HammondCare has partnered with Paessler to proactively monitor its IT infrastructure across its network of aged care homes, hospitals and healthcare facilities nationwide. [ + ]

Dementia Support Australia's initiative provides strategies for maintaining quality of life that enable people living with dementia and their carers to stay together at home for as long as possible. [ + ]

The new Calvary Bethlehem Hospital has opened its doors as part of Calvary Health Care’s $154 million health, retirement living and residential aged care precinct in Melbourne. [ + ]

With an aim to improve medication safety and efficiencies, Regis Group has partnered with BESTMED to implement an eNRMC medication management system nationally. [ + ]

TLC Healthcare welcomed 180 guests to the preview of its new multigenerational healthcare venue, designed to break down barriers between generations. [ + ]

Debra Nicholl has been appointed as CEO of Elder Rights Advocacy (ERA) and Janis Porter has been named as the President. [ + ]

A new study suggests older adults with severe hearing loss are more likely to have dementia, whilst the likelihood decreases in those who use hearing aids. [ + ]

A new disease-modifying drug, lecanemab, for people in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, has been approved by the US FDA. [ + ]

Bolton Clarke has recognised outstanding gardens from across the group's Allity residential homes as part of its newly launched gardening competition. [ + ]

US researchers have discovered a potential link between exposure to some types of natural environments and a lower risk of developing Alzheimer's and Parkinson's. [ + ]

UNSW Medicine & Health Professor Kim Delbaere will receive a $1.3m Development Grant from the NHMRC to transition a home-based digital exercise program. [ + ]

The Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) has welcomed the Australian Government's new Star Ratings for residential aged care providers, which were recently made public. [ + ]

Director of the National Ageing Research Institute Professor Briony Dow has been recognised by the AAG for her dedication to ageing and aged care research. [ + ]

Residential aged care services have received a preview of their overall Star Rating and sub-category ratings with over 90% of services earning three or more stars. [ + ]

The study provides a molecular explanation of the incidence of Amyloid-Related Imaging Abnormalities (ARIA), side effects known to occur in 41% of patients undergoing treatment. [ + ]