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.
Nutritionally balanced meals for healthy seniors
24 February, 2023 | Supplied by: Mitchell's Quality Foods / Lite n' EasyWith over 235 meals developed by dietitians and prepared by chefs, Lite n' Easy offers a delicious, food-first approach to promoting independence, choice & health for older Australians.
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.
Digital exercise program to prevent falls
21 December, 2022UNSW Medicine & Health Professor Kim Delbaere will receive a $1.3m Development Grant from the NHMRC to transition a home-based digital exercise program.
Care home nurses need support to recover from COVID-19 trauma
09 December, 2022Frontline workers need a mental health and wellbeing strategy to help promote recovery from the symptoms of trauma and moral distress.
ANZFPS proposes plan to reduce falls by 30%
25 November, 2022A report by the Australian and New Zealand Falls Prevention Society offers a plan that could reduce falls by 30% and lessen the $2.3 billion healthcare burden.
International tech trial to detect falls
25 November, 2022Fujitsu and Wakayama Medical University have started trials of technology to support caregivers in visually monitoring patients in privacy-sensitive contexts.
Assessing food quality in aged care with a family survey
18 November, 2022A recent report by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare determined 1 in 10 aged care residents have experienced unplanned weight loss.
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.
SPC Care's Leadership in the Importance of Food Safety
01 November, 2022 | Supplied by: SPC CareDuring these uncertain times, consumers increasingly look for food security, reassurance and trusted brands.
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.
