Industry News
Some common medications impair driving in older adults: study
US and South African researchers have assessed which drugs prescribed to older adults may be associated with poor road test performance over time and could be impairing their ability to drive. [ + ]
HammondCare opens regional headquarters in Lismore
HammondCare has opened new home care regional headquarters in Lismore to support older members of the community as Lismore continues to rebuild. [ + ]
Silverchain partners with Datos for virtual home care solution
In-home care provider Silverchain has partnered with Datos Health for a patient care app and remote monitoring platform as part of Silverchain's delivery of virtual care in the home. [ + ]
SA aged care, health and education hub officially opens
ACH Group's $40 million aged care, health and education hub, Healthia, officially opened on 20 September, featuring a residential care home and GP, nursing, and an allied health clinic. [ + ]
Dementia study calls for 1500 volunteers to assess generational change
A national study is set to explore whether there has been a generational change in brain health, following major increases in the number of Australians aged 65 and over. [ + ]
Vulnerable patients more likely to be prescribed older ASMs
Vulnerable patient groups, including those with dementia or psychiatric conditions and patients aged 85 years and older, are more likely than other patient groups to be prescribed older antiseizure medications following ischaemic stroke. [ + ]
Dementia-Friendly Communities Action Plan released
Dementia Australia and Parliamentary Friends of Dementia have released an action plan to make New South Wales a more dementia-friendly state. [ + ]
'Substance abuse' therapy could boost staff wellbeing
A therapy commonly used to overcome addiction or substance abuse could help improve health and wellbeing of frontline aged care workers, according to a new study. [ + ]
RSL LifeCare unveils Nowra retirement village expansion
RSL LifeCare has announced the Stage 2 release of its Dumaresq Retirement Village at Nowra, with an aim to bring an array of new offerings and services to create a community that caters to all retirement needs. [ + ]
Aged care projects recognised at Good Design Awards
Winners of the 2023 Good Design Awards have been announced, with projects and solutions aimed at the aged care industry being recognised for design excellence. [ + ]
Ongoing hypertension treatment important for dementia prevention
People over the age of 60 treated for their high blood pressure have a 26% lower risk of dementia compared to those untreated, according to a UNSW research study. [ + ]
Digestive diseases in older adults linked to loneliness, depression
An American study has found psychological factors are a contributing element to developing digestive diseases among older adults. [ + ]
Music app for dementia patients bags Google.org funding
The MATCH music-based tool aims to unlock the therapeutic potential of music for people living with dementia, detecting and responding to early signs of agitation behaviours. [ + ]
Study highlights new cause of Alzheimer's, vascular dementia
A new cause of cell death in Alzheimer's disease and vascular dementia has been revealed, following an examination of post-mortem human brain tissue of patients with dementia. [ + ]
Feedback sought on draft aged care design principles
The federal government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. [ + ]
