Services for older people
As you get older, you may need some support to stay healthy and live comfortably.
The Ministry of Health and district health boards fund the services listed below to help support you as you age:
- Support services for older people are available to help you stay independent, participate in your community and continue to live in your own home, as long as it is safe.
- Care Plus is available if you have health problems and need extra support from the health system – it ensures you get comprehensive care at a low cost.
- You can access information about the certification and auditing of rest homes. This means that if you need to move into a rest home, you can make better-informed choices about residential care.
In this section
- Access websites of organisations that provide information, services, support and advocacy for older people. Read more
- If you’re getting older, you may be finding it harder to cope on your own. Support services give you the help you need to stay independent. Find out how to access support services. Read more
- Contact details for Needs Assessment Service Coordination agencies. These agencies are part of DHBs and assess support services for older people. Read more
- All rest homes and aged residential care facilities are certified and audited to ensure they provide safe care and meet standards. Learn how you can find out how a rest home is doing. Read more
Resources
Needs Assessment and Support Services for Older People: What you need to know
Available on Ministry of Health website.
Long-term Residential Care for Older People: What you need to know
Available on Ministry of Health website.
What you can expect from home support services
Available on the Ministry of Health website.
What to do if you have a concern about home support services
Available on the Ministry of Health website.
Page last updated: 20 March 2013
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