Industry News
Cognition and financial decision-making — what role does gender play?
Women can competently take over financial decision-making when they perceive a decline in their husband's cognitive ability, but the same can't be said for men, according to University of Queensland research. [ + ]
Stroke bootcamp outcomes better than standard treatments: study
The University of South Australia's innovative take on the stereotypical idea of bootcamp is delivering great results for people recovering from stroke. [ + ]
New app trains people with Parkinson's to improve gait
A UNSW research team alongside people with Parkinson's disease have co-designed an app to assist their walking ability and activity duration. [ + ]
New home care centre to assist providers with recruitment
Settlement Services International has opened the Home Care Experience Centre to provide support with alleviating skills shortages and high turnover rates in the care sector. [ + ]
What do vision issues have to do with dementia?
Losing the ability to see and think or remember clearly are two of the most dreaded, and preventable, health issues associated with getting older. [ + ]
Study highlights the role of managers in minimising physical restraint use
Supportive managers can empower frontline staff and play a vital role in minimising the use of physical restraints on care home residents without increasing the risk of falls, a new Cochrane review suggests. [ + ]
Two friends inspire staff, care residents to learn Auslan
Two deaf residents at Peninsula Villages have inspired staff and other residents to learn Auslan, the Australian sign language, through regular language classes hosted at the aged care village. [ + ]
Silverchain, Sheba team up to boost digital innovation in home care
Silverchain and Israel's first virtual hospital, Sheba Beyond, have joined forces to leverage digital technologies to deliver complex care services. [ + ]
Input sought on RACF medication management projects
The Consumers Health Forum of Australia is seeking consumers who are interested in informing the direction of two projects aimed at improving medication use in RACFs. [ + ]
Alzheimer's drug donanemab has been hailed as a 'turning point' for treatment. But what does it mean for people with the disease?
Trial results of a new drug to treat Alzheimer's disease, donanemab, show it can slow cognitive decline by 35%. [ + ]
Berlasco inclusive residential care project recognised
Construction company Paynters has bagged the Brisbane Master Builders Queensland Housing and Construction Awards for the Berlasco Inclusive Residential Care project. [ + ]
Razor-sharp memory of 'superagers' linked to faster movement: study
Most people's memory function gradually declines as they age; however, 'superagers' appear to be able to avoid this age-related deterioration. [ + ]
Mild exercise for three months linked to improved brain efficiency
Research shows that even brief sessions of mild exercise — such as walking and yoga — can yield improvements in cognitive function in older adults. [ + ]
New model to break through cultural barriers in dementia care
The project hopes to improve the quality of life and support for informal carers to people living with dementia in Australia. [ + ]
Report on shifting ageist attitudes among workers provides hope
A report released by the Australian Human Rights Commission shows the effectiveness of education in shifting ageist attitudes. [ + ]
