6 ways to take care of your mental wellbeing
The events of the past three years have been challenging for everyone, including seniors, so it’s more important than every to look after our mental wellbeing. Read on for 6...
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4 habits to help you age well and live fully
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Audrey’s story – “Mum was very happy to move here”.
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Audrey is in the hospital at HBH Howick Views and, after a long and busy life, is now suffering from dementia. Her daughter...
An update to visiting protocols for family and friends
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] Dear whānau and friends, Firstly, we would like to acknowledge those who have been affected by the recent weather extremities. We are aware that...
Internet and phone lines are down at Gracedale Care
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 3 February, 2023 Dear Family and Friends of our Gracedale residents Please note that Gracedale’s internet and phones are down. Every effort is being made to...
HBH Howick Views and HBH Gulf Views are open for visiting
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text] 28 January, 2023 Dear Families, whānau and the wider community, We trust this brief update finds everyone across our HBH family safe and well, especially...
Ruth’s story: “I feel so lucky to have joined”
A long-standing local resident, Ruth Flower has always been involved in the local community through volunteering and other groups. She was one of our founding members when Virtual Village East...
Alan & Caroline’s story: “They are genuinely caring”
Caroline and Alan Jarvie emigrated from Cornwall to New Zealand when their eldest son was a baby. They settled in Beachlands where they raised their family over the next couple...
Lois’ story: A “lovely, ready-made community”
Lois and her husband of 32 years had been renting an apartment on Picton Street in Howick when, five years ago, her husband passed away. “It was such a loss...
CEO Bonnie Robinson leaves HBH Senior Living in good shape for the future
[vc_row row_type="row" use_row_as_full_screen_section="no" type="full_width" oblique_section="no" text_align="left" css_animation="" box_shadow_on_row="no"][vc_column][vc_column_text]After over a decade at the helm of HBH Senior Living, long-serving Chief Executive Officer, Bonnie Robinson is leaving to lead another not-for-profit...