What's next for governance in aged care?
What's the link between sleep and osteoporosis?
Why women need to get active by age 55
Loneliness in older people: what are the risk factors?
Reforms to in-home care: what providers need to know
What's next for governance in aged care?
Governance has been a hot topic for aged care providers and regulators in the aftermath of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety.
What's the link between sleep and osteoporosis?
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has examined the impact sleep quality has on bone health.
Why women need to get active by age 55
A new study has linked activity levels in middle age with improved physical health in later life.
Loneliness in older people: what are the risk factors?
A new study has identified several risk factors for loneliness throughout a person's life, finding that it consistently affects older people.
Reforms to in-home care: what providers need to know
Providers say legislative delays surrounding proposed changes to in-home care are making it difficult for them to plan ahead.
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Higher levels of antibiotic resistance in aged care facilities
New research shows higher levels of antibiotic resistance are present in aged care facilities during the treatment of urinary tract infections...
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Study explores long COVID in aged care homes
COVID-19 disproportionately affected aged care facilities across the world, with high rates of...
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Bringing hospital IPC rigour to aged care
Like their registered nurse (RN) colleagues in emergency care, RNs in residential aged care...
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AMR, a concerning trend in aged care facilities: study
A new study, analysing wastewater samples from several aged care and retirement homes in...
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SA dementia-friendly action plan to roll out
An action plan will be implemented in South Australia that will see the state become more dementia-friendly.
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Dementia Australia celebrates 25 years
A new report has been released by Dementia Australia, marking 25 years in research support and...
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Memory test and blood sample: early Alzheimer's diagnostics?
A new study at the University of Gothenburg is testing the potential for a digital memory test...
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Surprising things that may reduce dementia risk factors
A new Australian study has uncovered some surprising factors that may reduce the risk of...
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What does the Budget 2024–25 mean for aged care?
With the federal government handing down its Budget for 2024–25, here is a breakdown of how it will affect aged care.
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What's next for governance in aged care?
Governance has been a hot topic for aged care providers and regulators in the aftermath of the...
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MOU supports greater transparency across aged care
In an effort to bolster greater accountability across aged care in Australia, a new memorandum of...
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Reforms to in-home care: what providers need to know
Providers say legislative delays surrounding proposed changes to in-home care are making it...
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Designing the aged care accommodation of the future
Architects and designers have been recognised by the federal government for their innovative aged care home designs.
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Police HomeCare Services launched
A new homecare service will provide disability and aged care to members of the policing community...
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Funding boost for Whyalla aged care
Helping Hand will significantly upgrade and expand its residential care homes in Whyalla,...
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Circling back to aged care 20 years on
Nurse Donelle Kralovic swapped bustling Melbourne for central Queensland, where she now manages...
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Using AI to predict Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease could be predicted up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to researchers from University of California –...
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Aust Healthcare Week 2024: register now for your free pass
With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master...
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Innovation in aged care: event
The Innovation & Technology Across Care (ITAC) 2024 Conference will be held on the Gold Coast...
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App helps Peninsula Villages boost recruitment
A recently launched employee referral and reward program has allowed Peninsular Villages to...
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Palliative care workshops for aged care workers
Resthaven employees have taken part in a palliative care workshop to help them provided improved end-of-life care.
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Paramedics supporting palliative care at home
A proposed national framework could see paramedics playing a bigger role in helping palliative...
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Dental care too expensive for many older people
Research conducted by COTA Australia has found that nearly 40% of Australians aged 55+ have...
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Why rural pharmacists are key to home-based palliative care
New research has revealed the key role that pharmacists play in supporting home-based palliative...
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The benefits of art therapy in home care
A home care package that provides one-on-one sessions with professional artists is on offer for older people living in their own homes.
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What's the link between sleep and osteoporosis?
A new study from the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus has examined the impact sleep...
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Why women need to get active by age 55
A new study has linked activity levels in middle age with improved physical health in later life.
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Loneliness in older people: what are the risk factors?
A new study has identified several risk factors for loneliness throughout a person's life,...
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