Support At Home

Our new Support At Home information series from Family Care magazine will help families and those supporting them care better together and share ideas about managing common issues!

Helping elderly parents to accept 'outside' help

It can be hard for elderly people to accept 'outside' help from home care workers, and gardeners. Access provides advice on how you can approach this issue.

Coping with natural disasters

Read Monica Renwick's account of coping through the Christchurch earthquake, and how she is better prepared in case of future emergencies. Plus a question from a man who is considering becoming a support worker.

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Getting Through

Wheelchair ABCs, tips from readers on coping in an emergency, plus more!

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Disaster Planning

Thinking ahead about ways to cope after a disaster could save lives.

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Natural Pain Relief

A readers ideas on how to manage pain naturally.

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Five A Day!

Great ideas on easy ways to serve fruit and veges, plus upskilled careworkers ... who decides?

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Caring Teams!

Tips on how to maintain a sense of privacy when receiving support services at home. Protect yourself and your family from flus and pandemics. Plus your questions and expert advice!

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