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Aged Care, FamiliesHelping your relative get settled into aged care
Caring for an older relative often involves making big decisions together. One of the biggest decisions is the move into a care home (also known as a rest home). Even when you feel it is the safest and most supportive option for your relative, it’s normal to worry about how they will cope, and how you will feel too.
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Aged Care, FamiliesMoving day checklist
Moving into a care home is a big step. Whether you’re making the move yourself or supporting a family member or friend, it’s completely normal to feel a mix of emotions – from relief, to uncertainty, even sadness. That’s okay. Adjustment takes time, not just for new residents, but for their family too.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyUnderstanding the Residential Care Subsidy
The cost of long term care can be one of the most stressful parts of planning a move into a care home (also known as a rest home), especially when also navigating health changes, paperwork, and big family decisions.
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Retirement Villages, Help & SupportSix things to consider when choosing a retirement village
Know what to look for - from community and costs, to security, location and future care options Choosing a retirement village is a significant decision that impacts your future lifestyle, social connections and sense of security.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyHow to stay connected with your relative in a care home
It can be reassuring to know that your sense of connection with your relative won’t disappear when they move to a care home, it simply evolves as they do. For some family/whānau, a sense of connection is kept through regular visits and shared cups of tea, for others, it may be regular phone calls, sending photos, emails or letters, or perhaps video chats if physical distance makes in-person time harder. If your relative is living with dementia, staying connected can still be deeply meaningful, even if conversation feels different than it used to.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyManaging the emotional load of caregiving
Caring for an older relative can place significant emotional demands on family/whānau, particularly when the role becomes more intensive over time. Whether caregiving happens by necessity or choice, alongside feelings of care and concern, it can also create frustration, grief, pressure or exhaustion.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyQuestions to ask when touring a care home
Dementia can arrive gradually or all at once - a few worrying signs, a diagnosis you hoped would not come, or a sudden change in how your relative manages day to day. These changes can affect both the person living with dementia, as well as the wider family/whānau.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilySupport for family/whānau of people living with dementia
Dementia can arrive gradually or all at once - a few worrying signs, a diagnosis you hoped would not come, or a sudden change in how your relative manages day to day. These changes can affect both the person living with dementia, as well as the wider family/whānau.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyHow to have compassionate conversations about care with an ageing family member
Talking to an ageing parent or family/whānau member about care can feel daunting, overwhelming or even awkward. However, having the conversation early - especially if you’re noticing signs they may need extra support - is one of the most important things you can do for their safety and wellbeing.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyCare planning at Bupa
When it comes to aged care, planning ahead can make all the difference. At Bupa, we know that every person’s journey is unique, which is why we aim to design our care planning process around you, your health, your lifestyle, and your future. Whether you’re considering a short respite stay or exploring long-term rest home care, our team works alongside you and your family/whānau to endeavour to create a plan that feels personal, practical, and reassuring.
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Care Homes, Friends & FamilyWhat is an enduring power of attorney?
One of the most important legal tools for future planning in New Zealand is an enduring power of attorney – also known as EPA or EPOA. Planning for the future isn’t always easy, but taking steps now can give you and your family/whānau peace of mind later.
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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 new home
If you've decided it might be time to move 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, Help & SupportFive health benefits of owning a pet for elderly people
Did you know 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
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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.