Families Commission

Relationship Services offers articles with advice or counselling on relationship issues phone 0800 RELATE (0800 735 283)
Age Concern provides information and support for older people and their families on a range of issues from staying in your own home to how to get needs assessments
Age Concern New Zealand
Ageing is Living examines ageing and common myths, explores changing needs as the baby boomer generation age, offers ways to plan and think ahead, explores challenges such as change, loss or depression, and identifies strategies for positive ageing
Ageing is Living Project
The New Zealand Positive Ageing Strategy sets out the Government's commitment to positive ageing and reaffirms the value of older people in society
The New Zealand Carers Strategy The Ministry of Social Development and the Carers Alliance, a network of 43 non-government organisations, are working together to improve support for family and other informal carers through the development of a national carers' strategy.
The New Zealand Carers' Strategy and Five-year Action Plan
The Care Guide is a Canadian site that includes a list of the top ten things families should consider when discussing a change in housing arrangements for an elderly relative. Are You a 'Sandwich' Family?

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