Social Connections Matter
As we age, staying connected socially is crucial. For many older people in the community, loneliness and isolation impact significantly; research shows that 20…
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TOUCHPOINT ANTIMICROBIAL PROTECTION
British company Veraco has developed a range of antimicrobial protective covers for touchpoints and touchscreens. The technology breaks down the biological makeup of dangerous…
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GREEN LIGHT FOR SUMMERSET’S PREBBLETON VILLAGE
Summerset has been granted resource consent to build its next retirement village in Prebbleton, Canterbury. The $170 million village will be built on a…
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CCTV PILOT PROGRAMME
The SA Health CCTV pilot programme in aged care is an Australian-first, set up to explore the acceptability and viability of using audio-visual surveillance…
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Multiple Failures Identified in HDC Report
A report out from the Health & Disability Commissioner regarding the care provided to a woman while a resident at Radius Elloughton Gardens gives…
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Newmarch House 2nd Deadliest COVID-19 Cluster – CEO to Appear Before Inquiry
After the release of the final report by the royal commission into aged care Grant Millard, head of Anglicare Sydney has been summoned to appear…
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Pasifika Encouraged to get COVID-19 Vaccine
The Pacific Nursing Section of the New Zealand Nurses Organisation (NZNO) is asking the Pasifika community to accept the COVID-19 vaccine and says the…
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International Year of Fruits and Vegetables
Aotearoa’s $6 billion fresh produce industry has rolled out a localised UN initiative, as it celebrates the launch of the International Year of Fruits…
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FREE E-WASTE RECYCLING PROGRAMME
In partnership with TechCollect NZ, a not-for-profit organisation committed to supporting product stewardship for electrical and electronic products in Aotearoa, Noel Leeming is trialling…
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Palliative Care 2021 Lecture Series
Thanks to the generous support of the Cancer Research Trust NZ, Hospice New Zealand are delighted to present the Palliative Care Lecture Series in 2021….
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ALZHEIMERS NZ CONFERENCE CALLS FOR SUBMISSIONS
Join the 2021 Alzheimers NZ Conference in November in Auckland. Submit an abstract and share your ideas. The Conference will take place on the…
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NEW REMINISCENCE APP
A new reminiscence app designed by and for people living with dementia is among the recipients of a $3 million Government fund to help…
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