Abbeyfield houses in Nelson, Motueka and Golden Bay have been recognised for promoting positive ageing, encouraging community connections and supporting older people by Age Concern Nelson Tasman. Abbeyfield was a finalist in the recent 2019 AgeConnect Champion awards, in…
Stuff columnist David Slack muses on the concept of co-flatting for older people, and says the Abbeyfield model really appeals to his mother. He likes the sound of it too.
Our national conference and AGM, held in Nelson over the weekend of July 26-27, was an opportunity for Abbeyfield representatives from around the country to share ideas and expand their knowledge. We were privileged to have Cheryl Dean, Abbeyfield International…
Abbeyfield Masterton now has a big thermometer sign at its house, to show the progress of its fundraising campaign for the house's planned expansion. This article in the Wairarapa Times-Age outlines the $1 million project to expand the current 10…
Our surveys of new Abbeyfield residents show that companionship is the main reason people choose to live in an Abbeyfield house. Other key reasons are affordability, security and safety, and having a housekeeper provide meals. The data shown in the…
The first Abbeyfield house to be developed in New Zealand celebrates its 25th anniversary today! A Stuff journalist interviewed some of the residents and volunteers; you can read her article here. The house in Stoke, Nelson is home for 12…
Here's a story in the Otago Daily Times about the proposal to build a second Abbeyfield house in Dunedin.
The new Rhodes Abbeyfield house in Wigram, Christchurch was officially opened on March 16. The 14-studio house was jointly developed by Abbeyfield and the Rhodes Trust and is the 14th Abbeyfield house to be developed in New Zealand. Abbeyfield New…
Rona Abbott interviews Abbeyfield New Zealand executive officer Susan Jenkins about Abbeyfield on Fresh FM Nelson's Senior Central programme.