Industry News
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
Feedback sought on draft aged care design principles
The federal government is seeking feedback on the draft National Aged Care Design Principles and Guidelines. [ + ]
Time to put research into older women's health on the agenda: NARI
The National Ageing Research Institute has emphasised the health of older women in the lead-up to its Annual Summit, which will showcase programs aimed at promoting their health and wellbeing. [ + ]
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. [ + ]
New eye-tracking tech to assist older dementia patients
The Caring Futures Institute is using eye-tracking technology to drive improvements in self-reported quality of care and quality of life information from older people. [ + ]
Funding for dementia green care respite project
The GreenCare Respite project plans to use escapes in nature to improve the quality of life for people living with early-stage dementia. [ + ]
