Income in advanced age: Findings from LiLACS NZ presents key findings about the sources of income for Māori (aged 80 to 90 years) and non-Māori (aged 85 years) and their attitudes towards their money situation.
The findings are from a population-based sample of people in advanced age living in the Bay of Plenty, who are taking part in a longitudinal study of advanced ageing, called Life and Living in Advanced Age: a Cohort Study in New Zealand – Te Puā waitanga O Ngā Tapuwae Kia Ora Tonu (LiLACS NZ).
Together with other findings from LiLACS NZ this information will assist the health sector, especially health policy analysts, planners and health care providers from district health boards, primary health organisations, and Māori health providers, to plan and deliver services to people in advanced age.
The report is available on the LiLACS NZ publications website.
Key Results
- New Zealand Superannuation (NZS) was the main source of income for most people in advanced age.
- Māori were twice as likely as non-Māori to report the NZS was their only source of income.
- Māori were less likely than non-Māori to feel comfortable with their money situation