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New Zealand’s aged care shortage, especially for dementia patients, is forcing families to move loved ones far from home due to lack of local beds.
Aged care bed shortages in New Zealand, particularly for dementia patients, are forcing families to relocate loved ones far from home due to a lack of local facilities.
The Aged Care Association attributes the crisis to decades of under-investment and policy failures, with demand rising sharply as the population ages.
Patients with advanced dementia face unsafe conditions when care isn’t available nearby, leading to delayed hospital discharges and system strain.
Despite a new ministerial advisory group and past recommendations, progress on expanding beds—especially in rural areas—remains slow.
Urgent action, including a dedicated infrastructure fund and workforce equity reforms, is needed to ensure people receive timely, appropriate care.
La escasez de cuidados para ancianos en Nueva Zelanda, especialmente para pacientes con demencia, está obligando a las familias a trasladar a sus seres queridos lejos de casa debido a la falta de camas locales.