Articles
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 care patients. [ + ]
Key step uncovered in the wound healing process
Scientists from Monash University have identified a key step in the wound healing process that becomes disabled during the aging process. [ + ]
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 caused by E. coli. [ + ]
The importance of R&D investment in aged care
Chronic underinvestment in research and development has reduced innovation within the aged care sector, a new report suggests. [ + ]
Study reveals high level of antidepressant use in aged care
According to a new study, antidepressant use has increased at aged care facilities — with six in 10 residents taking this medication. [ + ]
Age-related hearing loss differs for men and women
Around one in five people around the world suffer from hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages. [ + ]
How human capital management can mitigate understaffing issues
An aging population, regulatory change and the rising cost and limited availability of labour are fuelling consolidation across the aged care sector. [ + ]
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 – San Francisco. [ + ]
Does the weather cause muscle and joint pain?
A University of Sydney-led study has questioned the commonly held belief that temperature and humidity changes can trigger musculoskeletal pains or arthritis. [ + ]
How feasible is the potential new Aged Care Act?
The Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety exposed a litany of complaints and was a wake-up call for policymakers and service providers. [ + ]
Village space revamp for dementia patients
A village-like space has been unveiled within the Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) Unit at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane. [ + ]
Supporting aged care residents through their journey
Sandra Osborne's long-time passion to become a nurse started right from the time she was in high school. [ + ]
Language barriers: the impact on dementia patients
A new Edith Cowan University (ECU) study has explored the link between language barriers and aggression in dementia patients. [ + ]
Falls prevention: what is the gold standard?
Devastating falls in residential aged care homes could be avoided using "gold standard" approaches, according to new research. [ + ]
Delivering high-quality dementia care
Everyone working across the healthcare industry ought to be receiving compulsory education about dementia to increase their understanding and knowledge. [ + ]
