LifestyleEmbrace your inner nanaThe trend for hobbies and habits of yesteryear is back in vogue your inner.01 Oct 04:30 PM
Aged careAnti-ageing industry quiet on riskHowever, a new book has revealed a disturbing lack of safety regulations in an industry promising an extended youth.10 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandUrgent plan needed for over-65s - reportAn urgent care plan is needed to meet the needs of NZ's over 65 population which will rise by 84pc in the next 15 years, according to a review.07 Sep 11:42 PM
Small BusinessSuccess: Flooring firm tries to avoid slip upsImpact-absorbent tiles could become a safety feature in rest homes.05 Sep 05:30 PM
Small Business<i>Craig McIvor</i>: Sins of the father ensuring the continuity of family-owned firmsSimple handover plan can remove the angst and smooth the transition of a family business to a new generation.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandRest homes reject DHB demand for birth detailsRest homes are refusing to comply with a demand to find old people's birth certificates to prove they are eligible for care subsidies.30 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandBuy before you dieThe cost of dying has taken on a new twist - you can now put a funeral on layby much like any other consumer good.21 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM makes a case for compulsory superJohn Key says public opinion has shifted since compulsory superannuation was rejected in a 1997 referendum.16 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Susan St John & Claire Dale:</i> Pension rules causing stress and ill health16 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldFBI forces the 'granddad bandit' robber into retirementHe was ageing, bald and a bit pot-bellied, but the man whom the FBI dubbed the 'Granddad Bandit' was, above all, brazen.12 Aug 10:00 PM
Aged careAbuse of trust hitting elderlyFinancial abuse is the second most common form of maltreatment of older people, and the economic downturn may be aggravating the situation.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTwins celebrate century of sisterhood'I like fat. There's no fat on the blessed meat now.' So said Audrey Duthie when asked the secret to living a long life.04 Aug 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Gillian Marie:</i> Rest homes must be more than holding cells for elderlyGillian Marie says we must take action to ensure seniors are not denied their right to quality care.28 Jul 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Geoff Harper:</i> Country's rest home industry leaves a lot to be desiredGeoff Harper asks whether we are warehousing our elderly for profit.26 Jul 04:00 PM
