Augmented Intelligence now a reality in aged care
Augmented Intelligence (AI) is enhancing the lives of the elderly through technology and enabling them to maintain their independence for longer.
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Invite to hear our monthly speaker
We invite you and your friends to join us in the Social Centre to hear our monthly speakers. It's entertaining,enlightening, free and open to anyone who'd like to come
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A busy August
I hope you’ve all been enjoying the almost spring-like days we’ve had through the month. Leanna and the gardening team have been flat out getting ready for the new season.
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Keeping in touch
As some of you may recall, we thought it might be a good idea if I sent a short missive round to everyone in the Village on a monthly basis as a way of staying connected and keeping everyone up to date. So here we go with number one.
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A robot named Robyn
Residents at Kerikeri Retirement Village are less exposed to human error now that Robyn’s packaging their meds. Robyn’s a robot and she just doesn’t mess up. She can’t.
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Stopping the round of ‘musical beds’ in aged care
Anyone who’s moved a loved one from independent living into a rest home, and then into total care, will understand the trauma of shifting that person’s life from place to place.
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Official audits open rest homes to scrutiny
There was some quiet celebration at Kerikeri Retirement Village earlier this month. Our Ministry of Health Rest Home Certification has been extended for a further four years following an outstanding audit with no corrective actions required.
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Retirement trends drive change
Here’s a startling fact. Far North District Council demographic statistics tell us that within 20 years the number of people living in Kerikeri aged 80-plus will have quadrupled.
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