Monthly Archives: April 2015

Should older people be encouraged to stay on longer in paid work?

Posted on April 24, 2015 by Age Concern New Zealand 'on research'

In many countries governments are encouraging older people to remain longer in paid work. Is this a good idea? What are the benefits and dis-benefits for individuals, the economy, society and business? I have been tossing around these questions and … Continue reading →

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Elder Law in New Zealand – what we all need to know

Posted on April 9, 2015 by Age Concern New Zealand 'on research'

Books on “Elder Law” are not rare overseas, most are published in (you have guessed it) the USA, but also other countries. They range in price from $2 to $250 and some of them date back to the 1990s. So … Continue reading →

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