Aged Care
Dementia care
Professor June Andrews of the Dementia Services Development Centre at the University of Stirling is the author of 'Dementia: The One-Stop Guide: Practical advice for families, professionals, and… Audio
High workload, low wages undermine aged care workforce
The first survey of the demands on resthome and other aged care staff, most of them women, show a workforce being undermined by low wages and increasing workloads. Audio
Whanganui proposes sale of pensioner units
The fate of some of Whanganui's most vulnerable residents hangs in the balance as the city considers the future of its two hundred and seventy five pensioner units. Audio
Better dementia care
Nicci Gerrard of John's Campaign is fighting for better dementia care in UK hospitals inspired by her late father's experiences. Audio
Spectrum for 1 February 2015
Supergrans is a volunteer organisation which offers practical support to assist members of the community in acquiring life skills such as cooking, budgeting, menu planning, sewing and gardening… Audio
Dealing with the aging population
Dr Alexandre Kalache is the Co-President of the Global Alliance of International Longevity Centres, a consortium of think tanks on ageing in seventeen countries that is headquartered at Columbia… Audio
Ryman already looking for 3rd and 4th Melbourne village sites
Ryman Healthcare says its progress in Melbourne has been better-than-expected and it is looking for sites for its third and fourth village there. Audio
Arvida says its high exposure to aged care is an advantage
Arvida is touting its high exposure to aged care and government funding as its point of difference from other retirement village operators. Audio
Preparing the regions for the demands of an ageing population
As the population in provincial centres keeps ageing, and in some areas getting smaller, how will service levels be maintained, and the meet the needs of older people Demographic changes, including… Audio
Watchdog blames resthome for man's gangrene
The 70 year old had gone into St Winifred's Hospital for 18 days of respite care while his wife went overseas to visit family. Audio
NZ largest aged care provider reacts to Court decision
Workers in aged care homes have had a win in their courtroom battle for better pay - but it's unclear when they'll get a pay raise. Audio
Sue Moroney discusses what ruling means for women
The Health Minister, Jonathan Coleman, and the Women's Affairs Minister, Louise Upston, both declined to be interviewed. But joining us now is Labour's Women Affairs Spokesperson, Sue Moroney. Audio
Woman who iniated aged care court case speaks
Workers in aged care homes could face a long wait before they achieve pay parity with men in similar occupations. Audio
Long battle ahead for aged care workers
Workers in care homes face a long wait before they can achieve pay parity with similar occupations dominated by men. Audio
Resthome worker wins employment case
Resthome workers - most of whom are women - have won a major ruling in a landmark case that could see them awarded equal pay with men. Audio
A warning from resthome companies over equal pay
The resthome sector is warning a court ruling on pay will be catastrophic unless the goverment steps in with hundreds of millions of dollars. Audio
A major win for resthome workers
Resthome workers - most of whom are women - have won a major ruling in a landmark case that could see them awarded equal pay with men. Audio
Retirement village told to get rid of pong
A retirement village owner has been told to get rid of a smell that has been annoying neighbours for two and a half years. Audio
Call for new approach for dementia, aged residential care
An international expert on end-of-life care says major changes are needed in the way those with dementia are cared for in resthomes. Audio
Dr Ezekiel Emanuel
A leading American Doctor and health policy adviser says when he turns 75 he will decline all medical treatment. Audio