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…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
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…
Product Showcase: Food Bumper Plate – Tableware Aid
Ideal for people who want to use conventional tableware, but have difficulty getting food onto utensils. Practical for people who tend to push food…
Reducing Germ Transmission
Reduce harmful germ transmission with ALUROHQ Hand Sanitising Foam Using a good quality hand sanitiser can reduce our exposure to germs. Alcohol-free ALUROHQ Hand…
Osteoarthritis Research a Step Closer
University of South Australia researchers are a step closer to finding a new biomarker for osteoarthritis. Using new state-of-the-art imaging techniques to identify signs of…
Euthanasia Bill A Risk to Vulnerable?
Hospice New Zealand has said that euthanasia has no place in palliative care. Palliative care, as defined by WHO ‘intends ‘neither to hasten nor postpone…
NurseCare – the Intelligent Nurse Call System for Aged Care
NurseCare is an intelligent nurse call system that is ideal for hospitals, clinics, nursing homes and other healthcare institutions. It is based on advanced IP technology and…
Codeine Move Welcomed
Medsafe, which made the decision to reschedule all codeine and codeine-containing medicines last year, has confirmed that all codeine and codeine-containing medicines will become…
Kellogg’s Inclusive and Accessible Packaging Design
Kellogg’s in the UK has launched a trial of Coco Pops boxes for blind and partially sighted people in 60 Co-op stores. In partnership with…
Phytaphix Launches
Ireland-based Phytaphix, which specialises in plant-based nutrition products, is launching an immune support product this month dubbed Immune Phix. The founder of the company,…