Ryman Healthcare Keen Sponsor of Healthcare Innovation
The inaugural HealthTech Supernode Challenge, sponsored by Ryman Healthcare, has uncovered some inspiring healthcare solutions. Rick Davies, Ryman Healthcare’s Head of Technology and Innovation…
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Reflecting the Interests of the Residents
Our newest aged care hero is the lovely Trish Tilbury from Summerset by the Ranges in Levin. Tilbury works primarily in the Memory Care…
Turmeric Still Trending with some Inspired Innovation
This year’s pandemic has seen consumers become increasingly concerned about their health and wellbeing, seeking better-for-you diets and nutrition. According to Whole Foods Market’s…
Nurse Keen to Share Aged Care Knowledge
Registered Nurse Gloria Petrie (pictured on right) always wanted to be a nurse since the age of four, when she broke her arm and…
World Vegan Day New Zealand Style
The first World Vegan Day was in 1994 to celebrate 60 years of the UK Vegan Society and to highlight what was then very…
Sweetcorn – on the Menu this December
Sweetcorn, corn or maize came from the American continent but is now grown throughout the world. In grain form, maize is the staple diet…
Tuned Lighting Helps Nursing Home Residents Get Better Sleep
A study led by researchers at the Brown University School of Public Health found that using tuned LED lighting cut in half the number…
Ageing Population Market Driver for Incontinence Products
The latest research studies on the Incontinence Pads Market shows that worldwide the adult incontinence market is set to gain momentum. Incontinence pads are…
Report on Inspection of Aged Care Facilities In Alert Levels 3 and 4
The Chief Ombudsman has said that his independent inspections of privately run aged care facilities offer some valuable lessons for the sector. Peter Boshier’s…
Elder Abuse & Neglect the Norm Not the Exception
The Royal Commission in Australia into the Aged Care Sector has been a two-year-long inquiry where distressing accounts of abuse and neglect have been…
Product Showcase: Ark’s Straw Clip
ARK’s Straw Clip helps manage difficult situations by holding the straw securely to the cup. No more “chasing” the straw around. The Straw Clips…
Product Showcase: Travel Flask
The All in One Travel Flask has an innovative design that includes multiple functions. In addition to it being a drinking vessel, it also…