Inquiry Report: Effectiveness of arrangements to check the standard of services provided by rest homes Last Publication Date: 01 Dec 2009 There are about 34,000 people living in 715 certified rest homes throughout the country. Older people who live in rest homes are some of the most…
Turning 65 Last Publication Date: 01 Nov 2009 To Work or not to work? Findings from a survey of 65 year old New Zealanders Many people reconsider workforce participation about the age of 65 years.…
The Social Report 2009 Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 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…
The Working Patterns of Older Workers Last Publication Date: 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…
Older People’s Housing Futures in 2050: Three Scenarios for an Ageing Society Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 This research investigates the patterns of housing futures likely to be evident among people 65 years and older between 2010 and 2050. It is directed to…
Inquiry Report: Ministry of Social Development: Changes to the case management of sickness and invalids’ beneficiaries Last Publication Date: 01 Oct 2009 In 2008/09, the Ministry of Social Development (the Ministry) spent about $1.9 billion on sickness and invalids' benefits, providing income support to people who were unable…
Qualitative Study of Elderly Pacific Informal Caregivers of a Young Person with an Illness or Disability Last Publication Date: 18 Sep 2009 This research describes the experiences of elderly Pacific caregivers caring for young people with a chronic illness or disability, and what they need to support their…
Identifying the resilience of the New Zealand workforce in a recession Last Publication Date: 01 Sep 2009 This report outlines a new approach to examining the risks to the New Zealand workforce arising from the current recession. It uses both qualitative and quantitative…
Who Cares for People with Schizophrenia: Family carers' health, circumstances and adjustment Last Publication Date: 01 Aug 2009 Family carers of people with schizophrenia are an important part of the mental health sector landscape, yet there are few studies of representative samples to inform…
