Esther Perriam
Growing number of older renters waiting for housing solutions
According to a report by the Retirement Commission, in 25 years 40% of over 65-year-olds will be paying rent. Against this backdrop, the retirement sector is increasingly getting out of providing… Audio
Eldercare sector : protecting the elderly, screening visitors
The aged care sector has formed an industry task force to deal with the challenges posed by Covid-19, and is now bringing in restrictions on visitors in line with Ministry of Health pandemic safety… Audio
New Brighton frustrated by town upgrade confusion
Frustrated New Brighton residents are so fed up with getting no information about three major projects for their suburb they've taken matters into their own hands. The Christchurch suburb has been the… Audio
Mounting challenges for resthomes
The challenges facing resthomes, and why some have an uncertain future. Kathryn Ryan talks to Esther Perriam from Eldernet - which is a leading information provider about services relating to older… Audio
Six years after quake, stress remains part of daily life
Six years on from the Christchurch earthquakes, one in five residents of the city say the disaster is still taking its toll. The latest wellbeing survey by the Canterbury DHB found people living in… Audio
Caring for elderly family members
As the population ages, an increasing number of people are caring not only for children, but their own elderly parents as well, often while holding down a full time job. Esther Perriam has some… Audio