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Five 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.

Healthier

Top 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.

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.

Caring

Tips 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.

Press release

$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.

Press release

Bupa announced as the Official Global Healthcare Provider of the All Blacks

Bupa, the global healthcare company, today has announced a global partnership with the All Blacks, widely regarded across the world as leaders on and off the rugby field.

Families

Five 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.

Caring

Five 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.

Caring

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.

Families

How 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.

Healthier

Gardening in small spaces

Here are a few ideas to inspire you to downsize your garden but still reap the rewards.

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.

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.

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?

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.

Caring

What to expect – the services you should receive at your care home

If you are assisting someone to to move in to a care home, it's important to find out what services and facilities the care home provides.

Families

Moving to a village apartment ‘the best decision I ever made’

Sandra Stone has been a resident at Bupa Fergusson Retirement Village in Upper Hutt for more than two months and says her one bedroom apartment ticked all the boxes of what she was looking for.

Healthier

Protect yourself this winter

Around one in four New Zealanders are infected with the influenza virus or ‘flu’ each year.

Retirement Villages

Make 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.

The care home that never says 'no'

Residents at Bupa’s Hugh Green Care Home have just finished lunch. The dining area is bathed in sunshine and overlooks a beautiful garden with fruit trees and flowerpots. But it’s possible that in a few minutes, some residents will forget they’ve had lunch at all.

Aged Care, Video Testimonial

Bupa Implementing Digital Deterioration Early Warning Tool for Aged Care

Bupa New Zealand is rolling out a digital tool to help aged care employees consistently identify and respond to early signs of health deterioration in residents.

Aged Care

Raft of investments at Bupa St Kilda delivering benefits to dementia community

Investments in digital technology, the onboarding of six new nurses and a reboot of the activities calendar is delivering immediate benefits to Bupa St Kilda’s dementia community.

Aged Care

Dementia 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.