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Raising your grandchildren: the support you can get in New Zealand

Raising your grandchildren: the support you can get in New Zealand

Most grandparents expect to babysit. Some find themselves raising a grandchild full time. If that’s...

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Is It Too Late to Change My Sleep Schedule?

Is It Too Late to Change My Sleep Schedule?

Photo source: openverse, Castorly Stock If you have spent decades going to bed at the...

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Have You Heard About Overhydration?

Have You Heard About Overhydration?

Photo source: openverse, Alexey Demidov We are often told to drink plenty of water, especially...

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Why Kumara Deserves a Regular Spot on Your Dinner Plate

Why Kumara Deserves a Regular Spot on Your Dinner Plate

Photo source: openverse, Kindel Few vegetables feel as much a part of Aotearoa as kumara....

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Your Right to Make Your Own Decisions as You Age

Your Right to Make Your Own Decisions as You Age

Photo source: openverse, Gourav Pradhan Growing older does not mean giving up control of your...

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When Your Knees Feel Unsteady on Uneven Ground

When Your Knees Feel Unsteady on Uneven Ground

Photo source: iStock Walking across a grassy park, stepping off a kerb, or navigating a...

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Your Rights in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

Your Rights in a Nursing Home or Assisted Living Facility

Photo source: openverse, Mehmet Turgut Kirkgoz Moving into a rest home, hospital level care or...

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Why You Might Need More Pillows to Sleep Comfortably

Why You Might Need More Pillows to Sleep Comfortably

Photo source: iStock Perhaps one pillow used to be perfectly comfortable, but lately you have...

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The Retirement Village Fee That Can Reduce Your Refund

The Retirement Village Fee That Can Reduce Your Refund

Photo source: iStock Moving into a retirement village can offer companionship, convenient services, and reassurance...

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