New research from the New Zealand Aged Care Association is revealing the geographical barriers for elderly New Zealanders wanting to move into care. Using interRAI health assessment data the report shows it takes longer to access residential care in the West Coast, Bay of Plenty, and Hawkes Bay compared to the national average. Kathryn Ryan talks to Simon Wallace the Chief Executive of the NZ Aged Care Association.
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