NEWS

REST HOME RESIDENT WITH BROKEN LEG WAITED THREE DAYS FOR HELP

Following a serious fall which left her with a broken leg and needing surgery, a private Bay of Plenty hospital and a nurse were found to have breached the health rights of an elderly woman in their care. Read more online

LATEST IN DEMENTIA RESEARCH, PRACTICE AND INNOVATION AT IDC 2022

Astellar array of experts, news from the frontline of dementia prevention research and voices of people living with dementia and their carers will feature at the International Dementia Conference: Brave New World in September. Read more online

TE WHATU ORA – WINTER RESPONSE

Recently, the government announced a range of measures to limit the impacts of winter illnesses and allow people to recover. These include free masks and RATs available at testing centres and pharmacies, and greater access to antiviral medication. Read more online

NEW STUDY SHOWS INCREASED RISK OF SHINGLES AFTER EXPOSURE TO COVID-19

Anew study shows COVID-19 has been associated with an increased risk of shingles for people aged 50+. The study of almost 2 million US patient cases found people aged 50+ who had contracted COVID-19 are 15% more likely to develop shingles, and the risk is elevated to 21% for those who had been hospitalised with COVID-19. Read more online

2700 HEARTFELT PLEAS TO HEALTH MINISTER BY MEMBERS OF NZNO

The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says it received more than 2700 responses (in just two days) after inviting members to send a message to the Minister of Health about the nursing/health crisis. Read more online

STAFFING IN AGED CARE SECTOR AT CRISIS POINT

Staff shortages in the sector have reached crisis point, with some workers doing shifts of up to 24 hours straight, the Aged Care Association has stated. Read more online

USC SCIENTISTS IDENTIFY GENETIC VARIANTS LINKED TO MOBILITY CHANGES IN AGING

In a new study, scientists from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered genetic variations in a mitochondrial enzyme that may contribute to agerelated changes in strength and mobility. The results help to address the question of why some individuals remain active as they age while others find it more difficult to get around. Read more online