Industry News
Alzheimer's and Parkinson's risk reduced by nature exposure
US researchers have discovered a potential link between exposure to some types of natural environments and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. [ + ]
Digital exercise program to prevent falls
UNSW Medicine & Health Professor Kim Delbaere will receive a $1.3m Development Grant from the NHMRC to transition a home-based digital exercise program. [ + ]
Urgent measures needed for homes with one-star rating: OPAN
The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Australian Government's new Star Ratings for residential aged care providers, which were recently made public. [ + ]
NARI Director recognised for dedication to ageing research
Director of the National Ageing Research Institute Professor Briony Dow has been recognised by the AAG for her dedication to ageing and aged care research. [ + ]
Corporate volunteering program to improve social connection
Aged care provider Bolton Clarke is planning to use its HOW-R-U? program to improve social connection for older people over the festive period. [ + ]
Alzheimer's research sheds light on medication side effects
The study provides a molecular explanation of the incidence of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA), side effects known to occur in 41% of patients undergoing treatment. [ + ]
New app to prepare end-of-life carers
ELDAC and Flinders University have designed a new app to help home care workers to provide end-of-life and palliative care to their clients as their care needs change. [ + ]
Star Ratings preview: 90% earn three or more
Residential aged care services have received a preview of their overall Star Rating and sub-category ratings with over 90% of services earning three or more stars. [ + ]
Ian Yates appointed as Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care
Ian Yates, former Chief Executive of the Council of the Ageing (COTA), has been appointed as the Interim Inspector-General of Aged Care. [ + ]
Machine learning tool to predict pre-frailty
Machine learning could be the key component in developing effective early screening systems identifying frailty in middle-aged and older Australians. [ + ]
From the emergency room to aged care: the potential of HIRAID
To many in health care, 'ABC' in emergency care (Airways, Breathing, Circulation) is as familiar as the alphabet itself, but registered nurse Professor Kate Curtis discovered there needed to be a more comprehensive way to assess patients. [ + ]
Meera Agar re-elected as Chair of Palliative Care Australia
Professor Meera Agar has been re-elected as Chair of the Palliative Care Australia (PCA) Board following the Annual General Meeting. [ + ]
Care home nurses need support to recover from COVID-19 trauma
Frontline workers need a mental health and wellbeing strategy to help promote recovery from the symptoms of trauma and moral distress. [ + ]
Study explores the prevalence of dementia in centenarians
The research project brought together studies of centenarians and near-centenarians to look at global prevalence of dementia in the exceptionally old. [ + ]
Food, nutrition report 2022: spending rises, innovation improves
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released a new report outlining the trends associated with the Basic Daily Fee Supplement in residential aged care. [ + ]
