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23.06.2026 Dressing with Dignity: Investing in Comfort for Our Loved Ones As People Age, Everyday Tasks Become More Challenging Reduced mobility, arthritis, injury, or other health conditions can make putting on and removing clothing difficult and uncomfortable. For family members and carers, it can also add time and physical ... Read More 12.06.2026 World Elder Abuse Awareness Day: Take the Step Take the Step On 15 June, New Zealand marks World Elder Abuse Awareness Day, a reminder that abuse of older people is more common than many realise. As many as 1 in 10 older New Zealanders will experience some form of elder abuse, yet many cases go ... Read More 03.06.2026 What does it mean to work in Aged Care? What does it mean to love your work in aged care? Nicky, Diversional Therapist and Recreational Team Leader at Longview Home in Tawa, Wellington, says it’s connection: "If I can make one person smile by the end of the day, I've done my job." To thrive in ... Read More 18.05.2026 Enliven confirms Reevedon Rest Home Closure Enliven Central, part of Presbyterian Support Central, has made the difficult decision to close its Reevedon Rest Home in Levin, a decision driven not by the quality of care provided, but by a funding model that has consistently failed to meet the true ... Read More 18.05.2026 Coombrae Day Programme A safe, caring Day Programme that your Loved One will love Designed to foster social connection and participation in meaningful activities, our day programme contributes to positive wellbeing for elders who live alone or with family. It is particularly ... Read More 01.05.2026 Pottery at Kapiti Cottage Hands and Hearts in Clay: Pottery Comes to Kāpiti Cottage A pottery trial at our Kāpiti Cottage Day Programme has been a wonderful success, bringing joy, creativity, and connection to participants, while supporting cognitive engagement and fine motor ... Read More 29.04.2026 A day in the life of an Enliven Chaplain An insight to the work of our Enliven Chaplains No two days are ever the same for a PSC Enliven chaplain. Each shift brings moments of compassion, connection, humour, and quiet support for residents, whānau, and staff alike. The day often begins in ... Read More 28.04.2026 Nurse of the Year 2026 Awards Winner Manawatū Nurse Takes Top Nursing Honour Our very own Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater and Willard Homes in Palmerston North, has been named Aotearoa's Nurse of the Year by the Aged Care Association, announced at the Awards dinner on 24 ... Read More 08.04.2026 Nurse of the Year 2026 Awards Bini's commitment to holistic, culturally centred care has earned her a place among New Zealand's top five nurses. Enliven are excited to share that Bini Mathew, Clinical Nurse Manager at Brightwater Home and Willard Home in Palmerston North, has been ... Read More 27.03.2026 Riddiford Club More than a Day Out For many older people, the days can start to feel a little quieter than they used to. Familiar routines change, getting out and about safely becomes harder, and the simple pleasure of spending time with others can fade away. The ... Read More