Industry News
Quality Dementia Care Action Plan released
Dementia Australia has launched the plan with the aim of improving the quality of care for people living with dementia, their families and carers in Australia. [ + ]
Free training course to improve care for dementia, incontinence
The National Ageing Research Institute has launched a training course, aimed at improving the quality of care for people living with dementia and incontinence. [ + ]
Digital technology could reduce A&E attendance
The use of digital technology in residential care homes can reduce the number of emergency department attendances by 10% each month, according to new research. [ + ]
Patricia Sparrow returns to COTA as new Chief Executive
COTA Australia has announced the appointment of Patricia Sparrow as its next Chief Executive, to succeed Ian Yates. [ + ]
Eisai and Biogen announce Alzheimer's drug trial results
Partner companies Eisai and Biogen have recently announced promising clinical trial results for their new Alzheimer's drug lecanemab. [ + ]
Department announces revision of Aged Care Supplements
The Department of Health and Aged Care has announced a revision to the Schedule of Aged Care Subsidies and Supplements applying from 1 October 2022. [ + ]
Free mobile app to support early dementia diagnosis
Dementia Australia has launched a free mobile app that helps people to privately monitor and better understand suspected changes in their cognition over time. [ + ]
Healthy lifestyle halves risk of dementia for diabetics
A healthy lifestyle reduces the risk of dementia in those with type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study of hundreds of thousands of people in the UK. [ + ]
The secrets of ageing with resilience
Keys to resilient ageing include keeping things in perspective, mobilising coping skills, drawing on supports and identifying irrational thoughts. [ + ]
Cafe an inclusive, relaxing space for people with dementia, carers
A local retirement village is creating an inclusive and relaxing space for customers with dementia and their family or carers. [ + ]
Innovative assessment tools set to improve quality of life in aged care
New consumer experience and quality-of-life assessment tools, designed for residential aged care by Flinders University, will be rolled out nationally. [ + ]
Algorithm could reduce falls when paired with smart watch
By pairing with a wearable tech device such as a smart watch, the Watch Walk algorithm provides a measurement of walking steadiness and speed. [ + ]
Sydney professor recognised by UN as global leader in ageing
Professor Yun-Hee Jeon has been recognised as one of the 50 global leaders transforming the world into a better place to grow old. [ + ]
Trial measures dopamine to detect Parkinson's earlier
A trial being spearheaded by the Clinical Research and Imaging Centre (CRIC) at SAHMRI is aiming to improve the diagnosis of Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
Poor gait and weak grip could be early sign of dementia
Walking speed and grip strength could be early indicators of dementia before the onset of noticeable symptoms, a Monash University study reveals. [ + ]
