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.
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.
Bone loss medicines and ovarian cancer: what's the link?
17 June, 2022Researchers compared medications taken by more than 50,000 women aged over 50, from 2004–2013, to analyse differences in those with ovarian cancer and those without.
Vitamin D deficiency directly linked to dementia: genetic study
17 June, 2022Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks?
New project to combat sexual assualt in residential care
10 June, 2022An estimated 50 people are sexually assaulted in Australian aged care homes every week. Most of them are women. Most live with dementia.
Tool helps older adults assess driving performance
03 June, 2022Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their 'attentional performance' during driving.
ADA optimistic about fixing oral health of aged care residents
27 May, 2022The ADA is optimistic that the new Labor government will work with the industry body to fix the broken dental system for people in aged care.
Pitfalls of high-risk prescribing
20 May, 2022For many aged 65 years and older, good health is only achievable with the help of prescription drugs.
Cluster trial to bring together over-65s and preschoolers
20 May, 2022The trial will evaluate the potential for community intergenerational practice to reduce frailty in older adults and improve school readiness in children.
Two-thirds of people unaware of Home Medicines Review — survey
13 May, 2022Falls, confusion, trouble remembering and concentrating. Also dry mouth, constipation and trouble urinating. It is easy to think these are signs of aging.
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.
