The COVID Commentaries: A Chronicle of a Plague —Volume I-V
Nearly a year and a half from the start of the COVID-19 pandemic and the world is still struggling to contain this viral threat. Will the 2021 surge in new cases continue throughout the year? What effect will our vaccines have? Will …
A Warning From Sweden
Sweden now has among the highest per capita death rates from Covid-19 in the world. Why? The answer is simple. Sweden was lax in its implementation of protective measures in the face of the outbreak, refusing to implement broad stay at home …
Voices in Dementia Care
Dementia takes a toll on every person it touches, the person living with dementia, their loved ones, caregivers, family, and friends. There is no telling when or whom it will hit. The effect of dementia on families is immense and the impact …
Ten Year Anniversary of ACCESS Health International
In 2017, ACCESS Health International celebrated its tenth anniversary. In ten years, ACCESS Health grew from a single office in Hyderabad, India to a global organization with offices in many of the major cities of the world, including New Delhi, Singapore, Beijing, …
Norwegian Advisory Unit for Aging and Health: Methods for Success Interview with Janne Rosvik
In this interview, ACCESS Health Chair and President, Sofia Widén, interviews Janne Rosvik about her work at the Norwegian Advisory Unit for Aging and Health in Oslo, Norway. The interview focuses on caregiving methods that may improve the quality of life and …
Aleris: Improving Dementia Care and Care of the Elderly
ACCESS Health International works to provide high quality, affordable care for the elderly and the chronically ill. This organization identifies, analyzes, and documents best practices in managing elderly and chronically ill patients. It also consults with public and private providers to discover …
Elder Care in the Netherlands: Interview with Roland de Wolf
The following interview with Roland de Wolf, the Chairman of the Board at the Saffier Residentie Group, is part of a larger study that included exploring innovations in elder care in the Netherlands. The Netherlands is one country that provides senior care …
FocusCura
FocusCura is an international eHealth provider. It provides five products which improve the quality of life for seniors and chronically ill. The eHealth solutions of FocusCura give the elderly the opportunity to live independently in their homes. Internationally two interesting eHealth applications …
Interview with Patrick Cheung, Jade Club
This interview is part of a greater research effort by ACCESS Health to identify best practices in elder care across a number of countries including Sweden, The Netherlands, mainland China and Hong Kong. Sofia Widén traveled to mainland China and to Hong …
Interview with Dr. Alfred Chan, Elderly Commission of Hong Kong
The Elderly Commission is an influential advisory board that completes independent projects to benefit the society of Hong Kong. The Hong Kong government appoints the Elderly Commission and in 2016 charged it with restructuring elder care in Hong Kong within three years. …