Clinical & nursing

Silverchain, Monash partnership to better manage depression

30 September, 2022

Silverchain and Monash University's joint research project to improve mental health care for older people has received a $2 million grant from the Medical Research Future Fund.


Meaningful connections to reduce aggression in aged care

23 September, 2022

A new pilot program using a world-first technique has shown positive outcomes for residents and staff at a Crows Nest aged care service.


Insomnia linked to memory decline in older adults

16 September, 2022

A new Canadian study has found that older people with insomnia are at greater risk of developing long-term cognitive impairment such as dementia.


Alzheimer's Qld offering fee-free services throughout spring

09 September, 2022

Alzheimer's Queensland (AQ) is offering South East Queensland residents fee-free access to aged care services until 30 November 2022.


Aged care training program for Parkinson's

26 August, 2022

A new specialist online education program for registered nurses (RNs) and personal care assistants (PCAs) working in aged care aims to improve care for people living with Parkinson's in aged care.


The music app supporting dementia care at home

26 August, 2022 by Professor Felicity Baker

Many carers of people with dementia recognise music's value in supporting the wellbeing of a loved one.


Jobs summit: dementia education must underpin workforce discussions

19 August, 2022

Dementia Australia has reiterated the need for regular dementia education for aged care workers, as recommended by the Royal Commission.


Could early Alzheimer's alert help stave off the disease?

18 August, 2022

Collaborative research from Macquarie University and the CSIRO has found a blood biomarker that appears years before the onset of dementia symptoms.


Highlights from the Alzheimer's Association International Conference 2022

12 August, 2022

The AAIC 2022 featured the latest Alzheimer's and dementia research, including the biology of aging, risk factors and prevention strategies, and caregiving.


Improving wound care outcomes

03 August, 2022 by Mansi Gandhi

Chronic wounds affect more than 420,000 Australians, with each chronic wounds patient spending over $4000 on out-of-pocket costs.


Industry body urges govt to make dementia education a priority

29 July, 2022

Dementia Australia has welcomed the federal government's workforce action in aged care but is urging the government to make targeted dementia education a priority.


Wonsie bodysuits

28 July, 2022 | Supplied by: Wonsie

Wonsie's large-sized bodysuits assist children and adults with special needs.


A disruptive influence

27 July, 2022 by Laini Bennett*

Tamar Krebs, Founder, Group Homes Australia, shares her leadership journey and lessons learned, including her steep learning curve and facing down discrimination.


Indigenous program uses humour to demystify dying

08 July, 2022

Indigenous comedian Sean Choolburra voices a new QUT-led animation series that uses humour to help destigmatise palliative care and dying for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples.


HSU launches legal action over aged care wages

02 June, 2022

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.


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