Reducing symptoms of depression in older Australians
15 January, 2024A new model of care that aims to reduce symptoms of depression in older people will be trialled in Victoria.
Less healthy older adults more vulnerable to scams
20 November, 2023A new poll by the University of Michigan shows that people with worse mental or physical health are more likely to experience fraud.
Digestive diseases in older adults linked to loneliness, depression
14 September, 2023An American study has found psychological factors are a contributing element to developing digestive diseases among older adults.
Designing experiences that help residents thrive
25 August, 2023Lucy Temby from Cranbrook Care reflects on how meaningful lifestyle activities enrich the lives of older residents.
Cognition and financial decision-making — what role does gender play?
11 August, 2023Women can competently take over financial decision-making when they perceive a decline in their husband's cognitive ability, but the same can't be said for men, according to University of Queensland research.
Razor-sharp memory of 'superagers' linked to faster movement: study
21 July, 2023Most people's memory function gradually declines as they age; however, 'superagers' appear to be able to avoid this age-related deterioration.
New generation of researchers promotes dignity in care
14 July, 2023Involving several European universities, the InnovateDignity project aimed to train a new generation of researchers willing to take on societal challenges related to dignity in care for older people.
Male loneliness: the role of camaraderie and community involvement
16 June, 2023According to Mental Health First Aid Australia, as many as one in four men will experience a mental illness in their lifetime.
Study explores use of antipsychotic drugs in Canadian care homes
09 June, 2023While most aspects of care quality in long-term care homes did not differ, a Canadian study shows that the use of antipsychotic drugs increased in all provinces in the first year of the pandemic.
Retired cabinet maker's lolly trolleys bring joy to older care residents
19 May, 2023For months, retired cabinet maker Wayne Gallagher turned the garage of his Fern Bay home into a production line to roll out custom-made lolly trolleys.
Safeguarding seniors' mental health
16 May, 2023 by Patricia Sparrow and Maria Katsabanis*Following the release of a research report on mental health of older Australians, industry body COTA is calling for a national strategy and improved literacy and education around evidence-based coping strategies.
Aged care provider engages laughter therapists to boost mood, morale
12 May, 2023Aged care provider Cranbrook Care is rolling out the Laughter Care program, delivered by Australian charity The Humour Foundation, at five care facilities.
Puppies introduced into aged care facility
20 April, 2023Alino Living's Killarney Court aged care facility has extended its pet therapy program with the addition of two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies.
Home-based care: Silverchain, Swinburne to pilot digital intervention for depression
06 April, 2023The e-EMBED program employs digital technologies to facilitate the delivery of effective psychological strategies to home care clients.
New insight into aged care suicide
10 March, 2023Research from Flinders University and SAHMRI shows 354 older people who were accessing or waiting for aged care services died by suicide between 2008 and 2017.
