Digital falls reduction tool is a 2025 iAwards NSW finalist
10 July, 2025MQ-Dash, a digital innovation designed to reduce falls in residential aged care facilities, has been named a New South Wales finalist in the 2025 iAwards.
Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
26 June, 2025To help prevent harm from falls, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the first revision of the Falls Guidelines since 2009.
Why gait quality matters as you age
28 May, 2025 by Helen Dawes, Professor of Clinical Rehabilitation, College of Medicine and Health, University of Exeter and Nancy E. Mayo, Distinguished James McGill Professor, School of Physical & Occupational Therapy, McGill UniversityPoor gait doesn't just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain, instability and a greater risk of falls.
500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews on offer
22 May, 2025To help residential aged care providers meet the new strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, up to 500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews are on offer.
Balance Mat Multimetric Balance Mat
28 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Balance MatThe Multimetric Balance Mat is programmed to run four 20 s balance tests with the person's eyes open while standing on the computerised mat.
Flavour Creations AdVital Hospital Strength Neutral Powder
28 April, 2025 | Supplied by: Flavour CreationsFlavour Creations' AdVital Hospital Strength Neutral Powder is designed to offer complete nutrition in just one scoop.
Managing food allergies in aged care facilities
23 April, 2025 | Supplied by: National Allergy CouncilNational Allergy Council CEO Dr Sandra Vale sets out some key principles to apply and common mistakes to avoid in managing food allergies in aged care facilities.
Advance wellbeing and dignity with care leaver-informed care
15 April, 2025A narrative review of Australian and international literature has revealed that most older care leavers would prefer to remain in and receive support at home.
NSW Seniors Festival offers series of in-person events
06 March, 2025With this year's NSW Seniors Festival themed 'Time to Shine', a range of in-person events will be on offer for participants.
Lifestyle vs genes: which has more influence on aging?
05 March, 2025New research from the University of Oxford has examined whether a person's lifestyle or their genes has more of an impact on the way in which they age.
Arts program for older people aims to boost wellness
04 March, 2025A new arts program is set to launch in the Hunter region, aimed at older people who would benefit from connection within the community.
HammondCare celebrates another centenarian
20 February, 2025Merle Simon has become the 29th HammondCare Home Care client to still be living independently at age 100 or more.
Managing stress in older people
13 February, 2025A program designed to help young people manage their stress has been adapted for older people by Canadian researchers.
Greater rent assistance needed for retirees
13 February, 2025According to COTA Australia, an urgent increase is needed on rental assistance to prevent older people from living in poverty.
Hearing app recognised in 'health techquity' awards
06 February, 2025A novel solution designed to help aged care residents with accurately testing their hearing has made the finals in the US digital health event ViVe 2025.
