As you lounge by the beach or unwind in the shade, why not delve into some of the most riveting aged care page-turners this summer? From funding formulas to equity challenges, this collection has all the drama, intrigue, and data analysis to round out the relaxation period. Here’s your ultimate guide to the must-reads for those who love aged care as much as they love a good book:
1. Grant Thornton (2010) – Aged Residential Care Service Review
A 14-year-old classic that aged like a fine wine! Revisit this prophetic masterpiece that forecasted the aged care storm we’re weathering today. Spoiler: the demand curve only goes up.
2. Ernst & Young (2019) – Aged Residential Care Funding Model Review
A thriller for the policy wonk in you! EY’s blockbuster review exposes the cracks in the funding model with twists and turns that’ll leave you shouting, “Needs-based funding when?!”
3. NZIER (2022) – Assessing the equity issues facing aged residential care over the coming decade
A deep dive into the perils of declining homeownership and rising inequities. Perfect for fans of dystopian tales, but with fewer laser beams and more spreadsheets.
4. Aged Care Association (2022) – Supporting equitable and timely access to aged residential care
This interRAI-powered exposé is a gripping read about postcode lotteries in care. It’s less about whodunnit and more about where-it’s-done.
5. Sapere (2024) – A review of aged care funding and service models
A strategic epic chronicling the trials of aged care: funding gaps, unmet needs, and workforce woes. Think The Lord of the Rings—if Frodo carried a policy redesign instead of the One Ring.
6. Ansell Strategic (2024) – New Zealand Aged Residential Care Financial Performance Study
A nail-biter for finance buffs! Rising costs, plummeting profits, and the shadow of a two-tiered system loom large in this sobering tale of survival.
7.Aged Care Commissioner (2024) – Amplifying the voices of older people across Aotearoa New Zealand
This heartfelt saga chronicles the epic quest for better transitions of care, continuity of services, and culturally appropriate support. Packed with insights from thousands of older Kiwis and their families, it’s a must-read for anyone who dreams of a world where hospital discharges don’t feel like cliffhangers.
8. Aged Care Association (2024) – Aged Residential Care Sector Profile
Wrap up your summer reading with this comprehensive snapshot of the sector, combining survey data with a dash of existential dread. Essential reading for anyone who loves a good graph.
So grab your sunnies, a cool drink, and one of these policy-packed gems. It might not be your typical beach read, but who says aged care can’t be this exciting?
(Disclaimer: While we’ve dressed these reports up as beach reads, they probably won’t make you laugh—but a frustrated cry isn’t out of the question. At least the funding models will keep you guessing!)
