New falls prevention programme launched in Hawke’s Bay
Falls are the most common and costly cause of injury in older people, accounting for about 40 per cent of ACC claims for people aged between 65 and 69, and about 60 per cent of claims for those aged over 85.
New online publication tackles dementia head on
A new online publication looks at the different types of dementia and its causes, as well as risk factors, diagnosis and living with dementia.
Revealed: NZ aged care sector’s $34m pay equity funding surplus
While some New Zealand rest homes are on the brink of closure owing to a shortfall in pay equity settlement funding, it has come to light that others will be overfunded to the tune of $34 million. JUDE BARBACK investigates how the pay equity settlement has affected the residential aged care sector.
InterRAI data reveals concerns over dementia care at home
InterRAI home care assessments reveal some insights into the level of support required by people living at home with dementia.
Aged care inquiry: the 13 recommendations dissected
The findings of the inquiry into New Zealand’s aged care sector by Labour, the Greens and Grey Power have been published. JUDE BARBACK dissects the report’s 13 recommendations.
Politicians show lack of understanding of challenges facing residential aged care sector
A political panel at the NZACA conference did little to quell providers' concerns about pay equity and immigration issues.
Life stories and staff numbers the keys to person-centred care for older people
To deliver person-centred care to frail older people you need to know their life story, gerontology nurse leader Dr Kathy Peri tells Nursing Review. And you also need management support and enough staff and time.
The Eden Alternative® is changing the culture of care
As populations age across the globe, the urgency to provide a framework for improved wellbeing is gaining momentum. Institutional care practices of the 20th Century are no longer relevant nor acceptable in the 21st...
Moving from a task-oriented to a person-centred model of care
Dr Kathy Peri has one of the Selwyn Foundation’s famous robotic seals on her table.
“I’m giving a talk to secondary school students later, and I want to show that gerontology nursing can be sexy,”...
Laughter Yoga proven to improve residents’ health and wellbeing
Laughter Yoga sounds like a good, well, laugh. But new scientific research has confirmed its ability to boost older people's moods and lower blood pressure.
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