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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? [ + ]
New governance arrangements needed for culturally safe aged care
Andrea Kelly, Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner, shares a message with Aged Health readers for the May 2025 edition, which has a focus on governance. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Regina Huang
Ahead of National Palliative Care Week 2025, which runs 11–17 May, we look at the career and day in the life of palliative care specialist nurse Regina Huang. [ + ]
Design Matters: luxury wellbeing, apartment style
The Baptcare Strathalan Integrated Community redevelopment promotes wellbeing through luxury retirement living in an apartment complex in Macleod, Victoria. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of Merridy Baylis
When Merridy Baylis decided to enter the aged care sector in 2020, she knew she would face a steep learning curve. [ + ]
Clinical factors of frontotemporal dementia misdiagnosis
Almost 70% of suspected frontotemporal dementia cases are misdiagnosed, an Australian study into clinical factors contributing to misdiagnoses has revealed. [ + ]
Managing food allergies in aged care facilities
National Allergy Council CEO Dr Sandra Vale sets out some key principles to apply and common mistakes to avoid in managing food allergies in aged care facilities. [ + ]
Advance wellbeing and dignity with care leaver-informed care
A narrative review of Australian and international literature has revealed that most older care leavers would prefer to remain in and receive support at home. [ + ]
Action planning needed for catastrophic fire danger days
A recent report shows most of the older Australians interviewed would not follow the Country Fire Services' advice regarding catastrophic fire danger days. [ + ]
