Chocolate Linked to Lower Cardio Disease Risk – Consistency is the Key
Good news chocolate lovers, regular chocolate consumption may lower Coronary Artery Disease (CAD) risk. A new study has identified cocoa content and flavonoid amounts…
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New Mindsets for Kiwis over 50
New Zealand Seniors’ latest report found that more than one in three (35.8%) New Zealanders over 50 are considering moving to a different region,…
Helius Announces Exclusive Move with DATAPHARM
New Zealand’s largest licenced medicinal cannabis company, Helius Therapeutics, has announced an exclusive partnership with DATAPHARM focused on delivering leading prescriber education programmes and…
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day
Sometimes, people don’t respect their elders. Abuse towards elders is very real and happens most commonly at the hands of family members or close…
Piecemeal Approach to Change is Insufficient – CFFC
Retirement village legislation is at risk of becoming outdated and unfit for purpose, requiring urgent review to eliminate unfair terms in contracts and better…
COVID-19 Update – watch now
Update from COVID-19 Response Minister Chris Hipkins and Director-General of Health Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
OLDER ADULTS’ MENTAL HEALTH THE FOCUS OF NEWLY FUNDED SCREENING TOOL
The development of a new tool to provide mental health screening for older adults and enable early interventions has been funded by The Ian…
Banks help Seniors get Tech-Savvy
Age Concern estimates that 30% of seniors do not use the internet. With banks phasing out cheques, seniors may not be set up to…
Nurses to Strike Tomorrow
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation said its 30,000 members who work in DHBs have voted overwhelmingly to reject the second offer in their current…
Aged Care Hero – Natalie Fulton
Natalie Fulton, Recreational Therapist at Summerset on the Coast, Paraparaumu was attracted to her role as she has always enjoyed working with the elderly….
Malnutrition a Complex Issue
It is acknowledged that causes of malnutrition in Aged Care are complex and that many facilities have striven to improve the nutritional quality of…
Using Colour To Boost Health & Happiness
When it comes to keeping rest home residents happy and healthy, emotional wellbeing is incredibly important. As people age certain things become more difficult….