Culturally tailored dementia education — resources released
Tracking with care: the ethics of using location-tracking technology with people living with dementia
Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk — new study
University-based intergenerational retirement community is an ACT first
Adelaide's northern suburbs gain first specialist dementia care unit
Culturally tailored dementia education — resources released
Resources designed to increase understanding of modifiable risk factors for dementia in multicultural communities have been released.
Tracking with care: the ethics of using location-tracking technology with people living with dementia
Continuous tracking using real-time location systems is becoming increasingly common in hospitals and long-term care homes, raising questions about ethics and data use.
Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk — new study
Does exercising at any age help reduce a person's risk of dementia? Or is it only when they're young? And what if they have a higher genetic risk?
University-based intergenerational retirement community is an ACT first
A University of Canberra-based intergenerational retirement community has been announced — marking the first in the ACT and second in Australia.
Adelaide's northern suburbs gain first specialist dementia care unit
A new specialist dementia care unit has opened — marking the third in Adelaide and first in the northern suburbs.
S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes
The S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus,...
Cincom Eloquence Customer Communications Management suite
Savvy healthcare organisations are enhancing their customer engagement strategy with...
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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Latest ABS data confirms dementia as the leading cause of death
The latest Australian Bureau of Statistics report, 'Causes of Death, Australia', confirms that dementia is the nation's leading cause...
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What might the eyes tell us about aging and cardiovascular risk?
Researchers have explored how the eyes might be able to predict a person's risk of developing...
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The missing link in aged care: how untreated hearing loss impacts mental health and mobility
A principal audiologist explains the link between untreated hearing loss and mental health and...
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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...
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$100m in funding for Support at Home providers in thin markets
Until 14 January 2026, providers delivering services in a regional, rural or remote area, or for older people with diverse backgrounds, can apply...
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Inspector-General's final report finds "maze-like conditions" navigating My Aged Care
The Inspector-General of Aged Care, Natalie Siegel-Brown's final report of the review of My...
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Why aging shouldn't be classified as a disease
For years, scientists have fought to have institutions formally classify aging as a disease...
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Greenslopes hospital nurse charged with two counts of rape
During the course of duties as a nurse at a Greenslopes hospital, it is alleged that a...
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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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Tracking with care: the ethics of using location-tracking technology with people living with dementia
Continuous tracking using real-time location systems is becoming increasingly common in hospitals and long-term care homes, raising questions about...
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Webinar: Turning data protection into a business advantage
Backup is no longer a safety net, but a strategic tool for risk reduction — and the...
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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...
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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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Culturally tailored dementia education — resources released
Resources designed to increase understanding of modifiable risk factors for dementia in multicultural communities have been released.
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St Vincent's announces virtual and home care commitment
By 2030, St Vincent's has committed to delivering half of its care in people's homes and...
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VAD amendments pass in Victoria
Intended to make the laws clearer and more compassionate, amendments to the Voluntary...
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Doctors call for "urgent investment" in GP aged care services
The Australian Medical Association has called for targeted Medicare rebate increases to improve...
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Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk — new study
Does exercising at any age help reduce a person's risk of dementia? Or is it only when they're young? And what if they have a higher...
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A Day in the Life of Brooke Edwards
Brooke Edwards is an aged care Wellness & Active Ageing Manager and OT with over 13...
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Gentle, seated movement — for health and quality of life in aged care
October is Musculoskeletal Health Awareness Month — Ambassador Gerald Quigley sets out the...
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Noodles, pita bread, rice? How more diverse hospital menus can improve care — and reduce costs
Australian researchers interviewed 30 older patients from Anglo and other cultural backgrounds...
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