Industry News
Self-perceptions may predict future health events for older people
An older person's perceptions about their health — known as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) — may predict their health in the future, new Monash research shows. [ + ]
Depression in dementia best treated by non-drug approaches: research
Depression is a common psychological symptom associated with dementia and is estimated to occur in between 10% and 62% of people living with dementia. [ + ]
Hormones linked with sleep apnea in postmenopausal women
A new study found an association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and low estrogen and progesterone levels in women. [ + ]
Bone loss medicines and ovarian cancer: what's the link?
Researchers compared medications taken by more than 50,000 women aged over 50, from 2004–2013, to analyse differences in those with ovarian cancer and those without. [ + ]
Palliative care investment welcomed
The NSW Government will invest $743m over the next five years on top of the $300 million spent in the state each year. [ + ]
Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to dementia: genetic study
Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks? [ + ]
Tireless dementia advocate and oldest uni student awarded OAM
Val Fell is studying for a Bachelor of Dementia Care at the University of Tasmania to enable her to provide the latest evidence and research on care to her support group. [ + ]
New project to combat sexual assualt in residential care
An estimated 50 people are sexually assaulted in Australian aged care homes every week. Most of them are women. Most live with dementia. [ + ]
Blue Care voted most trusted brand for residential and home care
Blue Care, part of UnitingCare Queensland, won recognition as part of the 2022 Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Survey. [ + ]
Nominations open for HESTA Excellence Awards
The awards celebrate exceptional professionals working in aged care, disability, allied health and community services in Australia. [ + ]
Aus dementia solutions showcased in London
Dementia Australia's technology and programs are being showcased at the Alzheimer's Disease International Conference 2022 in London this week. [ + ]
Home visits for palliative care increase by 18%
The number of Medicare-subsidised palliative care services received by Australians in their own homes almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20. [ + ]
Tool helps older adults assess driving performance
Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their 'attentional performance' during driving. [ + ]
HSU launches legal action over aged care wages
The Health Services Union has commenced a legal push to prevent aged care operators slashing pay by engaging catering staff under the hospitality award through labour hire operators. [ + ]
Industry welcomes new Cabinet
ACCPA is calling on the incoming government to deliver on the promise of political change by nominating aged care reform as a priority for the first 100 days of government. [ + ]
