The Working Patterns of Older Workers Published: 01 Oct 2009 This paper describes the characteristics, jobs, working time patterns, employment conditions and employment outcomes of older workers using data collected in Statistics New Zealand’s Survey of…
'Ageing in Place': The Views of Older Homeowners about Housing Maintenance, Renovation and Adaptation Published: 01 Jul 2006 This report presents the findings of research into the ability of older homeowners to continue living in their own homes. The research showed the significance of…
Evaluation of a Gerontology Nurse Specialist in Primary Care Published: 09 Aug 2011 This report is an evaluation of a demonstration site coordinated by Health Workforce New Zealand. A gerontology nurse specialist in primary care identifies at-risk older adults…
Third generation parenting Published: 01 Jul 2005 Social Work Now, Issue 30, pages 27-30 A vivid memory from my practitioner days is the anguish of an older Māori woman deciding whether to commit herself…
The Social Report 2007 Published: 01 Oct 2007 The Social Report has four key aims: to report on social indicators that complement existing economic and environmental indicators; to compare New Zealand with other countries; to contribute to…
Grandfathers: Their changing family roles and contributions Published: 01 Mar 2006 This Families Commission report seeks to redress a gap in our understanding by exploring issues related to grandfathering, and draws on a wide range of published…
Village People: The changing role of retirement villages in New Zealand's ageing society Published: 01 Dec 2005 New Zealanders pride themselves on being members of a diverse society, a wholly inclusive society which is unique from any other. However, one way in which…
New Zealand Framework for Dementia Care Published: 21 Nov 2013 This publication provides DHBs and the health and social support sectors with a guide for developing their dementia care pathways. The framework has three guiding principles:following…
Elder abuse and neglect: Exploration of risk and protective factors Published: 01 Jan 2008 This Families Commission report on elder abuse and neglect examines what makes older people vulnerable to abuse and neglect, and what reduces their risk. This is…
Retirement Security and Financial Literacy in New Zealand: Policy Lessons from Abroad Published: 01 Mar 2013 Most industrialized countries have in recent decades seen their long-standing retirement income policies challenged by demographic challenges (longer life expectancy and lower fertility rates), accompanied by…
