Residential Care
The haves and have-nots of aged care
New Zealand's aged care sector faces huge inequities - while the flashiest ever has just opened in Auckland, many in smaller towns are closing Audio
The haves and have-nots of aged care
New Zealand's aged care sector faces huge inequities - while the flashiest ever has just opened in Auckland, many in smaller towns are closing
AudioHealthcare for the elderly – a geographic lottery
New research from the New Zealand Aged Care Association is revealing the geographical barriers for elderly New Zealanders wanting to move into care. Using interRAI health assessment data the report… Audio
Does CCDHB's ageing in place policy go too far?
Capital and Coast District Health Board is being accused of pushing the boundaries of its ageing in place policy to the detriment of older people. Kathryn Ryan talks to Chris Sanders, the General… Audio
Supported housing for young people in Christchurch close
Two Christchurch housing services providing supervised homes for vulnerable young people have closed. Audio
Half of all older New Zealanders die in residential care
A study has found almost half of New Zealanders are living in residential care when they die. Audio
