Eldernet

03/06/2026

"They're the coolest walkers I've ever seen!" 😄

That was one of the first comments from two of our team after visiting mobility providers in Auckland last week.

The range of mobility aids available today is incredible. From stylish walkers to innovative products designed to support independence, there's a lot more choice than many people realise.

They also managed to fit in a few Auckland sights while they were there!

**We're curious — what piece of equipment couldn't you live without?

22/05/2026

ATTENTION BLUFF!!!
We are trialling frozen meal deliveries to Bluff for our elderly community. If you are aged 65 and over or know some who is and good benefit from getting meals delivered, please get in touch with reception on 03 218 6351 ext 1

20/05/2026

It is pretty hard to rate retirement villages! What sounds like heaven on earth for one person might not float another person's boat 🚣‍♀️

Read more from John Collyns, ex-director of the Retirement Villages Association, in his latest Expert Perspectives column for our substack.

Written by John Collyns

18/05/2026

13/05/2026

We recently had the pleasure of welcoming Jessica from Eldernet to our training centre. It was great showing her around our simulated environments and giving her a look at how we bring real‑world scenarios to life for our learners.

Eldernet plays such an important role in supporting older people, their families, and the aged‑care sector with reliable information and services across Aotearoa. We loved having Jessica here and exploring how our work connects.

Thanks for visiting, Jessica — come back anytime!

08/05/2026

Celebrations globally for the centenarian who has connected humanity with the natural world through his programmes spanning eight decades.

29/04/2026

Are you having thoughts about making the move to a retirement village but are unsure if it's right for you? Or do you feel overwhelmed at all the financial and legal jargon that comes with moving in? Come along to hear us talk at the Positive Ageing Expo next week. You can even make a day of it - there are several other fantastic speakers lined up on a wide variety of topics 😊

📍 Where: Caroline Bay Hall, Timaru
🕙 When: Thursday 7th May, 10am - 3pm

We look forward to seeing you there!

Please note: the date on the poster is wrong, Thursday is the correct day!

20/04/2026

"The oft-quoted $10,000 cost for a funeral is out of whack with reality-- a survey of typical funeral home prices published in the 2026 Funeral Industry Trends Report this week shows a full cremation costs an average $11,700, and can range from $10,000 to $13,900 across the country. By contrast, the average burial costs $14,300, ranging from $12,800 to $17,000."

To read more, follow the link.

https://newsroom.co.nz/2026/04/17/winz-funeral-grant-offers-woeful-level-of-support-report-says/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=Facebook&fbclid=IwY2xjawRShDBleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBzcnRjBmFwcF9pZBAyMjIwMzkxNzg4MjAwODkyAAEeG0u20iqmJaqCJfk9kyVjA0Wk22Ov1TJGYqceD5vnyQnGgSprGi-YeRhBmLM_aem_S7kF9trzAVsXRnV1l1K87Q =1776541885

People think the average cost of a funeral is $10,000 - but a new survey shows that's way off the mark and won't even cover a modest service

16/04/2026

"New Zealand needs to think a lot differently about the older workforce and how to utilise its skills and provide opportunities for the increasing numbers of over-65s who will be in work."

Full story below 🔗