Chalmers Home resident Ian Gundesen has a long history of owning race horses, ever since his days farming in Kaponga.
Love of race horses continued at Chalmers Home
Tag: Wellness and Positive Ageing
Plenty on offer at Kowhainui Home’s day programme
Designed to bring elders together for social engagement, Kowhainui’s Day Programmes provide a range of fun and interactive activities for older people in the community.
Gentle singers soothe Huntleigh Home residents
During their latest visit to Enliven’s Huntleigh Home, The Whakaahuru Singers invited residents to sit back and close their eyes while listening to their songs.
Connections and joy found through music
Masterton dementia care facility, Kandahar Court, is full of music, singing and smiles on a Tuesday afternoon as the residents participate in a regular music therapy session.
Wellness chairs believed to be a first for New Zealand rest home
Enliven’s Coombrae Home and Brightwater Home in Manawatu are already finding immense value in new state-of-the-art Nordic Wellness Chairs since receiving them earlier in the year.
Training key to providing elders with the best care
Enliven health care assistants are encouraged to learn and develop, which brings a sense of satisfaction and a deeper understanding of their role.
Enliven supporting the journey to age equality for International Day of Older Persons
Enliven’s philosophy at its rest homes and retirement villages is to create elder-centred communities where people can find companionship, meaningful activity and purpose, while enjoying spontaneity and fun activities.
Nursing from the heart
Woburn Home registered nurse Jean Al-Daghestani says she has enjoyed building connections during her almost five years there.
Kandahar helps couple enjoy life together
What happens when you’ve been together for decades and the time comes when you need rest home or hospital care? For Masterton’s William and Helga Ackerley it wasn’t a problem, the pair moved together to Enliven’s Kandahar Home.
With ageing can come friendship and fun
Whether young or old, all of us require love and support from others in order to truly thrive.