Industry News
Survey highlights impact of caring roles
Dementia Australia is sharing the results of the survey of more than 100 people to highlight the impacts of caring roles and to remind carers of the National Dementia Helpline. [ + ]
Warrnambool local recognised for Parkinson's support work
Warrnambool local Andrew Suggett OAM has won the Victorian Senior of the Year award for his efforts in leading the local Parkinson's Support Group since 2009. [ + ]
Call for papers for International Dementia Conference 2024
IDC2024 will bring together the latest in dementia research and care from 5–6 September 2024 at the Hilton Sydney. [ + ]
Trial shows hope for MCI treatment among older adults
A clinical trial for the treatment of mild cognitive impairment among older people signals the efficacy and safety of Sailuotong, a novel herbal extract, as a potential treatment. [ + ]
Managing older people's health during heatwaves
The Department of Health and Aged Care is reminding providers to prepare for managing the health of older people during heatwaves. [ + ]
Renting linked to faster biological ageing: study
A study has found that renting has a stronger link to faster 'biological ageing' compared to unemployment or being a former smoker. [ + ]
Calls for urgent action as some homes run at half capacity
Australia must urgently step up efforts to address the growing worker shortage as beds sit empty in homes despite long waiting lists, according to CEDA. [ + ]
The Age of Change coming to Adelaide this month
Aged care sector leaders will descend on Adelaide from 25–27 October for the Aged and Community Care Providers Association's (ACCPA) national conference, The Age of Change. [ + ]
New course to tackle ageism in care settings
Torrens University Australia is launching a new short course with an aim to tackle ageism in health and aged care settings. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Project to improve oral health in RACFs
ACU health researchers will develop an app-based protocol to improve oral health of residential aged care residents, with a grant from Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
