An older person's perceptions about their health — known as health-related quality of life (HRQoL) — may predict their health in the future, new Monash research shows. [ + ]

The NSW Government will invest $743m over the next five years on top of the $300 million spent in the state each year. [ + ]

Dementia is a progressive condition that leads to deterioration in cognitive function. But what if you could stop this degenerative disease in its tracks? [ + ]

Val Fell is studying for a Bachelor of Dementia Care at the University of Tasmania to enable her to provide the latest evidence and research on care to her support group. [ + ]

Researchers compared medications taken by more than 50,000 women aged over 50, from 2004–2013, to analyse differences in those with ovarian cancer and those without. [ + ]

The awards celebrate exceptional professionals working in aged care, disability, allied health and community services in Australia. [ + ]

Blue Care, part of UnitingCare Queensland, won recognition as part of the 2022 Reader's Digest Trusted Brands Survey. [ + ]

An estimated 50 people are sexually assaulted in Australian aged care homes every week. Most of them are women. Most live with dementia. [ + ]

Dementia Australia's technology and programs are being showcased at the Alzheimer's Disease International Conference 2022 in London this week. [ + ]

Researchers have developed a straightforward questionnaire that older adults can use to assess their 'attentional performance' during driving. [ + ]

The number of Medicare-subsidised palliative care services received by Australians in their own homes almost doubled between 2015–16 and 2019–20. [ + ]

ACCPA is calling on the incoming government to deliver on the promise of political change by nominating aged care reform as a priority for the first 100 days of government. [ + ]

The Health Services Union has commenced a legal push to prevent aged care operators slashing pay by engaging catering staff under the hospitality award through labour hire operators. [ + ]

Despite strong evidence linking type 2 diabetes with cognitive decline, few patients undergo a comprehensive cognitive assessment as part of their clinical care. [ + ]

A toolkit to help aged care providers integrate virtual reality into the lives of residents has been launched. [ + ]