NEWS GOVERNANCE

Former rest home carer loses constructive dismissal case

INGLEWOOD: Kathryn Gifkins says a dementia patient became “infatuated” with her. He proposed to her,… read more

Rest home theft and staff mistreatment allegations

DUNEDIN: There are claims of theft, teabag rationing and poor treatment of staff at Woodhaugh… read more

Nursing homes phasing out alarms to reduce falls

MADISON: Alarms no longer go off when a resident shifts in bed or rises from… read more

‘Care-bots’ for the elderly are dangerous warns professor

SINGAPORE: Computer companions for elderly people are ‘emotionally dangerous’ and will never be good enough… read more