Connecting siloed systems to enhance aged care operations
Contemporary, integrated village transformation
How to live a longer life
Developing a treatment for age-related muscle atrophy
How gender inequality impacts on dementia care
Connecting siloed systems to enhance aged care operations
A South Australian aged care provider recently underwent a digital transformation to enhance both operations and client experience.
Contemporary, integrated village transformation
Two new multistorey aged care homes will be added to the HammondCare site in Hammondville, south-west Sydney.
How to live a longer life
New research has uncovered one key activity that could add up to 11 more years to your life.
Developing a treatment for age-related muscle atrophy
With increased age comes decreased muscle function — but a new study has found a potential therapy to help avoid muscle atrophy.
How gender inequality impacts on dementia care
The gendered experiences of women with dementia were largely overlooked in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's final report, analysis shows.
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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 range of benefits.
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Aged care antibiotic could put residents at risk
Better antibiotic management is needed in residential aged care to protect against...
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Research funding for infection prevention and control
Targeted research into improving infection prevention and control in aged care homes will attract...
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ACIPC International Conference speakers announced
Infection prevention and control is vitally important across all healthcare settings in reducing...
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How gender inequality impacts on dementia care
The gendered experiences of women with dementia were largely overlooked in the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety's final...
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Cognitive impairment: why socioeconomic factors matter
The likelihood of developing cognitive impairment or dementia later in life is influenced by...
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It's not just genetics that influence dementia: study
A new study by UNSW suggests that a range of social factors play a critical role in cognitive...
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Dementia to become Australia's leading cause of death
More investment needs to be made to prevent dementia, which is set to become Australia's...
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Australian aged care reforms pass parliament
Reforms to the aged care system will now push ahead, with the federal government's Aged Care Bill having passed through parliament.
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Aged care needs time to implement vital reforms
Realistic timelines are needed for historic aged care reform, according to the Aged and Community...
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Greater support at home: the journey to aged care reform
Older Australians increasingly want the freedom, support and choice to remain in the homes and...
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New staffing quality indicators introduced
Three new staffing quality indicators are being introduced by the federal government to aged care...
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Contemporary, integrated village transformation
Two new multistorey aged care homes will be added to the HammondCare site in Hammondville, south-west Sydney.
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WA parliament passes retirement village reforms
Reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 1992 have now passed through the WA parliament.
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Keeping cool in aged care: adapting to climate change
As global temperatures rise, aged care facilities face an increasingly critical challenge:...
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Helping older people stay local
Older people in rural and remote communities will receive more opportunities to stay close to...
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Could smart tech be the answer to aging at home?
Older Australians will accept government-funded technology in the home if it enables them to age at home for longer, a survey has found.
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Digital health tool for aged care receives award
A digital risk prediction tool developed by RMIT University and Telstra Health for use in aged...
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The dangers of health monitoring devices in an aging population
Commonly used medical devices are at risk of being hacked and the data used for illegitimate...
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The benefits of treating hearing loss early
New data suggests that the treatment of hearing loss can also reduce feelings of isolation among...
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'Baby boomer freight train' makes home care a pressing need
In order to better handle Australia's shifting demographics, the nation needs to prioritise home care as part of its healthcare model.
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Achieving palliative care equality for rural Australia
Services such as palliative care are not always equally accessible, particularly for Australians...
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Should older people take driving lessons?
The latest research into older driver behaviour suggests that that tailored driving lessons can...
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In conversation: the truth about after-death administration
Did you know it takes the average executor in Australia 200–300 hours to fully administer...
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More govt funding for aged care meals services
A cost-of-living boost will see $37 million in federal government funding delivered to aged care meal providers.
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How to live a longer life
New research has uncovered one key activity that could add up to 11 more years to your life.
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Developing a treatment for age-related muscle atrophy
With increased age comes decreased muscle function — but a new study has found a potential...
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The perils of loneliness among older people
Paradoxically, as digital connectivity increases throughout the world, people are experiencing...
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