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The importance of inclusive care for LGBTI older people
Many LGBTI older people are fearful of engaging with the aged care system and may delay or avoid contact with services. [ + ]
Surprising things that may reduce dementia risk factors
A new Australian study has uncovered some surprising factors that may reduce the risk of developing dementia. [ + ]
How HIV treatments could help Alzheimer's patients
Promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer’s disease have been uncovered by scientists. [ + ]
More balance needed for aged care reforms
New statutory duties and penalty regimes have been introduced in the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act which require further consultation and review. [ + ]
Could smartphones detect frontotemporal dementia?
New research suggests that smartphone cognitive testing could detect early signs of frontotemporal dementia (FTD) in those who carry the gene. [ + ]
Why rural pharmacists are key to home-based palliative care
New research has revealed the key role that pharmacists play in supporting home-based palliative care patients. [ + ]
Key step uncovered in the wound healing process
Scientists from Monash University have identified a key step in the wound healing process that becomes disabled during the aging process. [ + ]
Higher levels of antibiotic resistance in aged care facilities
New research shows higher levels of antibiotic resistance are present in aged care facilities during the treatment of urinary tract infections caused by E. coli. [ + ]
The importance of R&D investment in aged care
Chronic underinvestment in research and development has reduced innovation within the aged care sector, a new report suggests. [ + ]
Study reveals high level of antidepressant use in aged care
According to a new study, antidepressant use has increased at aged care facilities — with six in 10 residents taking this medication. [ + ]
Age-related hearing loss differs for men and women
Around one in five people around the world suffer from hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages. [ + ]
How human capital management can mitigate understaffing issues
An aging population, regulatory change and the rising cost and limited availability of labour are fuelling consolidation across the aged care sector. [ + ]
Using AI to predict Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease could be predicted up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to researchers from University of California – San Francisco. [ + ]
Does the weather cause muscle and joint pain?
A University of Sydney-led study has questioned the commonly held belief that temperature and humidity changes can trigger musculoskeletal pains or arthritis. [ + ]
How feasible is the potential new Aged Care Act?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety exposed a litany of complaints and was a wake-up call for policymakers and service providers. [ + ]
