Industry News
Type 2 diabetes speeds up brain aging
Despite strong evidence linking type 2 diabetes with cognitive decline, few patients undergo a comprehensive cognitive assessment as part of their clinical care. [ + ]
VR tool to improve quality of life in aged care
A toolkit to help aged care providers integrate virtual reality into the lives of residents has been launched. [ + ]
Support for aged care workers delivering palliative care
Aged care workers and nurses, and carers in the community, will receive more critical support when delivering end-of-life palliative care services, thanks to two new Flinders University-led research projects supported by SA Government grant funding. [ + ]
Providers face acute threats to financial viability: report
More than 60% of residential aged care homes are operating at a loss, and the financial performance of home care services declined by 26% compared to the previous year. [ + ]
Cluster trial to bring together over-65s and preschoolers
The trial will evaluate the potential for community intergenerational practice to reduce frailty in older adults and improve school readiness in children. [ + ]
Pitfalls of high-risk prescribing
For many aged 65 years and older, good health is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs. [ + ]
Animations to help prevent dementia in CALD communities
The National Ageing Research Institute has launched the next phase of its Moving Pictures project aimed at dementia awareness. [ + ]
LASA CEO Sean Rooney to step down after six years
After six years leading aged care sector industry body Leading Age Services Australia (LASA), CEO Sean Rooney has decided to step down. [ + ]
Two-thirds of people unaware of Home Medicines Review — survey
Falls, confusion, trouble remembering and concentrating. Also dry mouth, constipation and trouble urinating. It is easy to think these are signs of aging. [ + ]
Filling the gap in oral care for the elderly
With one-quarter of people aged over 65 living with complete tooth loss and more than 65% of them reporting difficulty eating, the Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to make better commitments to oral care within the nation's aged care facilities. [ + ]
Workshop: Falls prevention in residential aged care
The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is holding a workshop on strategies for preventing falls in residential aged care on Thursday, 19 May, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm. [ + ]
New aged-care body ACCPA unveils board appointments
The newly formed Aged & Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA), set to be operational by July 2022, has announced its inaugural board structure. [ + ]
Central Coast aged care provider partners with ET Australia
Not-for-profit aged care provider Alino Living is taking a new approach to recruitment with a partnership with Employment and Training Australia (ET Australia). [ + ]
Trial finds promising treatment for dementia
A Monash University-led study has found a new treatment that stabilises escalating behavioural issues and reverses brain shrinkage due to Alzheimer's and dementia. [ + ]
New appointment for Adelaide PHN, Flinders aged-care venture
Flinders Caring Futures Institute researcher Professor Stacey George has been appointed Professor in Healthy Ageing, Support and Care as part of a new collaborative venture driven by Flinders University and Adelaide Primary Health Network (PHN). [ + ]
