Lifestyle factors in 60s linked to aged care admissions
01 September, 2023Those over 60 with the unhealthiest lifestyles were more likely to require admission to aged care than their peers with the healthiest lifestyles, according to a new study.
Palliative care support for rural communities
24 August, 2023A new research project is exploring ways to support rural people in palliative care to have important conversations, find key supports and live better for longer.
RFBI launches new service to provide telehealth access to residents
18 August, 2023Royal Freemasons' Benevolent Institution (RFBI) is launching a new service to support its residents to have better access to health professionals and reduced hospital visits.
Stroke bootcamp outcomes better than standard treatments: study
11 August, 2023The University of South Australia's innovative take on the stereotypical idea of bootcamp is delivering great results for people recovering from stroke.
New home care centre to assist providers with recruitment
04 August, 2023Settlement Services International has opened the Home Care Experience Centre to provide support with alleviating skills shortages and high turnover rates in the care sector.
SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo nurse call system
01 August, 2023 | Supplied by: Sentiolux PTY LTDThe SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo 'plug and play' nurse call system is designed to connect people through versatile, scalable and interoperable communication technology.
Two friends inspire staff, care residents to learn Auslan
28 July, 2023Two deaf residents at Peninsula Villages have inspired staff and other residents to learn Auslan, the Australian sign language, through regular language classes hosted at the aged care village.
Silverchain, Sheba team up to boost digital innovation in home care
28 July, 2023Silverchain and Israel's first virtual hospital, Sheba Beyond, have joined forces to leverage digital technologies to deliver complex care services.
Study highlights the role of managers in minimising physical restraint use
28 July, 2023Supportive managers can empower frontline staff and play a vital role in minimising the use of physical restraints on care home residents without increasing the risk of falls, a new Cochrane review suggests.
Input sought on RACF medication management projects
28 July, 2023The Consumers Health Forum of Australia is seeking consumers who are interested in informing the direction of two projects aimed at improving medication use in RACFs.
Changing perspectives on age beliefs — Dr Kay Patterson
26 July, 2023 by Dr Kay Patterson AO, Age Discrimination Commissioner, Australian Human Rights CommissionAgeism is one of the most prevalent and tolerated forms of prejudice, making it a significant problem in Australian society.
Report on shifting ageist attitudes among workers provides hope
14 July, 2023A report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission shows the effectiveness of education in shifting ageist attitudes.
Social isolation linked to lower brain volume
14 July, 2023Older people who have little social contact with others may be more likely to have loss of overall brain volume than people with more frequent social contact.
Free after-hours healthcare toolkit for residential care homes
30 June, 2023The North Western Melbourne Primary Health Network has developed a free after-hours healthcare toolkit to better support staff and families.
Calls for clarity on wage increases for 'non-direct' care workers
30 June, 2023Whiddon CEO Chris Mamarelis suggests the timing of the Stage 3 Work Value Hearing must be expedited.
