The Caring Community

Stories, insights, and practical tips for people navigating care and those building a care business.

Planning care

3 min read

Staying Home, Staying Independent: How the Right Carer Helps Your Loved One Age Their Way

Ask most New Zealanders over 50 where they would rather grow older and the answer is overwhelmingly the same: at home. The New Zealand Seniors...

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More than one pair of hands

Building a small team of support workers, so you always have backup. A plain guide for people who arrange their own support, and for their whānau.

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Mother and Daughter talking and holding hands in a caring way

6 min read

Talking with your parents about help at home

How to start the conversation, work through the hard feelings and keep going when it doesn't go to plan

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Napkin with the wording You Have The Power To Decide...

2 min read

Why Mycare Isn't an Agency (And Why That's Good News for You)

If you're organising care for someone you love, a parent, a partner or a family member, chances are you've already looked at what a traditional care...

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Check list on table with coffee

1 min read

Checklist: Choosing in-home elder care in New Zealand

Use this checklist to guide your search for the right home support for your loved one or yourself.

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Elder other and middle-aged son

4 min read

How to Choose the Best In-Home Elder Care Services in New Zealand

More and more Kiwis are choosing in-home elder care — and it’s not hard to see why. Staying at home offers comfort, independence, and a sense of...

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