Workshop: Falls prevention in residential aged care
12 May, 2022The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is holding a workshop on strategies for preventing falls in residential aged care on Thursday, 19 May, from 9:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Filling the gap in oral care for the elderly
12 May, 2022With one-quarter of people aged over 65 living with complete tooth loss and more than 65% of them reporting difficulty eating, the Australian Dental Association is calling on the government to make better commitments to oral care within the nation's aged care facilities.
Faecal transplants to reverse ageing?
05 May, 2022Faecal transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the ageing process, but scientists have used evidence from mice research to achieve just that.
Acute need for pharmacy support in aged care: study
05 May, 2022Medicines are the most common treatments used in health care, especially for older people. But when they're not used correctly, they can cause serious and sometimes fatal outcomes.
Falls risk: over 65% of at-risk people missed by routine assessment
04 May, 2022New research has revealed that the commonly used method of identifying people at risk of a fall is not effective.
Calcium supplements, heart valve disease and death risk
29 April, 2022Calcium supplements are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, according to a new study.
Study explores immune system rejuvenation in the elderly
29 April, 2022An international study identifies why older adults are more susceptible to infectious diseases compared to younger people, paving the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adults.
New research addresses emotion–aging paradox
31 March, 2022 by Jesse HawleyIt's an age-old question: do we — in older age — get better at regulating our emotions? Even responding more positively?
How dehydration influences cognitive status in aged-care residents
20 July, 2021 by Tammy Sherwood, CEO of Person Centred Software Australia*Through digital technology, aged-care homes can immediately see which residents have not had sufficient fluids, enabling appropriate action to be taken.
Flinders projects seek to improve dementia care using real-world methods
02 July, 2021Two new Flinders University research projects will use real-world training and coaching methods to improve the care provided to people living with dementia.
MedWalk strategy looks to stave off dementia
25 June, 2021University of South Australia researchers have announced they are confident that the Mediterranean diet — combined with a daily bout of exercise — can stave off dementia.
SPC launches new company to support aged care
02 June, 2021SPC Care is a dedicated nutritional healthcare company, established to support the nutritional needs of older Australians.
Aged-care residents that are served more, eat more
06 October, 2020Researchers at the University of South Australia have discovered a simple way for aged-care residents to improve their nutrition intake: increase their meal sizes.
