Orange aged care residents plant their own pocket forest
26 September, 2025Planting of trees and shrubs started today at an Orange aged care facility, believed to be the first in Australia to become home to a community pocket forest.
Creative arts program enriches quality of life for residents with dementia
18 September, 2025An aged care provider is developing targeted creative arts initiatives to empower residents to express themselves and find joy, regardless of cognitive ability.
104 clinical trials reveal best ways to prevent aged care falls
29 August, 2025A Flinders University-led review published in August has analysed data from 104 aged care facility clinical trials to reveal the best ways to prevent falls.
Flavour Creations Argie Wound Care dietary supplement
14 August, 2025 | Supplied by: Flavour CreationsArgie Wound Care, developed by Flavour Creations, is claimed to provide essential nutrients that support muscle health and skin integrity, and promote wound healing.
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.
