Plant-Based Foods Trending as Mainstream
Plant-based eating has become a mainstream movement. Globally retail sales of plant-based foods have experienced strong growth. Meat and dairy continue to drive plant-based…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
Our Demand for Quality, Your Excellence in Care
This has been a big year for the healthcare supply chain. BOC has been committed to working with hospitals, medical centres and aged care…
Technology Radically changes how we Sanitise Air, Surfaces and Hands
A new range of eco-friendly sanitisers, made in New Zealand, launches and will challenge reliance on harsh chemicals and alcohol to keep our environments…
Seniors Advisory Panel Focus on Auckland being Age-Friendly
Auckland City Council’s demographic advisory panels had their inaugural meeting via zoom during the recent lockdown, so the opportunity for the Seniors Advisory Panel…
SuperGold Card Safe Under National
Under a National Government, the SuperGold card will not only be safe but will be enhanced. Judith Collins made the announcement on International Older…
Shall We Dance?
Falls in seniors is a leading cause on demands on the healthcare system and impacts mortality. They can be caused by a range of…
Referendum on Knife Edge as Election Nears
With the General Election only weeks away, an independent survey of 1,300 Kiwis shows the referendum on legalising the personal use of cannabis is…
PLAYGROUNDS FOR SENIORS
Just as it is very important for growing children to exercise, it’s also important for older adults. Fitting in fitness for seniors can be…
Ryman Collab with Food Nation
Ryman Healthcare is collaborating with food production company Food Nation, a supplier of plant-based products that will go into dishes on Ryman retirement villages’…
Pharmacies are under Pressure, Out of Pocket and Disillusioned – Where is the Govt Support?
Guild calls on the government to give pharmacies access to promised financial support. The Pharmacy Guild of New Zealand (the Guild) has significant concerns…
Under-investment in Health Research Shows
“When it comes to health research policies Labour, National and Greens scrape in with pass marks, while New Zealand First and ACT are given…
COVID-19 Pandemic Impact on Nurse Welfare
Dr Matt Roskruge discusses his research into the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and lockdown on nurses in Aotearoa New Zealand. He is co-director…