“Our electorate has the oldest average age in New Zealand, so the release of Labour’s Senior Citizen’s Policy is of significant interest to many within the electorate,” says Rob McCann, Labour Candidate for the Ōtaki Electorate.
“As we are all going to get older, how we care for our elderly affects every single one of us.
“Many will be wondering why those who work in the aged care are some of the lowest paid in our community. Careers undertake important and vital work and need to be supported.
The working group will also be tasked with advising on an agreed timeframe and funding to implement:
oA continuum of care model that puts the older person at the centre of an individualised plan, starting from ageing in place at home to hospital, respite and palliative care
oAgreed staffing levels for safe residential care, dementia care and home and community care
oConsistent provision of elder abuse and neglect prevention services across the country
“We must also ensure our senior citizens are looked after. After all, they worked all their lives to help build up many of the assets that this government has now sold.
“National has put its head in the sand regarding the affordability of Superannuation:
“Labour has been listening to the needs of our senior citizens and the aged care sector. We will ensure that the system is fair and works,” says Mr McCann.
