miss adventure: healing with music by Pauline Grogan
Compelling, shocking and full of wisdom, “miss adventure” is Pauline Grogan’s extraordinary life story. Pauline’s journey began with the bestselling memoir Beyond the Veil….
AGED CARE
Link Between Red Meat and Dementia
USA | New research has indicated a link between red meat consumption and dementia as having an increased risk by approximately 20 percent. Red…
Social Disadvantage of Dementia in New Zealand
The social disadvantage of dementia in New Zealand has been addressed in new public health research and the University of Auckland. New research has…
Dementia Diagnosis Rate Target Scrapped
UK | Alzheimer’s Society UK has announced that the dementia diagnosis rate target has been removed from the NHS Operational Planning Guidance. As announced…
Palliative Care Medicine Shortage
AUSTRALIA | A shortage of essential palliative care medicines has been felt by patients, especially those in end-of-life-care. Growing shortages of essential palliative care…
Views Sought for Portal Design
AUSTRALIA | The Australian Government has sought views on the design of a national registration scheme to support personal care workers. The Albanese Government…
Careers Campaign Launched
AUSTRALIA | The federal government has launched a new campaign in order to encourage the public to consider careers in health care. The Australian…
Palliative Care Requests
AUSTRALIA | Key industry bodies have called on authorities to sit up and listen to palliative care access requests from seniors. Australians have responded…
Scammers Prey on Vulnerable
AUSTRALIA | Scammers preying on the elderly has prompted aged care advocates to push for tighter laws and protection for the vulnerable. COTA Australia…
New Members for National Aged Care Advisory Council
AUSTRALIA | The National Aged Care Advisory Council has welcomed a new Chair and selection of new members to the Council’s board. The Albanese…
Reducing Single-Use Items in Healthcare
Bupa has partnered with Health Care Without Harm to outline the importance of reducing resilience on single-use items in healthcare. As the use of…
Funding and Resource Concerns for NZNO
Pressing funding and resourcing issues are at the forefront of priorities for NZNO heading into the new year. The New Zealand Nurses Organisation Tōpūtanga…