Amitabha Hospice Service Trust
Amitabha Hospice Service offers free practical home help and compassionate companionship for the elderly and the incurably ill of any age and their families with specially trained and supervised Caregivers throughout the greater Auckland area. We provide free, regular, dependable, practical assistance and companionship to those of any age with life-limiting illness or progressively debilitating physical conditions. Our specially trained and carefully supervised caregivers offer comprehensive support for the physical, emotional, intellectual, cultural and spiritual needs of the individual and their families.By bringing compassionate care into the individual’s home, Amitabha Caregivers provide people with a choice. With our reliable support which allows people to stay in their own home, we aim to help improve the quality of peoples’ remaining life. Many other hospices in the Auckland area call on Amitabha Hospice to help their patients at home because Amitabha Volunteers are consistently reliable, safe and skilled in practical hands-on comfort cares.What we offer- Free in-home confidential, practical help with normal activities of everyday life and companionship, Auckland wide.- Specially trained and supervised volunteers offer individuals and families support and respite on a regular basis as needed.- Multicultural and multilingual staff and volunteers for the most appropriate assistance.- Liaison and cooperation with members of the medical and nursing professions and with other involved individuals and support organisations.- Classes on stress management and meditation for carers and patients.- Cuppa and Company on Tuesday mornings at Amitabha Hospice, when patients enjoy the camaraderie of games, music, laughter yoga, conversation and morning tea.- Art Therapy and morning tea on Friday mornings at Amitabha Hospice. - Grief counseling and support including bereavement follow-up.- Spiritual support for people of all faiths or no religion by our Peaceful Passing Companions- Provision of meditation, Reiki, Music and Art therapies as requested and provided in our Cuppa and Company on Tuesday mornings.We are seeking funding for our on-going operational costs so that we can continue helping people in our community.For more information, please visit our website: www2.amitabhahospice.org...
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Downsizing can open the door to a new stage of your life that is rich in opportunity. However, it can be a daunting prospect. If you are embarking on a new chapter of life, the thought of shedding familiar possessions can feel even more stressful. This can be true even if the life changes are a good thing, such as a move to somewhere you will love to live.
Once you understand why you have this feeling, you can reframe it as creating a new environment that will support your present life while reminding you of your best experiences.
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Minimalist Design in Apartment Living
Ryman’s Charles Upham Retirement Village resident Di is a former fashion designer, artist and self-confessed shoe hoarder who travels, still paints and has stamped her eclectic minimalist style on her apartment.
She gives us her top 3 design tips on how she’s turned her space into a beautiful home.
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Simply share a little about yourself on the Know Thy Neighbour page and others will follow suit (you could also win one of our 10 x $50 Prezzy® cards!).
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