新西兰的老年护理短缺,特别是痴呆症患者的护理短缺,迫使家庭由于缺乏当地床位,不得不将亲人搬到离家很远的地方。 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.

新西兰老年人床短缺,特别是对痴呆病人而言,由于缺乏当地设施,迫使家庭将亲人迁移到离家很远的地方。 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. 老年人护理协会将危机归因于数十年来投资不足和政策失败,随着人口老化,需求急剧上升。 The Aged Care Association attributes the crisis to decades of under-investment and policy failures, with demand rising sharply as the population ages. 患有老年痴呆症的病人在附近得不到护理时面临不安全的条件,导致医院出院延误和系统紧张。 Patients with advanced dementia face unsafe conditions when care isn’t available nearby, leading to delayed hospital discharges and system strain. 尽管有一个新的部长级咨询小组和以往的建议,但扩大床位——特别是在农村地区——的进展仍然缓慢。 Despite a new ministerial advisory group and past recommendations, progress on expanding beds—especially in rural areas—remains slow. 需要采取紧急行动,包括设立专门的基础设施基金和进行劳动力公平改革,以确保人们得到及时、适当的护理。 Urgent action, including a dedicated infrastructure fund and workforce equity reforms, is needed to ensure people receive timely, appropriate care.