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The Next Bit Podcast

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

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, 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’re planning your o... more

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In this episode of The Next Bit Podcast, I sit down with Dr. Braden Clark from Grandparents Raising Grandchildren to discuss the evolving role of grandparents in raising their grandchildren, especially during retirement. We explore the unexpected cha... more

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Why can one rest home nurse be left looking after 42 residents overnight? Aged care nurse Rabikah Begum explains NZ staffing, NASC assessments and what families can do. 👉 Book your Age Brightly Baseline Assessment: www.agebrightly.co.nz/book... more

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If you’re over 60 and have tried everything to sleep better, are you supposed to just accept it? Kirsten Taylor, a nutritionist, naturopath and sleep practitioner, and founder of SleepDrops, has spent 23 years helping people of all ages, including pe... more

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“His body was here, but his mind wasn’t.” Dave Parish’s dad Graham was a Wellington plumber who loved his job. When he was made redundant in 2001, something shifted. Over the next two decades the warning signs built up: withdrawal, grumpiness, hearin... more

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Recent Guests

Rabikah Begum
Gerontologist, registered nurse, and clinical and principal workforce lead
Aged Care Association
Episode: Aged Care NZ: Staffing, NASC Assessments & What Families Can Do with Rabikah Begum
Kirsten Taylor
Nutritionist, naturopath, sleep practitioner and founder of SleepDrops
SleepDrops
Episode: Is Bad Sleep Just Part of Ageing? With Kirsten Taylor
Dave Parish
Insurance professional sharing his family's experience of his father's dementia
Episode: The Long Goodbye: My Dad’s Dementia Journey | Dave Parish | The Next Bit Podcast
Steve Taylor
Relationship counsellor and mediator with 25 years' experience
Episode: Is It Too Soon? Finding Love After Bereavement (with Steve Taylor)
Gretchen Williamson
Investment advisor at Craig's Investment Partners
Craig's Investment Partners
Episode: The Retirement Money Mistake Almost Everyone Makes
Grant Schofield
Chief Science Officer at PreCure; former professor of public health at Auckland University of Technology
PreCure; Auckland University of Technology
Episode: Choose Your Hard: Professor Grant Schofield on Taking Back Control of Your Health
Brendan Reidy
Branch Manager at Perpetual Guardian
Perpetual Guardian
Episode: Enduring Power of Attorney: The Document Everyone Delays (And What It Costs You)
Lisa Oakley
HR and employment relations specialist
Independent consultant / HR advisor
Episode: Sunset Exits: The Truth About Ageism at Work (with Lisa Oakley)
Brendan Reedy
Branch Manager at Perpetual Guardian, estate planning expert
Perpetual Guardian
Episode: Die Without One, Lose Control of Everything

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Hannah McQueen
Host of The Next Bit Podcast (as introduced in episodes); founder of a financial services firm.
Mark Leishman
Co-host (appears as host in intro/format); provides financial and aging-related context.

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Aged Care NZ: Staffing, NASC Assessments & What Families Can Do with Rabikah Begum
Q: What could families do to support that facility or to support their loved one?
Begum recommends talking with parents about the possibility of residential care and discussing care needs and expectations with a facility before signing an agreement. Families can also ask facility managers or clinical managers about volunteering, including helping residents walk or joining them for meals.
Aged Care NZ: Staffing, NASC Assessments & What Families Can Do with Rabikah Begum
Q: Can you help us understand what staffing requirements rest homes, aged care facilities need to maintain?
Begum says minimum staffing levels are set in providers' contractual agreements with Health New Zealand. The required numbers vary by care category and facility size, while staffing above the minimum is up to the provider and comes at its own cost.
Is Bad Sleep Just Part of Ageing? With Kirsten Taylor
Q: So if someone listening today has tried everything with regards to their sleep, what do you want them to take away from today's session or what is one thing that they could do this week?
Taylor urges listeners to have hope and start with a few manageable changes, such as setting consistent sleep and wake times, making the room darker and establishing a wind-down routine.
Is Bad Sleep Just Part of Ageing? With Kirsten Taylor
Q: So if you're struggling to sleep, what should be the first thing that you do?
Taylor recommends looking at individual patterns and potential underlying causes rather than relying on one remedy. She says people can start with sleep habits and consult a doctor, particularly before changing medication.
The Long Goodbye: My Dad’s Dementia Journey | Dave Parish | The Next Bit Podcast
Q: What would you want families noticing changes in a parent right now to know?
Dave advises them to seek help early and not wait for someone to offer it. He says seemingly minor changes in habits or behaviour can be signs, and families should not assume the system will identify and address them without their advocacy.

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The show focuses on aging well in New Zealand, pairing practical guidance with expert perspectives across health, legal, financial, and housing topics. Recent episodes center on navigating the residential care system, understanding retirement village contracts, funding and care options for aging at home, dementia care, and strategies to unlock home equity or manage intergenerational finances. A standout feature is the emphasis on early planning, independent advice, and transparent comparisons of care options, contracts, and subsidies, often framed through real families' experiences rather than theory. The host duo brings a pragmatic, inclusive tone aimed at empowering listeners to stay independent, financially secure, and informed as they p... more

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