Senior friends - Companionship and care service

10/05/2026

❓Are you or your family wanting more support at home but not sure how to get the help?

❓Do you want to understand more about how you might be able to get publicly funded help?

❓Would you like to evaluate what is required to maximise living independently at home?

If you or someone you care for is diagnosed with dementia | mate wareware, there may come a time when you may need more support at home. There might be challenges with getting ready in the morning, with mealtimes, medication or wanting to socialise more.

The Needs Assessment and Service Co-ordination (NASC) team is the entry point into publicly funded community services. People must have a needs assessment if they want to get access to government-funded help at home. The needs assessment is conducted with the person with dementia and the primary carer to discuss the day-to-day needs of the family.

Our Dementia Talk recording, ‘Needs Assessment, everything you ever wanted and need to know’ with guest speakers Dr Daniel Asquith (General Practitioner), Amy Harrison (Registered Social Worker), and Robyn Harper (Needs Assessor), delve into what a needs assessment is and why it is so important, the barriers and enablers that the needs assessment team might face as well as general tips and recommendations.

💻 Request the educational webinar: https://dementia.nz/resources/educational-webinars/

10/05/2026

09/05/2026

Need something special for mothers day? Head to best flowers cup cakes and goodies 🥰

01/05/2026

🌟 Staff Member of the Month – Alana 🌟
We are so excited to celebrate our beautiful Alana, who has been part of the Senior Friends family for nearly a year now.

Alana truly embodies everything we stand for she is kind, caring, attentive, and always going the extra mile for our clients. What really sets her apart is her ability to think outside the box, constantly coming up with creative ideas and thoughtful solutions to enhance our clients’ quality of life.

Whether it’s a meaningful activity, a gentle approach, or simply being present in the moment, Alana brings warmth and dedication into every visit. Our clients absolutely adore her and so do we!

This recognition couldn’t come at a better time as she heads off on a well-deserved holiday ✈️☀️

Thank you, Alana, for everything you do. You make a real difference every single day 💛
Enjoy your break. you’ve earned it!

29/04/2026

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28/04/2026

Hi community 🌞

We’re on the lookout for a superstar Senior Friends team member to join us!

We’re looking for someone experienced in aged care or disability support this role could suit someone already working in a care home who is looking for extra flexible hours alongside their current role.

What we’re offering:

Morning and evening shifts available

Weekend work

Flexibility around your existing commitments
A supportive friendly team
Competitive pay

At Senior Friends, we focus on meaningful, one-on-one support helping people stay independent, engaged, and cared for in their own homes and communities.

It’s truly rewarding work where you can make a real difference.

If this sounds like you (or someone you know), please reach out, we’d love to hear from you!
Alicia 💜

26/04/2026

Good morning everyone im looking for a caregiver super star to work weekends!

You must be experiemced in working with people with later stages of dementia.

You must be patient kind friendly and have common sense to think quickly to do what's best to help give the people we support a good quality of life while living with dementia.

Good weekend rate flexible shifts!

Please pm.

You will need references and will be police vetted 💜

23/04/2026

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22/04/2026

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Join us on Wednesday, 3rd June 2026 for 'How Will I Ever Get Through This? Finding Meaning, Connection and Strength while Living With Dementia.' Presented by Dr. Lucy Hone.

22/04/2026

Hi everyone,

A special shout-out to a kind man named Tristan.

I often take clients who are living with dementia out for a change of scenery, connection with the community and to enjoy nature and exercise.

A couple of weeks ago we met Tristan at our local Torbay bakery, where we usually grab our coffees and cakes pre-ordeed and ready to be picked up (Thanks Torbay bakery!) he was so warm and patient with my client.

Today we saw him again, and when my card wasn’t working, he quietly paid for our coffees and donuts.

Such a simple act of kindness that meant so much.

If anyone knows Tristan, please pass on a big thank you from us. The world needs more people like you. 💜

21/04/2026

Meaningful morning visits independently living and care home visits one on one 💜