UNDERSTAFFING HAS DIRE IMPACT ON AGED CARE
Understaffing in the aged care sector in Aotearoa New Zealand is the focus of this year’s Caregivers Week, which runs 22 March to 26…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
$84m TO CLOSE NURSING PAY GAP
The cost to the government of ending pay disparity between registered nurses in aged care and those in public hospitals is $84 million a…
DEMAND ACROSS BIOTECH SPECTRUM FOR SOLUTIONS TO HEALTH & ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES
On average, people are living longer, their lives are busier, they have poorer diets and exercise less which is leading to increasing rates of…
Healthy Ageing: Study Finds Microbiome ‘Signature’
While the importance of the gut microbiome is well documented, its role in the human ageing process is still unclear, however, a large set…
WORLD SLEEP DAY
Friday is world sleep day and sleep is just as important for wellness as exercise and nutrition, said ExerciseNZ chief executive Richard Beddie. Sleep…
Vaccine Deployment a Challenge to New Zealand’s Cold Chain Network
Deployment of COVID-19 vaccines around the country will challenge New Zealand’s cold chain network on a scale rarely experienced before. The process of sourcing…
Care Dignity & Respect – Fundamental Reform Needed
In their Report, titled Care, Dignity and Respect, Royal Commissioners Tony Pagone QC and Lynelle Briggs AO call for fundamental reform of the aged care…
Low Haemoglobin Count, Older Age and High BMI are Possible Risk Factors
A low haemoglobin count, older age and high BMI are possible risk factors for developing nerve damage after cancer treatment, a UNSW-led study has…
COVID-19 Concerns Drive Immune Interest
Key health related trends from the top ten with a particularly positive influence on dairy are led by Innova’s #5 Top Ten Trend 2021….
Aged Care Hero: Kris Monopolis, Ultimate Care Kensington Court Village, Nelson
“Kris Monopolis has only been at Ultimate Care Kensington Court Village since November 2020 but he is already a hit with the residents and…
Oceania Early Adapter of Saliva Testing
Oceania Healthcare has been an early adapter of saliva testing for Coronavirus. Since August 2020 Oceania engaged in discussions with key stakeholders including DHB…
Walking After A Stroke
While most of his fellow engineering students were focussing on manufacturing industries, Andrew McDaid wanted to find ways to use his mechanical nous for…