COVID-19 Update: Positive case amongst staff
This staff member last worked a shift here on Monday 21st Feb, and then was isolating because they were a close contact. They tested positive last night....
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COVID-19 Update: What OMICRON and Traffic Light Red means for HBH
You will all be aware, that this morning the Government announced that Omicron is in the community. At midnight tonight all of New Zealand moves to Traffic Light Red....
Step carefully as you go out into the world, Auckland – and remember those who can’t.
I’ve done all the Auckland lockdowns, and a tad more. Working in care services for older people we lock down earlier and come out of it later, in order to...
Don’t just embrace the grey: embrace the humanity
With lockdowns across the world and no one going anywhere much, media beauty pages have struggled for relevance. One topic they have been focusing on is the reality that for...
COVID 19 Update: 6 October
Covid 19 Update: Following the governments announcement on Monday, we have since received notification from MOH and the New Zealand Aged Care Association...
COVID 19 Update: 4 October
Covid 19 Update: Following the governments announcement today we are currently awaiting further guidance from the Ministry of Health as to how this applies to aged care....
Nidhal’s story: “It’s important to know people who live close by”.
Nidhal is one of Virtual Village East’s longest standing members: she joined when our social network for seniors began in 2018. She has particularly enjoyed the Safe & Strong exercise...
When it comes to supported living, it’s quality of care that matters
If you’re considering moving into supported living, remember that it’s not the flash swimming pools, tennis courts or hotel like facilities that matter; it’s the community, the quality of the...
There’s no need to be lonely in retirement
As we enter yet another week of lockdown, it’s becoming apparent that this is a situation we need to get used to. But what does it mean for seniors? If...
Prue’s story: care at the highest level
[caption id="attachment_3905" align="alignnone" width="500"] The view from Alison’s window[/caption] “Living at HBH has given me a whole new respect for aged care. The staff are amazing and the way HBH prioritises...