Aged Care Sector Welcomes Government Pfizer Rollout
The New Zealand Aged Care Association (NZACA) welcomes the Government’s decision to include rest home residents and staff in the first tranche of New…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
Innovation on Bibs
Before we all say, they’d never wear one, consider the number of patients and residents that actually need a bib to prevent embarrassing food…
COVID-19 Alert Level Rule Reminders
The Government has announced three active community cases, spurring a change in Alert Levels from midnight yesterday. Auckland is now at Alert Level 3,…
Voluntary Code of Practice
The Australian Government congratulates the Aged Care Workforce Industry Council on its official launch of the Voluntary Industry Code of Practice. Minister for Senior…
Researchers Develop Food Inks
Researchers from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore), Singapore University of Technology and Design (SUTD) and Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) have developed a…
The Producers: Daily Health Warrior
Meet the new daily health warrior, Daily Good Tonics. A range of delicious infusions packed full of organic, superhero ingredients. Each tonic is formulated…
Vaccination Easy as Grabbing a Coffee
Starbucks wants to make getting a coronavirus vaccine in the United States as easy as grabbing a grande latte. Washington State officials tapped the…
LONELINESS DOESN’T HAVE AN AGE
Moving into an independent living facility with access to a range of services and activities is a big step for older adults. On the…
PLAN ON MANAGING COMMUNITY CASES OVER SUMMER
At the end of last year, the New Zealand Government announced it had a resurgence plan in place to manage any community cases over…
COVID-19 Vaccines Will Play a Critical Role
The green light for New Zealand’s first COVID-19 vaccine could be granted in just over a week. “We’re making swift progress towards vaccinating New…
Spirit of Collaboration Has to Prevail
More than 2,800 scientists from 130 countries gathered last week in a virtual forum hosted by the World Health Organization to identify knowledge gaps…
Alleged Care Abuse at Regis Nedlands
Distressed relatives have rushed to Regis Nedlands, an aged care facility in Perth’s western suburbs, demanding more information about multiple allegations of physical abuse…