Eleven projects have been awarded a grant from Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) as part of the second round of its Grants Program. [ + ]

UnitingCare's report into elder abuse revealed an increase in elders seeking help with multi-generational living linked to the spike in abuse. [ + ]

Aged care design, development and tech innovation are some of the key themes in focus at the 12th Annual Australian Healthcare Week, to be held 15–16 March 2023 at the International Convention Centre. [ + ]

Dr Karen Smith, Silverchain's National Director of Research and Evidence, has been recognised for her service to paramedicine in the Australia Day Honours List. [ + ]

Physical activity needs to be embedded into the culture of care homes but lack of time among staff to support residents and a fear of falling are the two key barriers. [ + ]

Benetas and Intereach are set to deliver aged care services currently provided by Macedon Ranges Shire Council, Victoria. [ + ]

The online workshop by the National Ageing Research Institute will be held on 15 February from 9:30 am to 12 noon. [ + ]

Australians think they should take better care of their general health and are seeking to improve their understanding, according to a Pfizer survey. [ + ]

An Australian aged care provider has introduced the Provizio SEM Scanner to assist clinicians with the early detection of pressure injuries amongst residents. [ + ]

Apathy increases in patients with mild cognitive impairment and is associated with worse clinical outcomes according to a new study. [ + ]

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. [ + ]