Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
Direct care staffing is growing, but is quality on the rise as well?
Relationship-based model gets to the heart of quality care
Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
Could this DNA-repairing protein prevent age-related diseases?
Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
To help prevent harm from falls, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the first revision of the Falls Guidelines since 2009.
Direct care staffing is growing, but is quality on the rise as well?
Direct care staffing levels in residential aged care are increasing; a team of Australian researchers set out to discover whether quality has risen as well.
Relationship-based model gets to the heart of quality care
A relationship-based care model that blurs the lines between residents and workers has been embedded nationwide across an aged care provider's residential facilities.
Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
This World Continence Week, 16–22 June, a national clinical and training manager charts some incontinence management innovations available to healthcare facilities.
Could this DNA-repairing protein prevent age-related diseases?
A team of Australian researchers believe a DNA-repairing protein found in human cells could help prevent diseases like Alzheimer's, motor neuron and Parkinson's.
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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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Incontinence management innovations for healthcare facilities
This World Continence Week, 16–22 June, a national clinical and training manager charts some incontinence management innovations available to...
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Could this DNA-repairing protein prevent age-related diseases?
A team of Australian researchers believe a DNA-repairing protein found in human cells could help...
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Arthritis hard facts this Men's Health Week
For Men's Health Week, 9–15 June, Arthritis Australia released some 'hard...
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Alzheimer's drug TGA approval "momentous" — but is health care ready?
On 22 May, donanemab became the first drug registered in Australia proven to significantly slow...
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Direct care staffing is growing, but is quality on the rise as well?
Direct care staffing levels in residential aged care are increasing; a team of Australian researchers set out to discover whether quality has risen...
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Qualification-legitimacy considerations follow ASQA cancellation
Urgent action is being taken to consider the legitimacy of aged care qualifications issued by a...
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Human Rights As We Age Network launched
Recognising that as Australia ages the need for enforceable human rights for older persons...
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Until November — new Aged Care Act delay campaign claims win
After advice from the sector and experts, the Australian Government has announced that the...
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$36m Resthaven Bellevue Heights redevelopment complete
Having first turned turf in 2021, the $36m redevelopment of Resthaven Bellevue Heights residential aged care facility is complete and has been...
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Retirement Villages Amendment Bill passed in Victoria
The Retirement Villages Amendment Bill has passed in Victoria, marking the biggest change to the...
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Relocated aged care facility ready for residents
After being relocated in a $57.11 million project, Glenview Community Care Nursing Home in...
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Aged care respite service gets two-year reprieve
In the ACT, it has been announced that The Salvation Army will be supported to continue delivery...
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VR headset and a treadmill — could this combo curb falls?
A VR system and treadmill have been combined in an effort to build 'obstacle avoidance skills' among older Australians; skills that may...
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Aged care innovation at the Digital Health Festival
On 13–14 May, DHF25 will bring together 8000 attendees, 400 speakers and 200 exhibitors,...
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Deprescribing aged care AI tool gains $4.4m in funding
A five-year project to use AI to reduce the unnecessary use of medication in residential care has...
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Ensuring compliance: the new Aged Care Act and AI
One of the biggest compliance challenges providers will face under new regulations is adherence...
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SA responds to federal aged care shortage with new 'bridging' beds
South Australia, which has the country's lowest vacancy rate for residential aged care, has made available 55 new beds in a specialised...
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Annecto to cease all community services in July
After 70 years of community service across the ACT, Queensland, NSW and Victoria, Annecto has...
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Clinical guidelines to the Restorative Care Pathway
Researchers from the Caring Futures Institute have released clinical guidelines to underpin the...
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9 in 10 over-50s Aussie carers are facing care burnout
A report commissioned by Australian Seniors has revealed a concerning outlook for burnout risk of...
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Falls Guidelines (2025) — first revision in 16 years
To help prevent harm from falls, the Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care has released the first revision of the Falls...
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Why gait quality matters as you age
Poor gait doesn't just make walking harder and more tiring; it can lead to joint strain,...
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500 free onsite menu and mealtime reviews on offer
To help residential aged care providers meet the new strengthened Aged Care Quality Standards, up...
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Managing food allergies in aged care facilities
National Allergy Council CEO Dr Sandra Vale sets out some key principles to apply and common...
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