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.
Higher magnesium intake could reduce dementia risk
31 March, 2023A study of 6000 cognitively healthy participants has found that an increased intake of magnesium-rich foods such as spinach and nuts could also help reduce the risk of dementia.
Study explores care home diets and their inflammatory potential
31 March, 2023An analysis of food consumed by more than 600 residents at 32 long-term homes in Canada has shown the need to make diets healthier for residents.
Social work tool fills gap and supports aging in place
23 March, 2023Researchers have developed a psycho-social assessment tool to guide social work assessments and help build proactive partnerships with older people.
Ryman residents knit 14,000 teddies for Ukrainian children
23 March, 2023The initiative was started by Debra Richardson, Ryman's Victorian Sales Manager, who created the 'Yuri' bear to honour the young boy from Ukraine she fostered.
Decluttering could reduce fall risk by 26%
17 March, 2023A new review states that eliminating hazards around the home, such as clutter, stairs without railings and poor lighting, can reduce the risk of falls.
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.
Call to change pet rules in aged care
03 March, 2023Only 18% of aged care facilities in Australia consider allowing residents to keep a pet, but UniSA researchers are calling for the federal government to change that.
Research calls for changes to tackle malnutrition
03 March, 2023New research aims to raise awareness of malnutrition in older adults and calls for an international standard for diagnosing the condition.
15.6% increase in calls to Qld Elder Abuse Helpline: report
17 February, 2023UnitingCare's report into elder abuse revealed an increase in elders seeking help with multi-generational living linked to the spike in abuse.
Pfizer launches health info hub
10 February, 2023 | Supplied by: PfizerAustralians think they should take better care of their general health and are seeking to improve their understanding, according to a Pfizer survey.
"Whole-home" approach needed to boost physical activity
10 February, 2023Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes but lack of time among staff to support residents and a fear of falling are the two key barriers.
Improving food standards: 10 points to consider
13 January, 2023A new discussion paper from the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission offers new points of focus for improvement in food, nutrition and dining experiences.
