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A new homecare business brings together seniors and young

A new homecare business brings together seniors and young

RNZ News10-07-2025
Loneliness is an increasingly documented problem among the elderly but they aren't alone.
It can also be felt by younger people - especially stay at home parents.
The Rockpool Collective
is a home care business is bringing the two together - setting up paid work for young parents providing in home support services to the elderly.
Co-founder joins Kathryn.
Co-founder of RockPool Collective, Libby McCarthy
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