These Care Guides provide a quick reference for 18 common conditions encountered when caring for older people in residential aged care. They are based on the best available evidence and published guidelines. They do not replace sound clinical judgement. The guides were produced by Waitemata DHB in collaboration with Residential Aged Care clinical and managerial staff.

These care giver guides were developed by the Residential Aged Care Integration Programme work group which included care givers, the Waitemata DHB Gerontology Nursing Service, and leaders and clinicians working in residential aged care. The care giver guides are to be used as a guide only. They do not replace Registered Nurse oversight and intervention.