Invacare NZ Ltd

For those wanting to care for someone at home or provide specialist equipment for someone in care. Therapeutic Support surfaces – Beds and pressure care equipment including matresses. Respiratory Therapy – Oxygen concentrators, personal home oxygen supply including compact portable models. Independent Living equipment – bathing and showering aids, grab rails, shower commode chairs, transfer … Continued

Websites for Seniors

www.raisinggrandchildren.org.nz www.ageconcerncan.org.nz www.eldernet.co.nz www.superseniors.msd.govt.nz/ www.retirement.org.nz www.sorted.org.nz www.relationshipsaotearoa.org.nz/ www.thirdage.com www.seniorlinks.co.nz www.organics2u.com www.consumer.org.nz www.retiredlifefun.com www.aag.asn.au www.grandtimes.com www.theoldie.co.uk www.diversionaltherapy.org.nz www.carers.net.nz www.schollflightsocks.co.uk www.ccc.govt.nz – look under City & Leisure, Recreation & Sport, Leisure Clubs for Older Adults www.townandcountryhomesit.co.nz www.vuw.ac.nz/ageing-institute www.rootsweb.com www.healthpages.co.nz www.learnthenet.com www.39andover.com www.tram.co.nz https://ccc.govt.nz/news-and-events/newsline www.cancernz.org.nz www.police.govt.nz www.challengedrivingschool.co.nz www.kidsnewzealand.com Ara – Christchurch Polytechnic www.agewell.org.nz www.stats.govt.nz www.seniornet.co.nz www.christchurchartgallery.org.nz https://firstport.co.nz/ www.volcan.org.nz … Continued

Eat Unlimited

Meals delivered fresh and keep fresh for 10 days, or freeze if you wish. Wide variety on the menu. You can be certain it doesn’t come loaded with additives or preservatives to give it a longer shelf life. Everything is made by hand, using fresh ingredients, fresh vegetables, fresh herbs and real, New Zealand meat… … Continued

Community Services Card

A Community Services card can help you with the cost of healthcare. You will pay less for some health services simply by showing your card. CSC reduces the cost of: -Prescriptions -After Hours doctor visits -Visits to a doctor who is not your regular doctor -Emergency dental care by an approved dental provider(ring Age concern … Continued

Nationwide Health & Disability Advocacy Service

The Health and Disability Commissioner is an independent agency set up to: promote and protect the rights of consumers who use health and disability services; help resolve problems between consumers and providers of health and disability services; and improve the quality of health care and disability services. The Code of Health and Disability Services Consumers’ … Continued

VICTA – Visual Impairment Charitable Trust

Approximately 95,000 New Zealanders have a visual impairment that cannot be corrected by glasses or contact lenses, but only 12% of New Zealanders with long-term uncorrectable vision are eligible for membership of the Royal New Zealand Foundation of the Blind. Information and support for the 88% who are ineligible is scant. Low vision rehabilitation is … Continued

Very ECO Cycles ( 4 wheel cycle )

An innovative vehicle to help get you active and stay active. Ideal in a retirement village or paved setting. It has 4 wheels so is more stable than a bicycle or tricycle. Very easy to mount or dismount. New Zealand designed and made.

Christchurch Multicultural Council

Promotes awareness and acceptance of a multicultural society, and co-operates with central and local government agencies and voluntary organisations in the promotion of awareness and acceptance of a multicultural society. Promotes social and cultural life within the community. Part of the larger group of NZ Federation of Multicultural Councils. CMC supports the Christchurch City Council’s … Continued

Care On Call ( Home care for young and old )

Care on Call is a trusted and reliable provider of high quality home care ( home help ) for people of all ages. Provides one-on-one non-medical assistance for the daily activities that aren’t as easy as they used to be, e.g. personal care, meal preparation, medication reminders, laundry, light housekeeping, local transportation, respite care. Their … Continued

Dental Council

The Dental Council is the statutory body constituted under the Health Practitioners Competence Assurance Act 2003 for maintaining self-regulation of the dental professions. The primary role is to promote and protect the public interest by ensuring that oral health practitioners are safe and competent to practise. Regulate dentists, dental specialists, dental therapists, dental hygienists, clinical … Continued

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