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…
HEALTH + WELLBEING
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…
CHT Aged Care Fund Applications Open
CHT Healthcare Trust (CHT) is a charitable trust that has been taking great care of older people for over 55 years. CHT’s dedication to…
What Food Do You Google?
Navigating the way to good food choices in the shopping aisle can be a challenge. Detailed information about the nutritional value of New Zealand…
Mental Health Awareness Week
On Monday September 21, Mental Health Awareness Week (MHAW) will begin and will reflect the challenges Kiwis have faced together in 2020. This year’s…
Celebration of DRT’s
Summerset is celebrating their professional Diversional and Recreational Therapists (DRTs) during National DRT Week (18 – 24 September). DRTs play a critical role in…
Join the Conversation or Be Left Behind
Attitudes to aged care are changing with COVID-19, particularly in Australia, where there is a heated debate around senior care during the pandemic. Australian…