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A shift in care: embedding restorative practice for independent aging
The Support at Home program rollout provides a timely opportunity to embed restorative care into the everyday lives of older Australians, Dr Claire Gough explains. [ + ]
Researchers map key Alzheimer's protein in 196 patient scans
In a study published this week in Brain, US researchers have created a model they describe as "Google Maps" for tau — a key protein in Alzheimer's. [ + ]
In Conversation: why mobile podiatry matters more than ever
With healthy, pain-free feet playing an important role in independence, mobile podiatry is becoming an increasingly common and necessary part of home care. [ + ]
Are we on the cusp of life-changing diabetic wound treatments?
Building on past discoveries, SAHMRI researchers believe they have zeroed in on the mechanism driving diabetic wound healing. [ + ]
Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
To help prevent harm from falls, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the first revision of the Falls Guidelines since 2009. [ + ]
Direct care staffing is growing, but is quality on the rise as well?
Direct care staffing levels in residential aged care are increasing; a team of Australian researchers set out to discover whether quality has risen as well. [ + ]
Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
This World Continence Week, 16–22 June, a national clinical and training manager charts some incontinence management innovations available to healthcare facilities. [ + ]
Could this DNA-repairing protein prevent age-related diseases?
A team of Australian researchers believe a DNA-repairing protein found in human cells could help prevent diseases like Alzheimer's, motor neuron and Parkinson's. [ + ]
Arthritis hard facts this Men's Health Week
For Men's Health Week, 9–15 June, Arthritis Australia released some 'hard facts', showing the serious and growing issue of arthritis, including gout, for men. [ + ]
Clinical guidelines to the Restorative Care Pathway
Researchers from the Caring Futures Institute have released clinical guidelines to underpin the 'Restorative Care Pathway', part of the Support at Home program. [ + ]
9 in 10 over-50s Aussie carers are facing care burnout
A report commissioned by Australian Seniors has revealed a concerning outlook for burnout risk of over-50s Australians juggling caring responsibilities. [ + ]
Until November — new Aged Care Act delay campaign claims win
After advice from the sector and experts, the Australian Government has announced that the commencement of the new Aged Care Act will be delayed until 1 November. [ + ]
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 skills' among older Australians; skills that may prevent real-life falls. [ + ]
Why gait quality matters as you age
Poor gait doesn't just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain, instability and a greater risk of falls. [ + ]
Alzheimer's drug TGA approval "momentous" — but is health care ready?
On 22 May, donanemab became the first drug registered in Australia proven to significantly slow Alzheimer's disease progression. But is health care ready for rollout? [ + ]
