Social Connections Matter
As we age, staying connected socially is crucial. For many older people in the community, loneliness and isolation impact significantly; research shows that 20…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
TOUCHPOINT ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTION
British company Veraco has developed a range of antimicrobial protective covers for touchpoints and touchscreens. The technology breaks down the biological makeup of dangerous…
CCTV PILOT PROGRAMME
The SA Health CCTV pilot programme in aged care is an Australian-first, set up to explore the acceptability and viability of using audio-visual surveillance…
Multiple Failures Identified in HDC Report
A report out from the Health & Disability Commissioner regarding the care provided to a woman while a resident at Radius Elloughton Gardens gives…
Newmarch House 2nd Deadliest COVID-19 Cluster – CEO to Appear Before Inquiry
After the release of the final report by the royal commission into aged care Grant Millard, head of Anglicare Sydney has been summoned to appear…
Pasifika Encouraged to get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pacific Nursing Section of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is asking the Pasifika community to accept the COVID-19 vaccine and says the…
International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
Aotearoa’s $6 billion fresh produce industry has rolled out a localised UN initiative, as it celebrates the launch of the International Year of Fruits…
Palliative Care 2021 Lecture Series
Thanks to the generous support of the Cancer Research Trust NZ, Hospice New Zealand are delighted to present the Palliative Care Lecture Series in 2021….
ALZHEIMERS NZ CONFERENCE CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Join the 2021 Alzheimers NZ Conference in November in Auckland. Submit an abstract and share your ideas. The Conference will take place on the…
NEW REMINISCENCE APP
A new reminiscence app designed by and for people living with dementia is among the recipients of a $3 million Government fund to help…
RESEARCH FINDS EXERCISE BOOSTS BLOOD FLOW TO BRAIN
A new study has found that exercise may help older adults by slowing the onset of memory loss and dementia. The US results from…
OCTOBER CONFIRMED FOR MEDICINAL CANNABIS SUMMIT
Following the success of New Zealand’s first medicinal cannabis summit last year, organisers have confirmed MedCan 2021 will take place in Auckland on 12 and 13…