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Joe’s story: Spinal rehabilitation

October 30, 2018
Joe De Thierry, 44, first met RDNS NZ relationships manager Rachelle when he was hospitalised with a C3-C4 spinal injury that resulted in incomplete tetraplegia, meaning he lost the ability to move his limbs. “I injured my neck in 2015 and spent nearly three months in hospital,” he says. “After I left there I went to the spinal unit and I was there for three months – I was improving week by week doing a lot of physio.” It was when it came time to return home that Joe found he needed support as he navigated how to live independently again.
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Supporting clients with spinal cord and brain injuries

October 30, 2018
Supporting clients with spinal cord and brain injuries to regain confidence and transition back into the community to live a full life is a focus for Royal District Nursing Service New Zealand (RDNS NZ). The Home Care Provider has reinforced its strong commitment to restorative care this month with a donation that is making a significant difference for patients at the Auckland Spinal Rehabilitation Unit (ASRU).
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6 Factors to Positive Ageing: Connect

October 30, 2018
Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied...
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8 Ways to make a Difference for Someone Experiencing Loneliness

October 30, 2018
Research has found that close to 50 per cent of seniors living at home report being lonely compared to around...
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6 Factors to Positive Ageing: Think Positive

October 30, 2018
Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied and...
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6 Factors to Positive Ageing: Energise

October 30, 2018
Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied...
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6 Factors to Positive Ageing: Learn

October 30, 2018
Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied...
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6 Factors to Positive Ageing: Be Present

October 30, 2018
Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied and...
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6 Factors to Positive Ageing: Move

October 30, 2018
Positive Ageing is about experiencing more happiness and satisfaction with life at any age. RDNS’ Education & Learning Centre studied and...
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9 Tips for Dealing with Carer Stress

October 30, 2018
Many of us will experience a time in our life when a loved one is in need of special care...
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