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When a person won't eat or drink
Even end of life legislation doesn't cover people in aged care who feel "enough is enough"
Learning to walk again "gym dandy"
Immobile 70yo had to be hoisted out of bed - but can now walk on her own.
Aged care provider angry over vaccination education
Radius Care: lack of education on vaccines poor.
The danger facing our elderly
Falls are one of the biggest health hazards for elderly people living at home...
The danger facing our elderly
Falls are one of the biggest health hazards for elderly people living at home...
When a calf came to the rest home...
Pets and visits by animals at aged care homes are great for elderly residents...
Assisted dying could increase elder abuse
Founder of NZ aged care homes says he is against voluntary euthanasia bill.
New agency to fight Covid-19?
Key rest home chain calls for new body with better decision-making to replace Ministry...
Aged care homes "can't relax"
NZ's next big threat comes from the mistaken belief Covid-19 is over, says Radius.
The struggle for safety
Radius Care rest home chain faced criticism for early lockdowns to protect their residents
How gardens can help dementia
"Sensory garden" in Radius rest home is already proving its worth.
Where food is more than a meal
Aged care facilities have to perform to a high standard in many areas - especially food.
The lamb that changed a life
Power of animals to benefit the elderly is demonstrated by a small abandoned black lamb.
Mum made him buy a rest home
Brien Cree, boss of Radius, started the chain of 22 aged care facilities when his mother..