AgedPlus Magazine

15/12/2023

Apricots, anyone? has now arrived 🧡✨️

15/12/2023

Residents and team members recently applauded a ground floor refurbishment at Rita Angus Retirement Village – with the new portico and reception area highlighting...

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Mulder thanked those involved in the planning and construction of the refurbished area, as residents celebrated the new areas

15/12/2023

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians looks forward to working with the incoming health minister to address significant issues for the healthcare system across Aotearoa New Zealand.

Read what they have to say in the full story, here:
https://agedplus.co.nz/2023/11/27/racp-looks-forward-to-working-with-new-government/

14/12/2023

Descendants of Sir James Wattie joined Ryman Healthcare and the Eastern Institute of Technology’s (EIT) School of Business in congratulating this year’s winner of...

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EIT student of business Ethan Wynne was announced the winner of the $15,000 scholarship by Ryman’s New Zealand CEO

13/12/2023

Metlifecare has received resource consent to build a premium retirement village nestled on Pukekohe Hill. The company will invest around $210m as they transform the 8.6-hectare greenfield site, located on Jellicoe Road, into a village with an onsite care home.

read the full article here:
https://agedplus.co.nz/2023/11/30/new-development-on-pukekohe-hill/

13/12/2023

In response to market dynamics, Ryman Healthcare, under the guidance of CEO Richard Umbers, has taken strategic measures concerning its development projects.

Despite the challenging market conditions, Ryman Healthcare remains optimistic about the long-term demographic trends supporting the sector.

13/12/2023

The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from The Priory in New Zealand of the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St...

The post St John Seeks Clearance to Acquire Securely’s Alarm & Monitoring appeared first on AgedPlus Village Business .

The Commerce Commission has received a clearance application from St John to acquire certain assets from Securely.

12/12/2023

As part of our Meet the faces of AgedCare series, we feature Chris, who has worked for Ryman as a Senior Caregiver and Caregiver for nearly a quarter of a century, speaking on her last day of full time work, Chris said she has an undiminished passion for looking after village residents.

10/12/2023

Chris Mamarelis is the Chief Executive Officer at Whiddon, an industry-leading, not-for-profit aged care organisation caring for close to 3,000 people through Residential Aged Care, Community Care and Retirement Living, leading an incredible team of over 2,500 employees.

AG caught up with Chris to talk about his career.

08/12/2023

Living longer, better, comfortably, and healthy.

The link between foot problems in older age which reduce mobility and decrease quality of life has been well established.

Podiatrists can help make positive differences and negate these issues.

07/12/2023

Two nurses at Wellington Hospital will be celebrating 100 years of full-time nursing between them at a gathering at the Hospital today.

Read Jenny & Silaina's story,
https://agedplus.co.nz/2023/12/07/meet-the-faces-celebrating-decades-of-service/

07/12/2023

Two nurses at Wellington Hospital will be celebrating 100 years of full-time nursing between them at a gathering at the Hospital this week. Theatre...

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Two nurses at Wellington Hospital will be celebrating 100 years of full-time nursing between them at a gathering at the Hospital this week.

07/12/2023

Leading New Zealand agricultural testing company Techion has announced the signing of an agreement with Awanui Labs, with the potential to make New Zealand...

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Leading New Zealand agricultural testing company Techion has announced the signing of an agreement with Awanui Labs

07/12/2023

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06/12/2023

Chris Mamarelis is the Chief Executive Officer at Whiddon, an industry-leading, not-for-profit aged care organisation caring for close to 3,000 people through Residential Aged Care, Community Care...

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Chris Mamarelis is the Chief Executive Officer at Whiddon, an industry-leading, not-for-profit aged care organisation

01/12/2023

Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) has announced that Kerryn O’Brien, Chief Risk Officer, will leave the business at the end of 2023. Bupa APAC Chief...

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Bupa Asia Pacific (APAC) has announced that Kerryn O’Brien, Chief Risk Officer, will leave the business at the end of 2023. Bupa APAC Chief...

29/11/2023

Ryman Healthcare, New Zealand's largest listed retirement company, faced headwinds in a challenging housing market, resulting in a four percent dip in reported net...

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Ryman Healthcare, New Zealand's largest listed retirement company, faced headwinds in a challenging housing market, resulting in a four percent dip in reported net...

29/11/2023

Metlifecare has received resource consent to build a premium retirement village nestled on Pukekohe Hill. The company will invest around $210m as they transform the 8.6-hectare greenfield site,...

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Metlifecare plan to build a premium retirement village investing around $210m as they transform the 8.6-hectare greenfield site

27/11/2023

Northland's aged care providers, educators, and iwi are collaboratively working to nurture a local workforce and address the significant shortage of care staff nationwide....

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Northland's aged care providers, educators, and iwi are collaboratively working to nurture a local workforce

27/11/2023

AUSTRALIA | The recent horrifying incident in Australia, where a man broke into an aged care home at Bateau Bay on the NSW Coast...

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The recent attack of an elderly woman in aged care facility in Australia underscores the vulnerability of elderly residents

27/11/2023

The Royal Australasian College of Physicians looks forward to working with the incoming health minister to address significant issues for the healthcare system across Aotearoa New Zealand....

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The Royal Australasian College of Physicians looks forward to working with the incoming health minister to address concerns

26/11/2023

Residents and team members recently applauded a ground floor refurbishment at Rita Angus Retirement Village – with the new portico and reception area highlighting...

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Residents and team members recently applauded a ground floor refurbishment at Rita Angus Retirement Village.

26/11/2023

COLUMN | As a new resident, the lovely Ms. Anna was seen today. At 79 years of age, she relocated from her home nearby...

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Uncomfortable or painful feet do not have to be accepted as you age, your podiatrist on your team at your facility, is an asset

23/11/2023

AUSTRALIA | The submission made by the Australian Medical Association (AMA) to the Department of Health and Aged Care's consultation on the proposed Aged...

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The draft strategy places undue reliance on individual aged care consumers to manage their health and aged care journey.

23/11/2023

AUSTRALIA | RSL LifeCare has secured $520,341 in funding from the Albanese Government’s Veterans Wellbeing Grants One-Off programme that will be used to expand...

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RSL LifeCare has secured $520,341 in funding from the Albanese Government’s Veterans Wellbeing Grants One-Off programme

23/11/2023

By Cameron Fancourt – Zonda Group Director Aged care providers will need to adopt a multi-faceted approach to staffing and training which involves targeted...

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Aged care providers will need to adopt a multi-faceted approach to staffing and training which involves targeted rostering

22/11/2023

Bupa Asia Pacific has announced that all its locations across Australia, New Zealand and Hong Kong are now supplied by 100 percent renewable electricity,...

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Bupa Asia Pacific has announced that all its locations are now supplied by 100 percent renewable electricity.

21/11/2023

United Kingdom | A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on the St Monica Trust’s latest development located at...

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A groundbreaking ceremony has been held to mark the start of work on the St Monica Trust’s latest development in Bristol.

21/11/2023

A vertical retirement village on the c and a gold accreditation for accessible design. The Verge at Burleigh’s first building, Jasmine House, achieved the...

The post Gold Coast Village to Go Green appeared first on AgedPlus Village Business .

A Gold Coast village has become the first new development to be built in Queensland with a Four-Star Green Star rating.