As Aotearoa faces the challenges of an ageing population, New Zealand Health Group is thrilled to announce a new partnership with Age Concern, strengthening our commitment to support older New Zealanders to live well now and in the future.
The collaboration will see Aotearoa’s largest in-home and community care and support provider and the leading national charity and advocacy group for older people align their efforts to help older adults live full and connected lives.
“New Zealand Health Group is privileged to support older New Zealanders to recover, live well, and thrive in their own homes and communities – keeping them close to their whānau and friends and helping to avoid unnecessary hospitalisations,” says New Zealand Health Group Chief Executive Jane Kelley.
“As our population ages and we reach an estimated 1.2 million people aged over 65 by 2034*, more Kiwis will choose to ‘age in place’ and we’re committed to providing the responsive, highly-skilled, and holistic care they need to stay in their own homes.
“Our new partnership with Age Concern is an exciting milestone on our journey to kai whanaungatanga – act in partnership – with older people in our communities, helping us to achieve our vision of healthcare services closer to home which improve the health and wellbeing of all New Zealanders.”
With years of experience in the healthcare industry, New Zealand Health Group’s team of skilled health professionals and support workers are trained to provide high-quality care which meets the unique needs of ageing people. Through Geneva Healthcare, HealthCare NZ, Solora, NZCL, Private Care NZ, and Freedom Medical Alarms, we support older people nationwide to live independent lives in the comfort of home.
Age Concern New Zealand Chief Executive Karen Billings-Jensen says the new partnership will help both organisations better understand the unique needs of older New Zealanders.
“We are thrilled to partner with New Zealand Health Group, as this collaboration represents another step forward in our commitment to enhancing the wellbeing of older New Zealanders,” says Karen or Billings-Jensen.
“Together, we can better understand their unique needs and ensure that the voices of older New Zealanders are heard and respected. By working with local communities, both our organisations aim to support older people to age well in their own homes, surrounded by the familiarity and comfort they cherish.”
*According to Office for Seniors
