here is a quick guide to the process.
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Care Homes, Families, DementiaHow to communicate and connect with someone living with dementia
Our blog shares some practical tips to help you make a difference to people living with dementia in your community.
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Help & SupportGardening in small spaces
Here are a few ideas to inspire you to downsize your garden but still reap the rewards.
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Retirement VillagesFive 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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Retirement Villages, RetirementWhen 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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Retirement, Help & SupportFive 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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Retirement Villages, Help & SupportTips 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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Aged Care, CaringProtect yourself this winter
Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with the influenza virus or ‘flu’ each year.
Retirement Villages:
Villa testimonial
Ian and Bev's story
Bev and Ian are very comfortable with life in a retirement village. They were able to downsize their belongings considerably, and enjoy additional safety and security.
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.
Residents' stories
Hear from our residents and their families about life at Bupa.
Care Homes:
Watch residents and their families talk about life at Bupa.
Aged care testimonial
Sharon's story
Bupa was a natural choice for Sharon’s mother-in-law Kamal and husband Suresh, with peace of mind for the family that Kamal’s care needs are met, alongside continued retirement living for Suresh.
Aged care testimonial
Bhaadie and Roy's story
Bupa residents Helen, Bhaadie and Roy enjoy quality of life and independence while embracing the security and peace of mind that care home living offers.
Residents' stories
Hear from our residents and their families about life at Bupa.