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Introducing the Alphalift mobility lift
Quickly and easily transfer from your wheelchair to a car... Posted by The Good Companion on Thursday, 8 April 2021
Overmedication is injuring older people:
world-first study
A world-first study reveals that over-medication
increases the likelihood of older people falling and
injuring themselves, which can lead to premature death.
Living with Alzheimer’s –
and a love of music
Amrita was diagnosed with early-onset
Alzheimer's, but her passion for music has helped her
and her family.
Combatting loneliness in older people
The Ageing Well project continues to
investigate social isolation among older New Zealanders.
In the meantime, perhaps we should consider preventative
measures for combatting loneliness.
The reason older people are slow walkers…and
how to improve their walking
New research released today reveals
why older adults often walk slowly and tire quickly.
INsite asks physiotherapist Neil Barback how older people
can improve their strength.
Growing the Silver Economy
Social gerontologist Carole Gordon
talks to JUDE BARBACK about why New Zealanders need
to change their attitudes towards older people and embrace
age-friendly policies in order to reap the benefits
of the rapidly growing silver economy.
No ‘one-size-fits-all’
solution to loneliness
INsite looks at measures taken to alleviate
loneliness, something that affects 20 per cent of older
New Zealanders.
Neglect – the biggest abuse
issue for the elderly
The link between loneliness and dementia
INsite looks at measures taken to alleviate
loneliness, something that affects 20 per cent of older
New Zealanders.
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