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The pandemic's long tail of new variants has meant crucial changes to our way of life and how we do business, which will be felt for months, perhaps years to come. 2023 has been a tough year; while we are given the message that we are living and coping with COVID-19, the truth is that it continues to affect how we work. From staffing shortages due to a stymied immigration policy (that still seems unwieldy after changes), supply chain issues and the long struggle for pay parity, it's fair to say that working in the sector this year has been very tough.

The acute nursing workforce shortage impacts aged-care facilities across the board, with several having to reduce bed numbers. Staff shortages through illness also make it difficult to operate at full capacity, as the drought extends not only to nurses and care workers but also to general practitioners and nurse practitioners.

This crisis also includes clinicians, directly impacting regional growth as demand keeps rising in a perfect storm scenario. The looming recession, high inflation and the growing cost of financing expected in 2023 add to the existing woes of immigration barriers and staff shortages, all directly correlating to the number of beds available.

While the pay parity issue has been addressed in most cases, we are still well behind other countries in our drive to resource the healthcare sector across the board. The Government has been slow to move on several issues; their wait-and-see, let's form a committee to discuss it attitude is frustrating and shows a lack of direction and confidence in their ability to make a decision and implement it.

If you can't see what to do, please get out of the way and let someone through who can see what is needed and how to

effectively and quickly initiate change.

Time to be as nimble as a speed boat and not have everyone playing on the deck of the Titanic. Other countries have got ahead of us in terms of incentives to build a workforce; it's time we stopped playing with the numbers and got down to how quickly change can be affected with immediate short-term results while building longer-term solutions.

Our team wish you all a Happy Christmas and thank you for your support this year. Please keep in touch with your news, opinions and staff updates, we love to hear from you.

Tania Walters

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HEALTH & WELLBEING GUIDE DESIGN TRENDS FOR 2023

Senior life residences connecting with the larger community and providing meaningful access to the outdoors, recreation, and self-care, and that provide opportunities for gathering and connection, will be increasingly in demand.

The demand for high-end living among baby boomers continues to flourish. Overseas, luxury hospitality brands, notably St. Regis and Ritz-Carlton, are capitalising on this trend by creating senior living developments that combine high-end living with name-brand hotel services.

The Senior Living Resort Lifestyle Trend is particularly impactful for those adults ready to enjoy life in an environment “better” than living in their own home, with more social activity in grand, resort style.

Connected to health and wellbeing are the tranquil colour trends of 2023. Tones of green played a massive role in the 2022 interior design landscape. From sage green kitchens to olive bed sheets. This trend will expand in 2023 to include all ocean hues, from light blues to deeper blues and shades of green all along the spectrum.

Softly grey tones of blue and green are reassuring and peaceful when paired with sandy beige hues, while brighter values can be more invigorating and awakeningespecially when offered with buttery yellows and apricot oranges. Some people can have difficulty differentiating between blues and greens, making it important to consider significant contrasts between the two hues (i.e., a clean, bright blue and a shade of darker green).

Biophilic Design is that which champions the restorative power of nature which

becomes more essential to senior living environments than ever before. As naturerelated and rural-inspired activities experience a resurgence across global markets, consumers of all generations are gaining a better understanding of the health benefits of nature.

Senior Living developments will begin to emerge as champions and leaders in designing for wellness, at the urge of a growing Boomer audience for whom aging well is a non-negotiable priority. As senior communities rise to respond to this need, existing wellness models will blend with growing tech-based offerings to create a Neo Wellness market.

Within care communities, memory care design is on the rise. In the last decade or so, care providers, memory care consultants, architects, and engineers have made enormous strides in the design of memory care-specific settings, creating warm, welcoming, and supportive settings for residents. Dementia villages draw on many of the ideas from dementia care homes, creating custom living environments for seniors with dementia. Here, residents with dementia are given freedom and security.

As seniors age slower and live longer, they are willing to explore alternative models to existing ones and in the process may access a greater sense of adventure, a broader range of friendships and an increase in new experiences. Sophisticated designs that encourage independence, growth, and gregariousness are an ideal blend for the culturally and socially active senior.

As people live longer, the choices made in later life evolve, and new retirement trends emerge. Communities with amenities and services that promote a healthy lifestyle—spas, fitness salons, community kitchens, communal gardens, walking/ running paths, tennis courts, etc.—are becoming more and more popular.

THE SENSORY BENEFITS OF OUTDOOR SPACES

Senior living facilities today, whether they’re assisted living or retirement communities, have a greater focus on creating both beautiful and comfortable spaces for residents to relax, with more facilities taking design cues from hotels to create a sense of luxury.

Inviting outdoor spaces, whether they are used for physical activities or simply offer comfortable seating where seniors can read or visit with family, encourage residents to leave the confines of their room or the building in order to spend time outdoors.

Health Benefits

Any outdoor features that get seniors out and moving or socialising in a safe and accessible way are beneficial to them. Studies have shown that outdoor spaces can be extremely beneficial for elderly people, especially those who struggle with dementia or Alzheimer’s.

Being in an outdoor space can help give elderly people sensory stimulation, even a short visit in a garden can lower blood pressure, improve vitamin D absorption, improve stability, and help with better sleep patterns.

Safe and Stimulating

First, you want this space to be easily accessible and easy to go through. Having a path for walking that is also wheelchair or walker friendly is important. It is also important to have chairs and shaded areas for a place to rest, relax, and just enjoy the outdoor space.

There should be lots of seating and tables, particularly in shady areas, where residents can gather and eat or play board games. Flat synthetic grass areas for games like bocce, croquet, and putting a golf ball can keep seniors moving and improve mobility and can bring indoor activities outside like yoga, tai chi, or other exercise classes.

Having slip-resistant paved walking paths

around the facility that are flat and wide enough to accommodate a wheelchair allows residents to enjoy the property regardless of their mobility. If space allows, how about a large, flat paved area for outdoor concerts and dancing or a pond for fishing?

Business Benefits

Senior living communities are a business after all, and you need to attract new residents. By creating a beautiful outdoor area for current residents that is rich in colour and activity, you’re improving its curb appeal to attract new residents or catch the eye of families who need to find a home for an elderly relative.

There’s Magic in the Perfect Shade

An important aspect of any outdoor space in New Zealand is protection from our harsh sun. Experts are warning people to be extra cautious in the sun this summer, with UV radiation levels already averaging higher than last year. Creating shaded areas where residents can enjoy the summer months in a safe environment is key to any outdoor design.

Traditionally, the market for exterior sun protection was limited to umbrellas and fixed sun shades, but New Zealand company SunCraft saw an opportunity to help Kiwis optimise suntrap areas and fully make use of sun-bathed spaces using the Soliday retractable shade system.

Based in Austria, Soliday is one of the leading manufacturers of sophisticated

manually and automatically retractable shade systems. Leveraging in-depth product knowledge, SunCraft, NZ Ltd. was created and is the exclusive distributor for Soliday products in the Oceania region.

Spoilt for Choice

When you select a Soliday shade sail from SunCraft, the options are almost limitless. Every installation is individually designed and fully customisable, so you have multiple choices – do you prefer manual or motorised opening and closing? Which style of shade best fits your location? What shape and colour of mast do you want? Would you like a rectangular or triangular sail? What kind of fabric suits you best? How many degrees should it be tilted? Are you looking for moderate or maximum UV protection? And of course, you can pick your favourite from a large palette of colours.

Engineered for all Weather

The European-made retractable shades offer protection from direct sunlight and light rain, extending usable space outdoors while preserving an open-air ambience. SunCraft products are among the best and most versatile in the market, capable of standing up to the sometimes-harsh elements in New Zealand.

A Sun Solution Made Simple

Each SunCraft system is designed and manufactured specifically for each individual and can be tailored to your space and design style. A price estimation is generated from the initial design concept

and the finalisation of the design process can begin. Once your order is placed, the installation time is usually within 4-6 weeks.

SunCraft is proud to service the whole of New Zealand, and although based in Arrowtown, the team make regular trips throughout New Zealand and would be more than happy to stop by your business.

Whatever you are looking for in a sunshade, SunCraft can match your preferences and help you choose the right solution to turn any outdoor space from a suntrap to a haven. And whatever your choice, SunCraft’s experienced team will make sure it is installed to perfection.

For more information, contact sales@suncraft.co.nz or visit www.suncraft.co.nz

THE IMPORTANCE OF WATER HEALTH IN AGED CARE

How safe is the water quality in your Carehome facilities? How would you know?

• Could water circulated in your facility be a source of disease and infection for your Carehome residents?

• Do you know the conditions and risk environments which affect water quality in your Carehome?

• Do you have an organisational Water Quality Programme to manage and mitigate water quality related risks?

• Do your Carehomes have site specific Water Management Plans in place to manage a water quality related issue?

• Do your Carehome staff know what to do if there is a water borne related disease incident?

• Do your Carehomes have water quality monitoring integrated into site maintenance Procedures?

Water quality is an aspect of daily life that many take for granted. For seniors, especially those with weakened immune systems, contaminated water supplies can be deadly. In assisted living facilities, maintaining safe and adequate drinking water is critical. Residents of assisted living communities are particularly susceptible to diseases caused by harmful bacteria. Maintaining Water quality and water

health in aged care facilities is the responsibility of the facility management. Water, from the point of entry to the facility, must be monitored and managed adequately to ensure the health and wellbeing of vulnerable elderly residents to mitigate the risk of Waterborne diseases such as legionella.

If water quality is not managed and monitored within the internal plumbing and pipework, water can carry harmful microbiological, chemical and physical contaminants which can significantly impact a vulnerable individuals health outcomes.

There are three groups of water quality risks:

MICROBIOLOGICAL CONTAMINANTS

• Bacteria (Salmonella, Campylobacter or Legionella), Viruses (Norovirus or Hepatitis A) & Protozoa (Giardia or Cryptosporidium).

• Can affect many consumers in a short period of time (acute outbreak effects) and most significant risk to residents.

CHEMICAL CONTAMINANTS

• Can affect consumers after prolonged, low level exposure (chronic effects).

PHYSICAL CONTAMINANTS

• Can affect consumers after prolonged exposure (chronic effects) and also make the water unpleasant to consume

New developments and builds utilising reticulated water or an independent water source need to ensure they have integrated water quality into both the building design and operational maintenance procedures. Water quality management plans can support proactive facility management to ensure older adults are receiving the water quality they need to maintain a high standard of living.

Water Quality Management must be driven both organisationally and also at a facilities site level to enable the organisation as a whole to respond to water

quality priorities while supporting each facility to be self-sufficient.

The Risks Associated with Water Quality in Aged Care Facilities are:

• Water Temperatures which either are too hot or too cold can harbour and grow waterborne diseases e.g., Legionella.

• Water Temperature is one of the factors that can affect the level of residual disinfectant in the water. If this level is reduced below safe levels, it creates environments for bacterial growth including legionella’s disease.

- Stagnant water in the pipe work can allow for the growth of unwanted bacteria (or other organisms) which can be harmful when used for consumption or hygiene activities such as medical care

• Shower heads and other hardware if not

managed and cleaned correctly can grow disease bearing bacteria.

• Backflow of water within the pipework can cause unwanted water contamination which can lead to the spread of disease.

• Biofilm can build up in the facility’s internal pipework along with Sediment build-up and water colour staining which impacts water health.

• Emergency water sources at sites can present unanticipated health risks if the emergency water held for long periods is not managed correctly.

Supporting Water Health

SPECIALISED FURNITURE

Acorn Furniture is a pillar of strength in aged care and retirement furniture design and manufacturing.

Acorn Furniture crafts elegant and homely furniture specifically for older persons that is fit for purpose. Their specialist furniture is comfortable, safe and functional. Residents and their carers are at the forefront of the furniture design process. Each piece is developed to help enhance their everyday lives.

With Acorn you can customise your furniture to meet your specific requirements. Many choose to have furniture made with

pressure relieving foam for added comfort, discreet recessed chair casters for ease of maneuverability, specialist water-retardant upholsteries for ease of cleaning and hygiene there is also a variety of colourways to complement different decors.

If you need quality, fit for purpose furniture or have special custom furniture requirements, contact Acorn Furniture today.

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HIGH-QUALITY FURNITURE

For over 150 years, they have been consistently producing high-quality furniture for all sectors. The aged care range is sustainably sourced and rigorously tested to ensure that residents safety is given the same priority as comfort.

The product ra nge includes furniture for lounges, dining, bedrooms, as well as occasional and larger pieces such as credenzas, sideboards, tea and dessert trolleys and more.

Their craftsmen and in-house design teams are more than happy to work with you to ensure the furniture you choose is fit for purpose.

With a vast range of stains and access to an extensive catalogue of fabrics, Otago Furniture can customise to any space. Check out the website, but if you cannot find what you need, then the team are more than happy to offer solutions.

For more information contact us on +64 3 455 6050,  email info@otagofurniture.co.nz, or visit www.otagofurniture.co.nz

Since 1868 Otago Furniture has been manufacturing quality furniture in Dunedin. So they know a bit about age.

SENIORS ARE EMBRACING PLANT-BASED DIETS

Having more time at home and less access to out-of-home dining options during the pandemic has meant a renewed interest in cooking for many people, including seniors. Almost 60 percent of those surveyed said they had made healthier choices during the pandemic (7 percent admitting eating more junk food than usual!).

As well as wanting to eat more healthily, seniors may also be influenced by their own knowledge of the environmental impacts of plant-based food – and by the choices of their children and grandchildren.

Aged care providers are increasingly having to cater for vegetarian and vegan diets as these diets gain popularity in the wider population.

As with any dietary choice, care must be taken to ensure that nutrition is at least adequate – and any dietary change should be done slowly so that gut bacteria have time to adjust.

Interest in plant-based diets is booming in all age groups, including seniors. In a recent survey of US and Canadian seniors, 30 percent of respondents said they had been incorporating more plant-based meals into their diet. (The survey was done on behalf of Amica Senior Lifestyles.)

This ties in very closely with the number of flexitarians in the general population (in North America and in New Zealand).

While presenting our Angel Food plantbased cheese alternatives at trade shows recently we’ve had a lot of interest from aged care providers wanting to do the best for their residents.

There might be a preconception that seniors are less likely to change the eating habits of a lifetime, older age is of course a time when aches and pains make themselves known – which drives people to start looking for solutions.

Increasing your intake of plant-based foods is definitely one of the solutions people are implementing. This high level of interest among older citizens is backed up by our own website and social media data too.

But food isn’t just about nutrition. For many of us, our individual and family histories are inextricably linked to the meals we prepare and share. My own father is in residential care, and I have seen for myself how all the residents look forward to mealtimes.

When catering for plant-based diets for any age, nutrition and enjoyment both need to be considered. Making a vegetarian meal vegan by simply removing the sour cream or cheese is probably not going to make the recipient feel loved and respected. And someone who grew up eating dairy cheese but is now on a dairyfree diet will really appreciate a non-dairy cheese on their pizza rather than being served a cheese-less pizza.

By Alice Shopland Founder of Angel Food, New Zealand’s original plant-based cheese company.

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BRING THE HEALTHY TASTE OF HOME, TO YOUR HOME EVERY

There is something unmistakable about the taste of home cooking. It triggers memories; filling the heart with joy and, when made right, ticking all the boxes on the dietician’s checklist for a healthy, happy human!

A lite option that’s still heavy on the homestyle

Recently, Angel Bay added more lite alternatives to their beef patty lineup. The Angel Bay team wanted to help dieticians enhance menu planning and ease of preparation, helping you meet the special and general needs of residents by crafting products that underpin a balanced yet varied weekly menu.

Anyone can cook them

Busy aged care facilities need healthy, delicious menu options that anyone can make. That, right there, is the genius behind the Angel Bay brand - making it ‘every day easy’ to achieve high-end results.

Finding someone to prepare delicious, nutritious meals is not a problem with Angel Bay Lite patties. They are partcooked to a final weight of 54g, bulked packed in a lined carton ready to be removed and heated to >75°C in a hot plate, microwave, oven, BBQ and even air fryer, then eaten.

High nutritional value

Angel Bay is popular with aged care facilities because their homestyle beef and lamb products consistently deliver quality, nutritional products that are simply delicious. Each 54-gram patty provides 8.9 grams of protein and only 328 kilojoules per serve.

These new lite beef patties are made with a reduced-fat, low sodium formulation compared to the Angel Bay Beef Burger Patties. They might be lite in fat and sodium, but they are still soft with a chunky texture and a meaty beef taste.

For our full range of delicious patties go to angelbay.co.nz and contact your distributor to order.

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FARMLAND FOODS

Farmland Foods started in a family butcher shop over 50 years ago and now, three generations later, it is one of New Zealand’s leading smallgoods producers.

Still passionately family run on the farm in Bulls in the Rangitikei district, Farmland Foods employs over 100 local staff and has invested in state-of-the-art manufacturing and equipment to produce quality meats. From humble beginnings to today and beyond, Farmland Foods has always been committed to quality and innovation. The team at Farmland are proud of their heritage and the way they do things with the utmost love, care and attention. They take great pride in selecting the best quality meats and preparing them for your customer’s enjoyment. Farmland Foods ‘honours the meat’ so you can honour it in your own way.

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Huhtamaki’s healthcare range offers a variety of approved products suitable for multiple applications, from hot and cold food to medicinal purposes.

Huhtamaki’s commitment to the healthcare market ensures our products are of high with the end user in mind

quality and designed

New Zealand will ban problem plastics and hard to recycle food and drink packaging in three stages between late 2022 and July 2025. This plan is a positive step towards avoiding waste and reducing the harm caused to our soils, waterways and the ocean through litter and pollution. Huhtamaki are already committed to offering sustainable, recyclable, and compostable alternatives to the proposed banned products.

Reach out to find out more about our healthcare products and request samples.

A CULTURE OF CONTINUOUS LEARNING

The aged care sector employs over 33,000 people in New Zealand, and with the ageing population, it is expected that there will be an increase in demand of between 50 and 75 percent over the next 15 years.

Helping your employees to understand their worth and recognise their own abilities in the workplace can go a long way to increasing not only motivation, but job satisfaction. Being proactive about building the skills of your workforce is a simple yet effective

to enhancing your aged care business. Linkedin Learning’s 2019 Workplace Learning Report found that 94 percent of employees would stay with a company longer if it invested in their learning and development. An employee who feels supported and fulfilled at work is one who stays. Professional development can be an excellent way to show your staff that you value them, while saving you time and money on recruitment. With the confidence and capabilities gained through additional training, you can expect your workforce to be more efficient and productive. When your team is highly trained, they also have the latest and greatest knowledge to benefit the way they approach their roles. Aged care professionals who are provided with high quality training are

more confident and better able to provide the highest possible standard of care.

Keeping industry know-how up to date is vital and regular professional development means your staff will have the latest information and tools to do their job to the highest standard.

Confidence at work enables employees to do a better job with more enjoyment and less stress. In turn, this makes getting up for work every day much easier for everyone on your team. Professional development training builds staff confidence and sparks passion.

Talk to your employees, listen to what they want and need, survey teams anonymously and ask for feedback and insights to guide your approach to professional development.

The training should help your team to be better and do better, and they can help you identify gaps in their own skillsets that need to be filled.

Creating a culture of continuous learning will help you provide the best care for the Kiwis who need it most.

TRAINED CARERS SET THE STANDARD

Kalandra Education Group’s purpose is to meet that demand and, by extending Health Care Assistant knowledge and skills, to optimise the standard of care received by aged people in New Zealand and internationally.

Kalandra empowers carers, extending their knowledge and skills and improving the quality and range of care offered to New Zealand’s elder community. Established in 2016, Kalandra is registered and accredited by The New Zealand Qualification Authority and is a Category 2 provider.

Sanjna Rohit was drawn to a career in elder care because of the unique needs of each individual.

“Older people depend highly on their carers, I wanted to study at Kalandra to broaden my knowledge in health and wellbeing so that I can give the best possible care and improve an older person’s quality of life.”

Rohit found out about Kalandra Education Group through their website. The school offer programme content that is aligned to the latest international standards. Along with programmes from Level 3 to 5, Kalandra also offers short courses that

cover topics from Palliative Care and Mental Health in the Workplace to Skin Care for the Elderly and Observation Skills.

Rohit has studied with Kalandra for one year, graduating with a New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Work Integrated) in November and a New Zealand Diploma in Health and Wellbeing (Practice/ Applied Practice-Level 5) in December.

“Kalandra Education Group was an excellent learning provider. They offer easy access to lecturers who are a phone call, email or zoom chat away if you need assistance with your course.

“I felt extremely happy to join Kalandra and the support from this organisation was excellent throughout my course.”

Rohit noted that Kalandra was encouraging throughout her studies and made learning easy with weekly webinar sessions as well as face-face learning time with lecturers.

For anyone thinking about pursuing a career in elder care, Rohit advised taking the opportunity with both hands because it can make a big difference in someone else’s life, and she highly recommended studying at Kalandra.

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“Kalandra’s Health and Wellbeing course will provide the tools you need on a daily basis in any health industry you work in.”

Having worked in Aged Care for more than a decade, and now with her diplomas from Kalandra, Rohit is looking forward to a different and more advanced role in the sector.

“I am looking forward to giving all that I have learned and making that difference in someone’s life every day. Knowledge is power – share it and care.”

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Sourcing equipment that helps with daily tasks, ensuring safety and providing comfort, from turning beds and masks to suture practice kits, from acute needs to those required for chronic conditions (dementia aids).

In a world dominated by an ageing society, the demand for the provision of care that older people expect and deserve is rapidly outstripping current support staff numbers and ability.

ROBOTS RISE TO THE CHALLENGE OF ELDER CARE

With massive improvements in healthcare and lifestyle in the last century, people are living longer. While longevity is an important achievement of modern-day, it does present challenges in terms of caring for an increasingly elderly population.

The issue of elder care is one of supply and demand. As the elder population increases in numbers, the number of caregivers is not correspondingly increasing. One solution to this supply and demand issue is the development and adoption of elder care robots.

Helping Hands from G Robotics

GREENS INTERNATIONAL GROUP has been in the hospitality industry for more than ten years and G Robotics was formed to exclusively sell Premium Delivery Robots designed and manufactured by Pudu Robotics.

Premium delivery robots can assist staff with carrying and serving food and drinks. Robots can transport multiple meals from the kitchen to the communal dining room tables or retirement facility café for the residents to enjoy. The robots can also be programmed to carry multiple meals to multiple individual rooms.

BellaBot’s cheery voice message informs the resident which tray has their meal, along with blue lights luminated to identify the correct tray. The tray sensor and adjustable timer setting signals BellaBot when to move on to the next resident’s room.

KettyBot is very welcoming and loves to escort visitors or residents to the correct location within the village venue. KettyBot is simple to use with AI voice and touch screen

instructions to select a destination. Promote events or meals on the large digital screen on the front of KettyBot. Video clips and images can be uploaded, and voice messages can be customised. Ketty can also deliver meals seamlessly to set locations.

Holabot gets the clearing up job done pronto. A waterproof semi enclosed cabin with four heavy duty trays can carry up to 60kgs of dirty dishes to the dishwasher. Staff are freed up to move on to the next task while HolaBot does the heavy lifting.

PuduBot is reassuring with the add-on door accessory, creating a fully enclosed cabin to secure items when necessary.

More Time for What’s Important

Premium Delivery automated robots’ load-carrying capacity saves staff from repetitive leg work, creating more time to focus on complex skilled tasks and residents’ key needs.

“BellaBot is an asset to any facility, an uplifting assistant ready to cheer up residents with her cat-like features that can react to human touch,” explained Jennie Ryken, business development manager at G Robotics.

“BellaBot has multiple music settings, delivery modes, and a birthday mode to enhance special occasions and staff can

switch settings to Cruise Mode for serving at functions. Residents enjoy future technology assisting staff in an unintimidating setting. Residents benefit from staff having more time to engage with them and attend to their other needs.”

Plus, Pudu robots are always ready to work with the long battery life meaning no sick days, leave or stress for these helpers.

The Future is Here

Renkin explained that there are many robotic prototypes being developed and released. Pudu Robotics’ talented Research & Development team create cutting edge innovative robots designed to complement human interaction.

Pudu robots increase productivity and provide cover for the Aged Care workforce shortages, receiving software updates remotely to improve their features and usability, and the team are available for round-the-clock support.

“Nothing beats a phone call and chat with our experienced team, we are here to ensure we sell the right robot for the right location,” said Renkin.

Contact G Robotics friendly team today to discuss a robot trial at your Aged Care village. Simply scan the QR Code, call 0800 087 700 or visit www.GRobotics.co.nz

BellaBot has multiple music settings, delivery modes, and a birthday mode to enhance special occasions and staff can switch settings to Cruise Mode for serving at functions. Residents enjoy future technology assisting staff in an unintimidating setting. Residents benefit from staff having more time to engage with them and attend to their other needs.

NEW TECHNOLOGY ADVANCES AGED CARE

As boomers age, they want to do so actively, gracefully, and independently. Technology is being viewed as the big disruptor that will allow them to achieve those goals. And that’s presenting a huge opportunity for entrepreneurs developing new types of products.

Wearable devices

Wearable devices have the potential to help and support senior citizens’ autonomy and improve their quality of life. Individuals can wear sensors to track various health matrices, aid in rehabilitation and treatment evaluation, identify potential illness, monitor safety concerns, such as falls, and serve as emergency alert systems. Fitness-tracking watches can also help encourage older adults to monitor their physical activity and sleep behaviours.

Artificial intelligence (AI)

AI is ushering in a new era of personalised medicine in which treatments are tailored to individual patients. AI is making strides in early disease detection and has the potential to significantly reduce

the burden of chronic disease and allow people to live healthier lives for longer.

From the perspective of an ageing population, AI technology has already aided in the treatment of eye disease, cancer, and has even predicted Alzheimer’s disease years before diagnosis, while artificial conversationalists and chatbots have also been used to reduce loneliness among the ageing population by providing social support.

Medical robotics

The development of assistive medical robots and devices created to fulfil the specific needs of older adults is increasing. These include assistive walking devices that help in facilitating mobility, manoeuvrability, and independence. These devices are enhanced with information and communication technology that can detect falls with the use of alarm systems.

Advances in technology have enabled the development of robots that are closely adjusted to the needs of the elderly. In a care environment, this can improve organisational efficiency, quality of care, and resident wellbeing.

Older New Zealanders are projected to spend about $149 billion in 2071– a rise from about $31 billion per year currently.

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· Alerts and call buttons at your fingertips

· Real time location tracking of both people and assets built in

· Hassle free reporting out of the box

It’s vital that residents can not only get help when they need it, but that you also have a system that supports your team to provide them the best level of care possible. The Advance Care Nurse Call System delivers more than just alerts, it’s a comprehensive solution that elevates the level of care your facility offers.

We are the official supplier of Advance Care in New Zealand securityspecialists.nz/advancecare

KIWIS ARE GETTING OLDER AND DOING MORE

playing an important role in reducing injuries caused by falls and other avoidable accidents. Improvements in health reducing the incidence of disability could offset around a third of the extra health costs of an ageing population.

As the population ages so does the number of older people in the community who require support services. For these services to be sustainable into the future, the best possible use of resources is critical.

It is not only the ageing of the population that will put pressure on health expenditure but also the expectation of people of all ages that they will receive treatment based on the most advanced medical and surgical technology. This factor will continue to have a bigger effect on health expenditure than demographic factors such as population ageing.

New Zealand, like most OECD countries, has an ageing population. The older population is predicted to double by the year 2028 and the population aged over 85 years will almost treble during this same period. Older people will make up approximately a quarter of New Zealand’s total population by 2051.

Today’s older New Zealanders are healthier than past older generations and they have high expectations of being in the best possible health well into their older age. They are much more active and positive about approaching their later years and increasing numbers are continuing to work to maintain their active lifestyles.

Longer life expectancies and falling fertility rates are causing our population to age but, more than ever before, older people are enjoying good health. They are assertive, have a strong political voice and hold high expectations of living active, healthy lifestyles well into old age.

Medical technology and pharmaceutical advances along with improved health care services help today’s older New Zealanders to be more confident, assertive, and active than previous older generations. Older people expect to enjoy good health well into old age, and to receive the health and support services they need.

Initiatives such as the Accident Compensation Corporation’s Otago Exercise and Tai Chi programmes are

The need for high-level formal care grows for people over the age of 80 years. There are approximately 28,000 people in aged residential care around the country and the majority of these are in rest homes. There are approximately 750 aged residential care facilities throughout New Zealand.

People feel more socially connected when their housing is close to community amenities. Having access to transport is critical to the participation of older people in society. Barriers that prevent older people using public transport include distance from bus stops, railway stations and ferry terminals; difficulty getting on and off public transport; and the reliability and timing of services.

Over the next few decades, the number of people aged 65 years and over will increase significantly, and the needs of the older population are expected to become more diverse. In response to this, the Ministry of Social Development has said it is changing the way it delivers its services to older people. It will seek older people’s feedback to make services easy to use and will invest in older people’s skills and support their employment aspirations.

New Zealand’s older people have valuable skills, experiences, and knowledge. There are several ways to support them to age positively and to continue to contribute to their families, communities, and the economy.

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TOTAL UNIFORM

TOTAL UNIFORM

Create a cohesive uniform that your staff will love wearing.

Create a cohesive uniform your staff will love wearing.

THE Create a cohesive uniform that your staff will love wearing.

Deane can offer a uniform range designed for comfort, breathability and function. Aged care facilities can combine prints and colours to create a cohesive, consistent and welcoming look across clinical and non-clinical roles.

Deane can offer a uniform range designed for comfort, breathability and function. Aged care facilities can combine prints and colours to create a cohesive, consistent and welcoming look across clinical and non-clinical roles.

Deane can offer a uniform range designed for comfort, breathability and function. Aged care facilities can combine prints and colours to create a cohesive, consistent and welcoming look across clinical and nonclinical roles.

EXTENSIVE RANGE

EXTENSIVE RANGE

EXTENSIVE RANGE

Styles and fabrics are designed to flatter and enhance a range of body shapes, our range covers nursing staff to kitchen hands and everyone in between.

Styles and fabrics are designed to flatter and enhance a range of body shapes, our range covers nursing staff to kitchen hands and everyone in between.

Styles and fabrics are designed to flatter and enhance a range of body shapes, our range covers nursing staff to kitchen hands and everyone in between.

One size does not fit all. Our designers can customise our wide on-the-shelf range. Using our in-house embroidery, badging and alterations factory attached to our warehouse, we will guide you through the choices available so the team can wear your brand with pride.

One size does not fit all. Our designers can customise our wide on-the-shelf range. Using our in-house embroidery, badging and alterations factory attached to our warehouse, we will guide you through the choices available so the team can wear your brand with pride.

One size does not fit all. Our designers can customise our wide on-the-shelf range. Using our in-house embroidery, badging and alterations factory attached to our warehouse, we will guide you through the choices available so the team can wear your brand with pride.

We offer an effortless apparel partnership, including online management that keeps track of your staff’s garments over all their different roles and sites – freeing you to do what you do best, and leaving uniforms to us, the experts in work apparel.

We offer an effortless apparel partnership, including online management that keeps track of your staff’s garments over all their different roles and sites – freeing you to do what you do best, and leaving uniforms to us, the experts in work apparel.

We offer an effortless apparel partnership, including online management that keeps track of your staff’s garments over all their different roles and sites – freeing you to do what you do best, and leaving uniforms to us, the experts in work apparel.

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

SUSTAINABLE SOURCING CUSTOMER EXPERIENCE

From the first brief through the no-surprises rollout to on-going supply management, we win our customers’ loyalty through our dedication to the customer experience.

From the first brief through the no-surprises rollout to on-going supply management, we win our customers’ loyalty through our dedication to the customer experience.

From the first brief through the nosurprises rollout to on-going supply management, we win our customers’ loyalty through our dedication to the customer experience.

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E sales@deane.co.nz P 09 262 2664 W www.deane.co.nz

Deane constantly strives to offer our customers sustainable options from ecofabrics to garment end of life.

Deane constantly strives to offer our customers sustainable options from ecofabrics to garment end of life.

Deane constantly strives to offer our customers sustainable options from eco-fabrics to garment end of life.

THIS IS THE SHAPE OF EFFORTLESS

Achieving success lies in meeting customers’ expectations and grounding them in reality by delivering products that satisfy business needs.

This is how Line 6000 creates a new concept of laundry: by providing the very best in terms of ergonomics, savings, care for the environment and overall consumer experience, in a virtuous circle with brilliant results.

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Drive, East Tamaki, Auckland P +64 9 274 9324 or sales@elsnz.co.nz

A KIWI COMPANY... THAT PROVIDES COMFORT

A KIWI COMPANY... THAT PROVIDES COMFORT

A KIWI COMPANY... THAT PROVIDES COMFORT

A KIWI COMPANY... THAT PROVIDES COMFORT

Our easy rental and laundry service makes your day-to-day operations easier and cost effective. We pick up your dirty linen and drop it back clean - every time, on time - it is as simple as that!

Our easy rental and laundry service makes your day-to-day operations easier and cost effective. We pick up your dirty linen and drop it back clean - every time, on time - it is as simple as that!

Our easy rental and laundry service makes your day-to-day operations easier and cost effective. We pick up your dirty linen and drop it back clean - every time, on time - it is as simple as that!

New Zealand owned and operated.

New Zealand owned and operated.

New Zealand owned and operated. www.linenmaster.co.nz

or phone 0800 546

366

New Zealand owned and operated.

0800 546 366

Southern Hospitality Ltd is a New Zealand owned and operated hospitality supply company. We offer our customers market leading innovative products across a large range of categories.

Our core products fall into the these key areas:

• Cutlery, Crockery & Glassware

• Kitchenware, Bakeware and Chef Utensils

• Cooking, Benchtop & Dishwashing Equipment

• Refrigeration and Ice Machines

• Meal Distribution

• Stainless Steel Benches and Extraction Systems

• Disposables, Chemicals and other Cleaning Products

Across these categories you will find our collection of world leading brands, many of which are manufactured right here in New Zealand! We have 14 locations nationwide and our experienced salesforce are available to offer assistance whenever required. Additional to this our Online Store has been developed to assist customers who prefer web ordering.

Please have a look at our innovative range today at www.southernhospitality.co.nz