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Living at home

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Living at home

It is New Zealand government policy to help older people remain living in their own communities. Find out how to access publicly funded home care or services such as transport for disabled people, frozen meals, equipment and financial help. 

 


 

Financial support

Public funding available for seniors, health and disability related subsidies

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Home care

Help to keep you stay safely at home, and how to access these services

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Transport

Information on health shuttles, a discount taxi scheme and funding for travel to medical appointments

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Equipment & safety

Assessment and funding information on equipment, housing and vehicle modifications

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Meals & shopping

Meals on wheels and other services who offer home deliver

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Housing

Depending on your situation there are supports to ensure that the home you are living in is warm and dry.

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Planning for the future

Things to consider when making future plans, topics include Enduring Power of Attorney, planning for end of life care, gifting and residential care

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    Greenlane Clinical Centre

    Buildling 17 

    PO Box 92 189

    Auckland Mail Centre 1142

     

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