Memory Box
Kim is a learning specialist and has information regarding a Memory Box. This apparatus helps those with memory loss by prompting them. Speak into the box and play the message back when required.
Fitzgerald House
Fax for both Houses 982 2164 Holdsworth House is part of a larger complex offering a full range of care – the ideal choice for partners with differing care needs or for those looking towards ongoing care in the future, dementia and other age related disorders. For more information ‘phone Anglican Aged Care, 363 0900 … Continued
Harakeke Club-Day Centre
Website: www.ps.org.nz/uppersouthisland Presbyterian Support Upper South island operate the purpose-built Harakeke Club venues in Riccarton and Linwood: friendly, needs-based day programmes for people with Alzheimer’s disease or related dementia. Transport is available to and from the club and a midday meal, morning and afternoon teas provided. The centres are purpose-built stand alone dementia specific facilities … Continued
Somerfield House Rest Home
Part of Golden Health Care Group. Somerfield House is a dementia specific care facility. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home care or contact Adult Community Referral Centre at Burwood Hospital 337 7808.
Lakewood Rest Home
Lakewood Rest Home offers specialist dementia care, also respite care. Have 36 beds, some with ensuites. Registered nurse available 24 hours. All clients should be advised to request a referral from their G.P. for a full assessment before entering rest home car. contact Older Persons Health Assessment and Community Service Team at , Burwood … Continued
Parklands Hospital
Parklands Hospital provides 24 hour nursing care and companionship in a comfortable homelike environment. Ideal for those people whose medical problems can no longer be managed at home. Has a specialist hospital dementia unit and provide respite and paliative care.
Brookhaven Retirement Village and Rest Home
Offers rest home and dementia care services for the elderly. Subject to vacancies, short term stays can be arranged for people whose families wish to take a holiday or are temporarily unable to care for their elderly relation. Brookhaven also offers for sale two-bedroom villas which are self-contained and adjacent to the rest home. All … Continued
Avonlea Rest Home & Dementia Care
Avonlea has a residential capacity for caring for 64 people. This is achieved by the division of the facility into 6 separate homes. All of the homes differ slightly in design, which gives the feeling of entering a different environment with a unique character. Each one has an open plan kitchen/dining room/lounge area. This is in keeping … Continued
