How McKenzie Village Connected Its Community

McKenzie Lifestyle Village in Geraldine, New Zealand, did it differently, committing to bringing every resident with them on the technology journey. The results show what's possible when a village commits to full community adoption.

A device designed around the person, not the other way around

The CareHub is configured for each person: large print for those who need it, plenty of volume, entertainment and content personalised to what each resident enjoys. For residents who've never owned a smartphone, or who've quietly given up on technology after one too many frustrating experiences, the CareHub changes the equation entirely. It's not asking them to meet technology halfway. It comes to them.

Residents who feel genuinely connected

At McKenzie, residents aren't just tolerating their CareHub, they're using it. Wendy uses Lumin constantly: checking what's on, requesting maintenance, staying across appointments, even when she's away on holiday.

The Lumin App has been a game changer for us

Steve Wakeman, Village Manager at McKenzie Lifestyle Village: "We can send an important safety message to every resident with the push of a button. This keeps the whole village current and ahead of the technology needs of our residents."

How McKenzie Village Connected Its Community - Lumin

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