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Is you are retiring and looking for a retirement home in the New Zealand? Many see retirement as either a daunting time or a time for new possibilities and adventures. Read here five things to look for in a retirement home. Infographic brought to you by Aged Advisor.
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Things To Look For In A Retirement Home 5 HEALTH SERVICES Consider what kind of on site health services your retirement community offers, if health care treatment is important it works out much more cost effective to have in house facilities rather than outside provided health services. THE FINE PRINT Before signing any documents be sure to get a specialist attorney who has experience in elder care to check your contact. Typical costs should be around $300-$500. SECURITY Inquire about the communities security from the number of security personal to the location of call bells and interior security like Personal Emergency Response Systems (PERS). COMPLAINTS It's important to research any retirement community before hand, which includes checking for records of previous complains or legal action that's ever occured there. STAFF Ask about staff turnover and the ratio of staff to residents which could indicate differences in cost between different retirement communities. w w w . a g e d a d v i s o r . n z Brought to you by Original Source: www.carepoint.net (senior living directory)