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The Next Bit Podcast

Hannah McQueen
Brightly
Dementia
Aging
New Zealand
Kiwisaver
Retirement
Downsizing
Retirement Villages
Geriatrics
Medications
Social Connection
Residential Care
Exercise
Polypharmacy
Healthcare
Aged Care Association Of New Zealand
Caregiving
Medication Management
Mortgage
Deferred Management Fee

Ageing isn’t overwhelming. It’s just the next bit. Real NZ stories, expert advice and practical tools to help you — and the people you love — stay confident, independent and informed as you age. Hosted by Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman, with new episodes every week, The Next Bit is a podcast designed to help New Zealanders learn how to age well and support their whānau with clarity. Whether you’... more

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When is the “right” time to start looking at a retirement village? For some people, it’s about lifestyle. For others, it’s about feeling safer, being less isolated, or no longer wanting to deal with the house, garden, maintenance and all the bits tha... more

In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I’m joined by Jenny Baldwin, a seasoned lawyer specializing in retirement villages and aged care. We delve into the key considerations for choosing the right retirement village, emphasizing the importance of u... more

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For many people, dementia is more frightening than cancer. The fear of forgetting loved ones, the stigma, the sense that you're losing yourself — it's enough to make people avoid a diagnosis altogether. But Brightly's lead geriatrician Dr. Cheryl Joh... more

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Most of us assume that staying in our own home as we age is the ideal outcome. After all, home is where we feel comfortable, independent and connected to our memories. But what happens when staying at home becomes harder than we expected? In this epi... more

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Recent Guests

Madelaine Young
Head Nurse at Brightly
Brightly
Episode: The hidden costs of your parents staying in their own home as they age
Dr. Di North
Brightley's head GP, specializes in older person health, proactive care, and dementia diagnosis
Brightley (Age Brightly)
Episode: More than a senior moment – why we shouldn’t normalise memory loss
Hannah McQueen
Founder of a financial advice company
Hannah McQueen Financial Services
Episode: You can’t eat your house – now what?
Katie Wesney
National Coaching Lead at Enable Me, financial advisor
Enable Me
Episode: Are you the meat in the generational financial sandwich?
Dr. Manoj Patel
Chief Medical Officer at Age Brightly
Age Brightly
Episode: Why collagen gummies aren’t a health plan
Dr. Cheryl Johnson
Lead geriatrician of Brightly
Brightly
Episode: From Carer Back To Partner
Ilona Rodgers
Actor, director, mentor, environmentalist
New Zealand film and television industry
Episode: Celebrating an Inspiring Kiwi Living Well - Ilona Rodgers
Andrew Nelson
GP and travel medicine specialist
WorldWise Travelers Health, Auckland
Episode: How To Stay Travel Fit in Retirement
Edit Horvath
Sex therapist specializing in later life relationships, intimacy, and retirement village sexuality
Episode: Sex After 60: Are You Too Old?

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Hannah McQueen
Co-host and financial expert, host of multiple show formats focused on retirement planning and aging well
Mark Leishman
Co-host, financial planning and retirement strategy expert, often guiding discussions

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How to choose the best retirement village
Q: What protections exist if a village faces financial trouble or is sold?
Villages must have a statutory supervisor and, in many cases, security over village land to protect residents; if a village is sold, contracts remain in place and staff often stay, reducing disruption for residents.
How to choose the best retirement village
Q: How can you practically compare contracts between villages?
Use the key terms summary provided by Retirement Villages Association members to compare capital sums, weekly fees (and whether they're fixed), end-of-contract deductions, and transfer to care terms; avoid wading through long ORA documents unless needed.
How to choose the best retirement village
Q: What should you look for in a retirement village in terms of location and services?
Location matters to stay near familiar facilities and friends, but you should also consider the size of the village and the range of services, noting what you might need now versus later as care needs evolve.
Dementia: What can be slowed, better managed, and even reversed?
Q: Why is early diagnosis emphasized in this episode?
Early diagnosis allows access to treatments and interventions that may slow progression, helps build a care roadmap, and enables patients and families to prepare and manage the journey more effectively.
Dementia: What can be slowed, better managed, and even reversed?
Q: How effective are dementia medications for Alzheimer's disease in people living at home?
For Alzheimer's dementia, cholinesterase inhibitors can help about two-thirds of people living at home, with some showing stabilization or modest improvements in memory, mood, sleep, and daily functioning.

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This program focuses on aging well in a practical, NZ-centered way. Across episodes, listeners hear from healthcare professionals, lawyers, financial planners, and policymakers who translate complex topics—such as retirement village contracts, age-related health management, insurance, and downsizing—into actionable guidance for individuals and families. The show emphasizes independence, informed decision‑making, and family support, with concrete tips, checklists, and real-world anecdotes designed to help people compare options, plan for care, and navigate legal and financial processes as they age. A notable strength is the consistent blend of clinical insight with practical planning strategies, plus a clear emphasis on independent advice an... more

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2. Dr. Di North
3. Hannah McQueen
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5. Dr. Manoj Patel
6. Dr. Cheryl Johnson
7. Ilona Rodgers
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