Guides

Guides

Our guides offer practical tips, guidance, and insights to support older adults and their whānau through health changes, home safety, and end-of-life care.

Autumn leaves on the ground.
31 March 2025
Dying is a natural process that looks different for everyone. Understand the signs, how to help, and what to do when someone dies.
A flax weave pattern.
31 March 2025
Learn how aged care staff and specialist teams work together to provide compassionate end-of-life care tailored to residents' needs.
A dying fern.
31 March 2025
Managing physical and emotional symptoms is key to quality palliative care.Learn practical ways to manage symptoms like nausea, fatigue, breathlessness, and anxiety.
A rock cairn sitting in front of a river.
31 March 2025
Spiritual care in palliative support can help address purpose, belief, and inner peace—whether religious or not, it’s about what matters most to you.
A braided river in New Zealand
31 March 2025
Palliative care supports people with life-limiting illness by managing symptoms and enhancing comfort—at home, in hospice, or alongside other treatments.
Hot air balloonings in the sky.
31 March 2025
Paediatric palliative care offers symptom relief, coordinated support, and guidance for families navigating serious illness in children or young adults.
An enterance to a beach.
31 March 2025
Everyone experiences grief differently. Discover how to cope with loss, access support services, and understand how grief may affect you or your loved ones.
A kite in the sky
31 March 2025
Grief in children and teens looks different than in adults.Age-based responses can help them feel safe, seen, and supported.
A New Zealand Forrest
31 March 2025
Funerals support the grieving process and can reflect personal wishes. Find out why planning ahead makes a difference for whānau and friends.
A man having his biography written
31 March 2025
Everyone has a story. This free service helps you record your memories and reflections—big or small—for your whānau to treasure.
A large greenstone in a river with water flowing over it
31 March 2025
Pain in palliative care is common but manageable. Learn how different treatments, medications, and support can ease discomfort and improve quality of life.
Autumn Leaves falling from a Tree
26 March 2025
As illness progresses, treatment needs change. Learn why less can be more when it comes to interventions like fluids, oxygen, and medications in palliative care.
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