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Infection prevention and control is vitally important across all healthcare settings in reducing the risks of infection transmission and antimicrobial resistance. [ + ]
Could less folate promote healthier aging?
Decreasing folate intake helps to support healthier metabolisms in aging animals, a new study has found. [ + ]
A Day in the Life of… Paula Reid
Witnessing the positive outcomes that aged care nursing brings to older people continues to inspire Paula every day. [ + ]
Calculating fall risk in older adults
A formula and assessment tool for estimating fall risk among the older population has been developed by researchers at Osaka Metropolitan University. [ + ]
How hospital stays could be reduced for older patients
New research conducted by Flinders University has revealed one key way that hospital stays could be minimised for older patients. [ + ]
40% of aged cared residents malnourished, study finds
A nutritional study conducted by Monash and Griffith Universities has revealed the extent of malnourishment in residential aged care. [ + ]
In conversation with Janet Phillips: dying with dignity
Victoria faces a dire funding crisis in aged care palliative services, raising concerns that many older people may be denied the opportunity to die with dignity. [ + ]
The top 10 signs of adverse drug events in older people
Older people who use psychotropic medications can be significantly harmed by adverse events and side-effects. [ + ]
Smartphone tech could enable stroke rehab at home
New technology that could allow stroke patients to undertake rehabilitation exercises at home is being developed by researchers. [ + ]
Counting the minutes on allied health care
Currently, Australians receiving aged care are, on average, only obtaining eight minutes of allied health care per day. [ + ]
Knee osteoarthritis and inactivity: the painful truth
Only one in 10 people with knee osteoarthritis regularly exercise, with many believing that activity is dangerous for their joints. [ + ]
Rethinking the cause of Alzheimer's disease
The accepted view as to what causes Alzheimer's disease has been questioned by a new QUT study. [ + ]
Why a new automation mindset is critical for aged care
With the future in mind, many aged care organisations are adopting a new automation mindset. But what exactly is this automation mindset, and why is it so critical? [ + ]
Why short-term loneliness is a risk to physical health
A study surrounding the impact of short-term loneliness on human health has revealed some stark findings. [ + ]
Lowering the risk of a fall on psychotropic drugs
A significant finding has been made by Macquarie University researchers studying the impact of psychotropic drugs on the risk of falls among older people. [ + ]
