Study explores the impact of pets in aged care
17 November, 2022Research driven by the National Centre for Healthy Ageing (NCHA) will investigate whether bonding with animals can reduce loneliness in at-risk groups.
Aspirin may increase fall risk: study
11 November, 2022A sub-study of the ASPREE trial has found that low-dose aspirin provides little favourable benefit in a healthy, older adult population.
The role of advance care planning in reducing ED presentations
18 October, 2022 by Rebecca Haddock* and Naomi Sheridan**New research describes the patterns of ED presentations for patients referred from residential aged care facilities (RACF) and the predictors of death.
The secrets of ageing with resilience
13 October, 2022Keys to resilient ageing include keeping things in perspective, mobilising coping skills, drawing on supports and identifying irrational thoughts.
Pemulwuy retiree helps the community grow
02 September, 2022A love of gardening sowed the seeds for Allity Pemulwuy Aged Care resident Kevin Horne, 92, to become founder of the Wentworthville Community Garden in his 80s.
Walking football can improve older people's mobility
26 August, 2022Physical activity, social interaction and a sense of community are among the effects of walking football, a popular senior sport addressed in a recent Swedish scientific study.
How do Australians feel about end of life?
12 August, 2022While nine in 10 Australians believe it is important to do some end-of-life planning, only one in three have actually taken action, new research reveals.
Nutritious Cuisine NuFoods IDDSI-compliant ready made meals
10 August, 2022 | Supplied by: Nutritious CuisineAt NuFoods, by Nutritious Cuisine, all meals are assessed by health practitioners, dieticians and nutritionists during recipe development and then thoroughly tested by speech pathologists thereafter.
'Circles' to support older Australians
03 August, 2022Community Circles Australia aims to build caring communities around older individuals who need a little extra help and company in their daily lives.
Report explores economic and financial abuse knowledge gaps
15 July, 2022More research is needed to understand economic and financial abuse of older people in the context of domestic and family violence.
Medication reviews linked to lower death risk in aged care
08 July, 2022Research from the Registry of Senior Australians at SAHMRI has found that individuals who had a medication review within a 12-month period had a 5% lower risk of death.
Mental health services underused in aged care; need for improved access: report
24 June, 2022While residents in aged care are more likely to experience mental health problems compared to the general population, not many are using government-subsidised mental health services.
Depression in dementia best treated by non-drug approaches: research
24 June, 2022Depression is a common psychological symptom associated with dementia and is estimated to occur in between 10% and 62% of people living with dementia.
Hormones linked with sleep apnea in postmenopausal women
24 June, 2022A new study found an association between obstructive sleep apnea risk and low estrogen and progesterone levels in women.
Food safety and the importance of training
21 June, 2022 by Andrew Thompson, Director Think ST SolutionsFSANZ P1053 Food Safety Management Tools proposes mandatory food safety training for food handlers working in foodservices and food retail businesses.
