Helpful services

Following are articles from Older Family Care, a special information section in our quarterly magazine for families supporting an older person.

Wellington's Chelsea and Marsden Clubs provide a fun break for people with dementia and respite for their families. By Pip Fowler

Fun and food for seniors.

Help for people with dementia and their families and whanau.

St John's free Caring Caller service is available in many areas.

Options for those who have stopped driving, from the Office for Senior Citizens.

In communities like Dunedin, if you can't get out, the library will come to you!

Housing New Zealand Corporation's Suitable Homes service supports people with long-term physical disabilities and their families.

On the Internet, that is, with national learning network SeniorNet

Support options for carers of people with Parkinson's

Book your free holiday wheels!