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Bite Sized: Why where you live matters when you need aged care

Where you live shouldn’t determine how well you’re cared for as you age - but in New Zealand, it often does. In this bite-sized episode of The Next Bit, Hannah McQueen and Mark Leishman are joined by Tracey Martin, CE of the Aged Care Association of New Zealand, to unpack the reality of aging in rural and regional communities. Because aging in a major city can look very different from aging in a small town, especially when it comes to rest homes, hospital access, specialist care, and wait times. In this episode, we discuss: The most common triggers that lead to residential aged care Why many admissions happen suddenly through the hospital system The unique challenges rural families face The emotional and logistical strain of navigating care alone How guilt impacts families. We also explore an uncomfortable truth: sometimes where you live shapes the options you have. While not everything is within our control, understanding how the system works, and having conversations earlier, can give families more choice and clarity later. Live well and independent for longer. Get your whole of person assessment at https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CVk_0 --------- Aged Care Symposium 2026, 𝗨𝗻𝗹𝗼𝗰𝗸𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗻𝗴𝗲, invites people across aged residential care to speak up, share ideas, and help shape solutions that strengthen practice, teamwork, and resident experience. Built around the theme 𝗖𝗵𝗮𝗺𝗽𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗜𝗺𝗽𝗮𝗰𝘁, 𝗜𝗻𝗳𝗹𝘂𝗲𝗻𝗰𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗢𝘁𝗵𝗲𝗿𝘀, 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗔𝘀𝗸, this one-day symposium is about building confidence, sparking new thinking, and recognising the collective wisdom that grows when we learn from one another - whether you’re new to the sector or bring years of experience. 📅 Friday 24 April | 8.30am–4.30pm 📍 Trafalgar Centre Northern Extension, Nelson Open to all RN’s, Clinical Managers and anyone in support and allied health roles. To register, visit the ACA website on https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CVjb0 ---------- The Next Bit Hosts are: Hannah McQueen - Founder of Brightly Mark Leishman - New Zealand TV and Radio Broadcaster Join our community! We love to hear your feedback and questions. Instagram: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CVrd0 @thenextbitpodcast Facebook: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CVmL0 TikTok https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CVbK0 @thenextbitpodcast YouTube: https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CVj90 This podcast was written and produced by the amazing team at PodLab https://ap1.hubs.ly/y0CTrn0