Residential Care
Healthcare for the elderly – a geographic lottery
12 Apr 2018
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?
11 Apr 2017
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
8 Jul 2016
Two Christchurch housing services providing supervised homes for vulnerable young people have closed. Audio
Half of all older New Zealanders die in residential care
12 Jun 2015
A study has found almost half of New Zealanders are living in residential care when they die. Audio