Looking for help with navigating the ageing process? Feeling like you need help but not sure where to start? In this section, we breakdown concepts that are important for older people requiring care, including how an interRAI assessment works, your rights when receiving services, and the complaints process. You’ll also find resources that debunk statistics about ageing, highlight cutting edge research, and profile key concepts for aged care professionals.
Statistics about ageing
How the system works
Statistics about ageing
Demystifying who lives in care According to Health New Zealand's quarterly reporting from care providers, 35,591 people were living in aged residential care in September 2023. In the 2023 Census, there were 828,600 people aged 65 and over recorded as living in New Zealand. This means fewer than 5% of...
How the system works
What are the odds of ending up in a care home?
The statistical odds that you might need residential care (or go to a care home) are low. These odds do increase with age if combined with significant health and/or other needs, by which time it’s often a perfect solution. For example: the percentage of the population living in a care...
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