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Older people deserve to enjoy day-to-day life as well as a place where friends and family are warmly welcomed. Our person-centred approach to caring for our residents purposely encompasses a range of ways we make life at CHT care homes meaningful and enjoyable.

Read our latest news and keep up to date with what's on across our 21 CHT care home locations.

CHT Parkhaven wins Eldernet Christmas Competition!

CHT Parkhaven, located in Mangere East, took out top spot in the Eldernet Christmas Decoration Competition, winning the ‘Best Care Home’ category!

Christmas greetings represented the many different languages in the care home, and able residents were encouraged to use their imagination to create festive, colourful art to add to the displays. The opportunity to involve residents in ways that they felt comfortable with, created a sense of independence and pride, while creating a memorable and welcoming environment for all during the holiday period.

For their outstanding efforts, they won an incredible prize pack including a lifter donated by Invacare, TENA Flex Pads, 2x Permobil seat cushions, and some sensory items from Sensory Corner. The Invacare team, along with CHT CEO Carriann Hall and Area Manager Sharmila Devaraj, were warmly welcomed to CHT Parkhaven by residents and staff with waiata, celebration songs and a delicious morning tea, during the official delivery of the new hoist equipment.

 

Age Concern report shines a light on lonliness

Backed by the CHT Aged Care Fund, the newly-released report titled ‘Breaking Barriers: Understanding the social connection challenges of older adults’ draws attention to the stark reality of loneliness and social isolation among older adults reveals a hidden struggle, profoundly affecting their quality of life.

As our global population ages, addressing these issues becomes increasingly urgent. This research report delves into the intricate web of barriers that hinder older adults’ participation in social connection opportunities in our communities. Understanding these barriers is essential to creating effective interventions aimed at mitigating loneliness and social isolation among older adults, ensuring that ageing well is inclusive and attainable for all.

Click here to read the full report.