Design Matters: care, community and heritage
Provider partners with Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece
Are GPs less likely to refer people with dementia to allied health services?
Older Australians face the same key challenges year on year, report reveals
New initiative sets sights on dementia, palliative and complex care solutions
Design Matters: care, community and heritage
Designs have been revealed for the transformative renewal of Waverley's War Memorial Hospital site — to offer integrated seniors living in Sydney's East.
Provider partners with Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece
A provider has partnered with a Melbourne Fringe over-60s dance piece, FreeSteps – Swinging Years, with performances until 18 October.
Are GPs less likely to refer people with dementia to allied health services?
Researchers have examined the allied health referral patterns of GPs from 537 practices — for people with dementia compared to those without dementia.
Older Australians face the same key challenges year on year, report reveals
An annual report released by OPAN has revealed that, for the fifth year in a row, older Australians have reported the same key challenges.
New initiative sets sights on dementia, palliative and complex care solutions
A provider specialising in dementia, palliative and complex care for older Australians has launched an initiative focused on real-world solutions.
PrimeOn Hand Hygiene Range
The PrimeOn Hand Hygiene Range is a collection designed to nourish and protect skin while keeping...
Galvin Bathroom Solutions
Galvin's simple and smart bathroom solutions for safety and water and temperature monitoring...
Could a 'zap' from these appliances curb respiratory infections?
As part of a recent trial, germicidal ultraviolet appliances have been used to 'zap' airborne viruses in four South Australian residential...
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Victorian public sector residents to receive free RSV vaccine
In what it calls an Australian first, Victoria has announced that residents in public sector...
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Could slow water flow be risky when handwashing?
The speed at which water flows from hand basin taps can influence infection spread in aged care...
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What are the benefits of an RSV vaccine for older adults?
Research suggests that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 has a...
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Recommendations aim to ensure dementia care meets needs
Recommendations designed to ensure care provided to people living with dementia meets their needs have been launched by Australian researchers.
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Use of psychotics twice as high in aged care residents with dementia
Despite positive signs in reducing overuse of psychotropic medication in aged care, according to...
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Report: Dementia is Australia's leading cause of death
An Australian Institute of Health and Welfare report updated in the lead-up to Dementia Action...
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Monday 15 September is the start of Dementia Action Week
Monday, 15 September is the start of Dementia Action Week 2025, which runs to Sunday, 21...
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Union launches aged care 'pulse check'
A comprehensive national review of Australia's aged care system has been launched by the Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation.
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Older Australians face the same key challenges year on year, report reveals
An annual report released by OPAN has revealed that, for the fifth year in a row, older...
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New Aged Care Complaints Commissioner appointed
Commencing 1 November, Treasure Jennings has been appointed as the new Aged Care Complaints...
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Government gives update on extra 20K HCP rollout
The Australian Government has provided an update on its rollout of an extra 20,000 Home Care...
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Design Matters: care, community and heritage
Designs have been revealed for the transformative renewal of Waverley's War Memorial Hospital site — to offer integrated seniors living...
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St Bart's receives $30m investment for new 80-bed aged care home
The Australian Government is investing $30 million to help St Bart's build an 80-bed East...
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Victoria's largest new public sector residential aged care facility completed
The $139.6 million Boollam Boollam Aged Care Centre in Heatherton — Victoria's largest...
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Stage one of $100m Resthaven Marion redevelopment underway
Stage one of a $100 million Resthaven Marion site redevelopment is now underway, which will see...
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Rising to the reforms: the value of source-to-contract solutions
A procurement specialist at a software provider makes the case for the value of source-to-contract solutions in rising to reform requirements.
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VR headset and a treadmill — could this combo curb falls?
A VR system and treadmill have been combined in an effort to build 'obstacle avoidance...
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Aged care innovation at the Digital Health Festival
On 13–14 May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors,...
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Deprescribing aged care AI tool gains $4.4m in funding
A five-year project to use AI to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care has...
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Are GPs less likely to refer people with dementia to allied health services?
Researchers have examined the allied health referral patterns of GPs from 537 practices — for people with dementia compared to those without...
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Peak body welcomes aged care service delivery recommendations
Ageing Australia has welcomed the release of the 'Aged care service delivery' report and...
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Report covering almost 70% of residential aged care has "disturbing" results for VAD
A report into voluntary assisted dying in residential aged care homes has revealed only 5% of...
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Could older Australians soon reach for eye drops instead of reading glasses?
Presbyopia develops for all with age, leading many to need reading glasses. Now, a study suggests...
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104 clinical trials reveal best ways to prevent aged care falls
A Flinders University-led review published in August has analysed data from 104 aged care facility clinical trials to reveal the best ways to...
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Digital falls reduction tool is a 2025 iAwards NSW finalist
MQ-Dash, a digital innovation designed to reduce falls in residential aged care facilities, has...
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Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
To help prevent harm from falls, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care...
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Why gait quality matters as you age
Poor gait doesn't just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain,...
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