Lifestyle vs genes: which has more influence on aging?
Could slow water flow be risky when handwashing?
Young onset dementia and loss of driving: the challenges
Embracing the small-household model of aged care
Managing stress in older people
Lifestyle vs genes: which has more influence on aging?
New research from the University of Oxford has examined whether a person's lifestyle or their genes has more of an impact on the way in which they age.
Could slow water flow be risky when handwashing?
The speed at which water flows from hand basin taps can influence infection spread in aged care and hospital settings, new research has found.
Young onset dementia and loss of driving: the challenges
More specialised support services are needed to help people with young onset dementia to give up driving, research shows.
Embracing the small-household model of aged care
A state-of-the-art residential aged care facility that focuses on personalised care in an environmentally sustainable setting has recently opened in SA.
Managing stress in older people
A program designed to help young people manage their stress has been adapted for older people by Canadian researchers.
S-7XTRA disinfectant cleaner wipes
The S-7XTRA cleaner disinfectant kills 52+ pathogens including bacteria, COVID-19, norovirus,...
SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo nurse call system
The SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo 'plug and play' nurse call system is designed to...
Could slow water flow be risky when handwashing?
The speed at which water flows from hand basin taps can influence infection spread in aged care and hospital settings, new research has found.
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What are the benefits of an RSV vaccine for older adults?
Research suggests that vaccination against respiratory syncytial virus for adults over 60 has a...
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Aged care antibiotic could put residents at risk
Better antibiotic management is needed in residential aged care to protect against...
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Research funding for infection prevention and control
Targeted research into improving infection prevention and control in aged care homes will attract...
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Young onset dementia and loss of driving: the challenges
More specialised support services are needed to help people with young onset dementia to give up driving, research shows.
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Why allied health support is key for dementia care
There are calls for appropriate funding to be made available for dementia patients to access...
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Urgent commitment needed for brain health
The prevalence of dementia is expected to double within the next 30 years without significant...
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Online lifestyle trial points to improved cognition
Significantly better cognition in older adults was flagged following a clinical trial that...
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Accelerating workforce innovation through aged care grants
A $3 million Aged Care Collaborative has been launched, designed to fund and support projects in the sector.
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Financial hardship still poses a barrier to quality care
There are calls for reform in the next Budget to ensure older people in financial hardship do not...
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Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report welcomed
The Interim First Nations Aged Care Commissioner's report has been welcomed by OPAN as an...
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How shifting aged care legislation impacts client communication
The aged care sector in Australia is undergoing a period of significant transformation, with a...
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Embracing the small-household model of aged care
A state-of-the-art residential aged care facility that focuses on personalised care in an environmentally sustainable setting has recently opened...
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Contemporary, integrated village transformation
Two new multistorey aged care homes will be added to the HammondCare site in Hammondville,...
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WA parliament passes retirement village reforms
Reforms to the Retirement Villages Act 1992 have now passed through the WA parliament.
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Keeping cool in aged care: adapting to climate change
As global temperatures rise, aged care facilities face an increasingly critical challenge:...
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Humanoid companion to combat loneliness in aged care
Data reveals one in five older Australians experience loneliness and this increases for people living in aged care facilities — where 60% of...
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Telehealth in aged care: the benefits and pitfalls
Taking a patient-centric approach to modernising access to health care for aging Australians is...
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Helping older adults to communicate in noisy environments
Could online training be the key to improving communication in everyday environments?
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How Australia could achieve a home care revolution
Utilising smart technology could help to take much pressure off aged care and medical facilities...
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Medication management project for older people commences
A new pilot project designed to help older people better manage their medications has commenced at several general practices in Townsville and...
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Medication management project for older people commences
A new pilot project designed to help older people better manage their medications has commenced...
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A Day in the Life of Amanda Bartosewicz
Despite encountering some very challenging circumstances and setbacks in her personal life,...
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New aged care beds open at Tenterfield Care
Tenterfield Care's Haddington Aged Care Community has just opened an additional 28 aged care...
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NSW Seniors Festival offers series of in-person events
With this year's NSW Seniors Festival themed 'Time to Shine', a range of in-person events will be on offer for participants.
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Lifestyle vs genes: which has more influence on aging?
New research from the University of Oxford has examined whether a person's lifestyle or their...
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Arts program for older people aims to boost wellness
A new arts program is set to launch in the Hunter region, aimed at older people who would benefit...
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HammondCare celebrates another centenarian
Merle Simon has become the 29th HammondCare Home Care client to still be living independently at...
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