Health of Older People
Referrals and Advice
- Support Net Referral
- Support Groups over 65s
- Community Geriatrics Service – please see BPAC eReferral for eligibility and more information
- MOH Services for Older People | health.govt.nz
- SILC - support services
- EPOA Personal care and welfare
- EPOA Property
- Guidelines for health professionals completing EPOA forms
- TIA Carotid Doppler or TIA Clinic Referral pathway
- Stroke Foundation | stroke.org.nz
- NZ Transport Agency - Drivers 75+
- Driving Assessment options
- Medic Alert | medicalert.co.nz
- Age Concern | ageconcern.org.nz
- At Home Care | athomecare.co.nz - Home Help and Eldercare Products, Services and Businesses for Retired and Elderly in the WBOP (not all funded)
- eldernet.co.nz - Services for Older People (not all funded)
- Organisation of Therapy and Rehabilitation Services | otrs.co.nz (not funded)
- OT Driving Assessments - Go-Able
- Senior Line | adhb.govt.nz - Helping Older People Navigate the Health System (not all funded)
- Body in Motion In Home Strength and Balance Programme referral form
- Keep on Your Feet community strength and balance referral form
eReferrals available
DHB
- Health in Aging (general)
- Alzheimers Tauranga
- TIA clinic
- Community Response Team