Keeping cool in aged care: adapting to climate change
What are the benefits of an RSV vaccine for older adults?
Falling for scams: an early sign of Alzheimer's?
What can be done to treat lower back pain?
App enhances aged care skills for Greek speakers
Keeping cool in aged care: adapting to climate change
As global temperatures rise, aged care facilities face an increasingly critical challenge: maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for residents.
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 range of benefits.
Falling for scams: an early sign of Alzheimer's?
Research suggests that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease can also make older adults more susceptible to falling for scams.
What can be done to treat lower back pain?
A new study has highlighted an effective and accessible intervention for adults suffering lower back pain.
App enhances aged care skills for Greek speakers
An app has been developed by the Fronditha Care Foundation and Dementia Australia to improve aged care delivery in languages other than English.
Leukoplast Skin Sensitive Tapes and Dressings
Leukoplast offers gentle and secure wound care solutions for highly sensitive or compromised skin.
SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo nurse call system
The SSG (Static Systems Group) Acelo 'plug and play' nurse call system is designed to...
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 range of benefits.
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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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ACIPC International Conference speakers announced
Infection prevention and control is vitally important across all healthcare settings in reducing...
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Falling for scams: an early sign of Alzheimer's?
Research suggests that changes in the brain linked to Alzheimer's disease can also make older adults more susceptible to falling for scams.
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Wearable devices could help older people with heart health
Nearly 6% of Australians over the age of 55 are living with atrial fibrillation (AF), otherwise...
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Study questions use of antidepressants in pain management
Despite a lack of evidence surrounding their efficacy, antidepressants are being used to treat...
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Australia falls behind in dementia action planning
There are calls for Australian businesses and communities to work towards "dementia...
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Aged care homes fall short on mandatory minutes
Despite increased funding, many aged care facilities are still not reaching the mandatory minutes of direct care, data shows.
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Sector improving but more to be done: aged care data
The latest Sector Performance Report for the April to June 2024 quarter has been released by the...
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Aged care workers to receive pay rises
A further $3.8 billion is set to be invested in aged care by the federal government over the next...
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New Aged Care Act welcomed by advocacy body
An announcement that the bill for the new Aged Care Act will be introduced to parliament has been...
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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: maintaining a safe and comfortable environment for...
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Helping older people stay local
Older people in rural and remote communities will receive more opportunities to stay close to...
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Aged care reimagined through vertical living
A new integrated vertical retirement living and aged care development has been established in the...
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The benefits of art for aged care residents
Art and design principles are now being used to improve the wellbeing of residents living with...
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The benefits of treating hearing loss early
New data suggests that the treatment of hearing loss can also reduce feelings of isolation among older people.
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Using sensors to support aging at home
The use of sensors could allow older Australians to remain in their homes for longer, according...
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Using VR education to help dementia patients with dining
A workshop designed to support aged care workers in improving meal times for dementia patients...
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The need to overhaul digital health data for older patients
Recalling medical histories is time-consuming and challenging for any patient, but it becomes...
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Retirement at risk when people withdraw super early
Some Australians are reportedly being forced to access superannuation funds to pay for essential health care, reports show.
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Say "no" to the nursing home, urges campaign
A new television, radio and digital campaign has been launched that calls for Australians to...
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How hospital stays could be reduced for older patients
New research conducted by Flinders University has revealed one key way that hospital stays could...
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In conversation with Janet Phillips: dying with dignity
Victoria faces a dire funding crisis in aged care palliative services, raising concerns that many...
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New self-assessment tool to assist healthy aging
An online tool has been launched by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) to mark International Day of Older Persons.
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What can be done to treat lower back pain?
A new study has highlighted an effective and accessible intervention for adults suffering lower...
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What impact is frailty having on the healthcare system?
According to new research, frailty is imposing a staggering burden on Australia's healthcare...
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Could travel help to defy the aging process?
Travel — of the touristy kind, as opposed to the time travel kind — could help to...
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