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‘How to stay stronger for longer’

How to stay stronger for longer. One of the five pillars of ageing well promoted by Virtual Village East is physical wellbeing. As we discovered at our recent information morning, there’s...

4 habits to help you age well and live fully

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Audrey’s story – “Mum was very happy to move here”.

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An update to visiting protocols for family and friends

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Internet and phone lines are down at Gracedale Care

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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...