Start of 12-month Prescriptions
With the introduction of 12-month prescriptions, the Health Minister said New Zealanders will have better access to essential medicines. From now on, New Zealanders…
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Pharmacists Call for Funding Model Reform
Pharmacists have called for funding model reform ahead of changes to prescription timeframes occurring in February. Industry experts and pharmacists have said the public…
Not Enough Beds for Dementia Patients
The Aged Care Association said that there is a growing concern that the shortage of available beds has relocated dementia patients. Recent reports that…
Tackling Poverty in later Life
UK | Age UK has called for more action to tackle and prevent seniors from falling into poverty in later life amid high statistics….
A&E Wait Time Outrage
UK | Outrage among industry leaders, as new analysis indicates more than 100,000 seniors waited between one and three days in A&E last year….
Geriatrics Society Determined to Overcome Age Barriers
UK | The British Geriatrics Society is determined to overcome barriers to age-attuned care, having published a report from its roundtable last year. The…
Calls to Beat “Bed Block” in Palliative Care
AUSTRALIA | Palliative Care Australia has called for more investment to beat the crippling “bed block” to be included in the 2026 Federal Budget….
The Amenities That Sell Retirement Living
Research has given insights as to why some retirement villages fill faster than others, especially when relaxation and amenities are concerned. Retirement villages across…
Careerforce Celebrate 4000th Apprenticeship Completion
Changing lives, one apprenticeship at a time; Makayla makes that 4,000 apprenticeship completions for Careerforce. Careerforce recently celebrated a significant milestone with its 4,000th…
Budget Wishlist for Ageing Australia
AUSTRALIA | Ahead of this year’s federal budget, Ageing Australia has suggested various points that it wishes to see included to benefit the sector….
Pastime to Active
Retirement Villages have pivoted from pastime to an active lifestyle, according to new data from the Senior Trust Retirement Village Income Generator. The era…
New Members for Council of Elders
AUSTRALIA | Nine new members to the Council of Elders have been announced, offering a unique voice to benefit Australia’s ageing population. The Albanese…