In demand: providing a home away from home
For many, a residential care facility is their final home - but as the number of elderly New Zealanders increases, will there be enough beds to meet demand?
Aged care
A place to call home for the golden years
A place to call home for the golden years
Many older people looking to downsize sell their home and move to a retirement village. The ODT series on ageing continues with health reporter Mike Houlahan looking at some of the options.
Ross Home - A Century of Care
Ross Home - A Century of Care
A documentary produced to celebrate 100 years of Ross Home looking at its history, facilities, functions and commitment to the community.
DHB aged-care focus shifting
DHB aged-care focus shifting
Health boards have becoming increasingly tougher on assessing residents for aged-care funding and have a preference to fund home-care services, Forsyth Barr broker Lyn Howe says.
Wage rises throw up challenges for aged-care sector
Wage rises throw up challenges for aged-care sector
The equal pay increase approved by the Government this week is an aged-care sector-wide issue with significant ramifications given the potential pressure on operating costs for a sector battling to generate a satisfactory return.