Benefits of Exercise for Seniors
A new study led by neuroscientists at UF’s College of Public Health and Health Professions has shed light on the benefits of exercise for…
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Students Share Tech Knowledge with Residents
Rangitoto College students have been sharing their technology knowledge with the residents of Arvida Knightsbridge community in Windsor Park, Auckland. The group of 8…
New Dental Healthcare Model
A new healthcare model in New Zealand aims to combat poor oral health and reduce barriers to preventive dental care. Dental costs are often…
Health Funding Commitment Needed by all Political Parties
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) has said it wants to see every political party commit to funding the…
Calls for more Māori and Pasifika Nurses
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) wants more details from campaigning political parties about how they will urgently fund…
New initiative for Younger-Onset Dementia successful in Canterbury
Dementia Canterbury’s unique holistic programme for people with Younger-Onset Dementia successfully reduces anxiety and stress for local whānau. The people-centred initiative matches people with Younger-Onset…
Empowering Aged Care Through Virtual Reality
In 2018, a milestone emerged – individuals over 64 surpassed children under 5 for the first time in history. This realisation ignited a spark…
Catering to ‘Active Agers’ in the Snacking Revolution
With snacking innovation, the spotlight often shines on Gen Z’s preferences. However, the global population’s future demographic makeup, characterised by many older consumers, presents…
Planet Wellbeing: Using Extended Reality to Improve Mental Health and Reduce Loneliness
One in 15 people aged 50+ is often lonely, rising to one in three for widowed and one in four for those in poor…
Poor Choices as Seniors Double Risk of Admission to Aged Care
AUSTRALIA | Physical inactivity, smoking, poor diet and sleep disorders between the ages of 60 and 64 are linked with more than double the…
Adopting Digital Health Tools
AUSTRALIA | To support adopting digital health tools in the aged care sector, the Australian Digital Health Agency has launched another phase of the…
Broccoli Guacamole Recipe
Who said guacamole only had to be made solely with avocados? This vegan-friendly, gluten-free broccoli guacamole from the globally renowned Chiva-Som International Health Resort…