Benetas and Intereach are set to deliver aged care services currently provided by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Victoria. [ + ]

Australians think they should take better care of their general health and are seeking to improve their understanding, according to a Pfizer survey. [ + ]

The online workshop by the National Ageing Research Institute will be held on 15 February from 9:30 am to 12 noon. [ + ]

Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes but lack of time among staff to support residents and a fear of falling are the two key barriers. [ + ]

An Australian aged care provider has introduced the Provizio SEM Scanner to assist clinicians with the early detection of pressure injuries amongst residents. [ + ]

Apathy increases in patients with mild cognitive impairment and is associated with worse clinical outcomes according to a new study. [ + ]

HammondCare has partnered with Paessler to proactively monitor its IT infrastructure across its network of aged care homes, hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. [ + ]

Dementia Support Australia's initiative provides strategies for maintaining quality of life that enable people living with dementia and their carers to stay together at home for as long as possible. [ + ]

With an aim to improve medication safety and efficiencies, Regis Group has partnered with BESTMED to implement an eNRMC medication management system nationally. [ + ]

The new Calvary Bethlehem Hospital has opened its doors as part of Calvary Health Care’s $154 million health, retirement living and residential aged care precinct in Melbourne. [ + ]

TLC Healthcare welcomed 180 guests to the preview of its new multigenerational healthcare venue, designed to break down barriers between generations. [ + ]

Debra Nicholl has been appointed as CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) and Janis Porter has been named as the President. [ + ]

A new study suggests older adults with severe hearing loss are more likely to have dementia, whilst the likelihood decreases in those who use hearing aids. [ + ]

A new disease-modifying drug, lecanemab, for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, has been approved by the US FDA. [ + ]

Bolton Clarke has recognised outstanding gardens from across the group's Allity residential homes as part of its newly launched gardening competition. [ + ]