People with dementia are at risk of wandering and getting lost.

Published on 22nd May 2018

Dementia is a loss of mental ability severe enough to interfere with the normal activities of daily living. People with dementia are at risk of wandering and getting lost. Be aware of how to proceed.

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Has Singapore got it right?

Published on 15th May 2018

Christine is currently attending the Ageing Asia Innovation Forum (AAIF) in Singapore, discussing partnerships and learning more about ageing around the globe.

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New Zealanders living longer than ever

Published on 10th May 2018

People do best and are happiest when they are in their own environment. "Aging in place" lets people keep their independence. And homes can also be designed to adapt to the age and stage of their residents. Homes that meet design requirements like widened doors and hallways, living areas with space to manoeuvre wheelchairs, and showers with level entries, can be awarded the Lifemark, certifying the house as accessible and functional for a range of people. This saves money on retrofitting homes t

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New retirement home and dementia care

Published on 30th April 2018

One of the nation's largest retirement village operators is planning to open a new Hawke's Bay operation that will also provide specialist care for people with dementia.

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