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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 genes has more of an impact on the way in which they age.

Food & wellbeing 05 March, 2025

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.

Infection control 27 February, 2025

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.

Clinical & nursing 20 February, 2025

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.

Facilities 19 February, 2025

Managing stress in older people

A program designed to help young people manage their stress has been adapted for older people by Canadian researchers.

Food & wellbeing 13 February, 2025

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Infection Control
Could slow water flow be risky when handwashing?

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.

Article 27 February, 2025
Clinical & Nursing
Young onset dementia and loss of driving: the challenges

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.

Article 20 February, 2025
Compliance & Governance
Accelerating workforce innovation through aged care grants

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.

News 03 March, 2025
Facilities
Embracing the small-household model of aged care

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...

Article 19 February, 2025
Technology
Humanoid companion to combat loneliness in aged care

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...

News 20 February, 2025
Services
Medication management project for older people commences

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...

News 26 February, 2025
Food & Wellbeing
NSW Seniors Festival offers series of in-person events

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.

News 06 March, 2025
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