COVID 19 a global pandemic On 30 January 2020, the World Health Organisation (WHO) declared COVID 19 a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. By 11 March 2020, with many countries reporting confirmed cases and ...
If you’re looking for a fun, therapeutic activity to do with an older adult, scrapbooking may just be the answer. Creating a memory book can reduce stress in older people because it allows them to ...
For this week on Healthcare Channel we’ll have a series of fun indoor activities for seniors. First up are easy coloring sheets. You can spend HOURS finishing this while calming your mind. What are ...
As we age, our immune response capability becomes reduced, which in turn contributes to more infections and more cancer. As life expectancy in developed countries has increased, so too has the incidence of age-related conditions. ...
In response to the Covid-19 pandemic a new social enterprise, Frontliners has been launched to supply health workers with essential items they need during this difficult time. So far product to the value of 2 million dollars have been ...
Does it seem like you get sick more than you did when you were younger? When you are under the weather, does it take you longer to feel good again? Immunity — your body’s defense ...
…an approach for 2020 and beyond! Healthcare Consumers’ biggest pain point today has been the difficulty in navigating the fragmented ecosystem! This fragmented ecosystem is leading to impersonal communication & transactions and complicated & time-consuming ...
Taoiseach (Irish Prime Minister) Leo Varadkar has rejoined the medical register and offered to work shifts to help the health service during the coronavirus crisis. Mr Varadkar worked as a hospital doctor and as a ...
Healthcare systems world over are over-whelmed and struggling with the Covid-19 pandemic. The deluge of infected patients and suspects are stretching the healthcare ecosystem beyond their capacity. Telehealth & Virtual Care tools are being introduced ...
Many Australians are anxious and stressed about the coronavirus, COVID-19. There have been reports of panic-buying at the supermarket. People have been donning face masks when they have no symptoms. You can’t make a cup of tea at ...
I lived in a hospital until I was five years old. Catheters, scalpels, doctors, and pain were all normal to me. To play with me, my little sister would have to wear a mask because ...
Australia’s largest health insurer, Bupa, announced today it would be delaying the annual 1 April premium increase for all customers for six months. According to Bupa Australia & New Zealand Chief Executive Officer, Hisham El-Ansary, ...