Labour

Labour’s Aged Care spokesperson Steve Chadwick has ruled out any changes to asset testing for older New Zealanders who go into residential care.

Labour’s aged care policy for older New Zealanders released today addresses a growing concern that the current government is not doing enough to meet the health needs of our older citizens and has no plan for the future, says Labour’s Aged Care spokesperson, Steve Chadwick.

A Government funded booklet supposedly designed to improve access to home help will be seen by those who have had their home help slashed for exactly what it is - a cynical move by National to pull in votes, says Labour's spokesperson for Senior Citizens Steve Chadwick.

Increasing pressure on older people show there is an urgent need for an Elder Abuse prevention service in Rotorua, says  Labour’s  spokesperson for Senior Citizens and Aged Care Steve Chadwick.

The Government needs to act not just talk about respecting older New Zealanders, says Labour’s Aged Care spokesperson Steve Chadwick.

Older New Zealanders should not be barred from participating in jury trials because of their age, says Labour’s spokesperson for Senior Citizens Steve Chadwick.

The Law and Order Select Committee is currently considering restricting those 65 years and over from participating in jury service.

Extra funding for dementia care, while welcomed, comes at the cost of improved staffing levels and standardised training for qualified staff, says Labour’s Aged Care spokesperson Steve Chadwick.

“The role of the care giver is undervalued by this government and is yet again evidenced in this policy announcement,” Steve Chadwick said.

The latest Ministry of Social Development report, The Business of Ageing, firmly illustrates that the National Government is more focused on pressuring seniors to contribute to the economy than their overall health and wellbeing, says Labour’s spokesperson for Senior Citizens Steve Chadwick.

The Government’s announcement that it will limit access to the student loan living allowance for older New Zealanders is yet another short-sighted example of National’s approach to education, says Labour’s spokesperson for Senior Citizens Steve Chadwick.

Superannuitants are among a growing number of Kiwis floating on a rising tide of hardship, while the Government manufactures misinformation, says Labour’s spokesperson for Senior Citizens Steve Chadwick.