Industry News
Faecal transplants to reverse ageing?
Faecal transplants may seem like an unlikely way to reverse the ageing process, but scientists have used evidence from mice research to achieve just that. [ + ]
Unified aged-care industry body to launch in July
Aged-care industry bodies Leading Age Services Australia (LASA) and Aged & Community Services Australia (ACSA) are officially uniting. [ + ]
Falls risk: over 65% of at-risk people missed by routine assessment
New research has revealed that the commonly used method of identifying people at risk of a fall is not effective. [ + ]
Study explores immune system rejuvenation in the elderly
An international study identifies why older adults are more susceptible to infectious diseases compared to younger people, paving the way for new potential therapeutic targets to rejuvenate the immune system in older adults. [ + ]
Calcium supplements, heart valve disease and death risk
Calcium supplements are linked to a heightened risk of death among those with aortic valve stenosis, according to a new study. [ + ]
Smart sensor collaboration to tackle aged-care challenges
The NSW Smart Sensing Network has brought together researchers to develop sensor and data innovations to solve the challenges facing the aged-care sector. [ + ]
Positive trial results for Alzheimer's drug Xanamem
Actinogen Medical has announced positive results for its lead drug Xanamem, reporting that it has demonstrated improved attention and working memory. [ + ]
NARI, SA aged-care provider ACH Group partner for better care
The National Ageing Research Institute has signed an agreement with aged-care provider ACH Group to improve the health and wellbeing of older people. [ + ]
Pat White's new lease on life
Coorparoo grandmother Pat White has a new lease on life since taking part in weekly classes that are tailored to meet the physical, psychological and wellbeing needs of people living with Parkinson's disease. [ + ]
Crucial genetic link found between arthritis and liver disease
New research has identified a crucial link between arthritis and the risk of serious liver disease in people with Australia's most common genetic condition. [ + ]
Free Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program
The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission, in partnership with KPMG, is inviting members of a governing body or leaders in the aged-care sector to participate in its Governing for Reform in Aged Care Program. [ + ]
New scoring tool measures delirium severity
Called the DEL-S delirium severity score, the tool provides severity measures that are significantly associated with clinically relevant outcomes. [ + ]
Upcoming changes to My Aged Care provider reporting start soon
Changes to the My Aged Care reporting template for residential and in-home and community aged-care providers' weekly reporting will start from May 2022. [ + ]
Three aged-care providers team up to deliver better care
Three aged-care organisations on the Central Coast — Adelene, Vietnam Veterans Keith Payne VC Hostel and Central Coast Community Care Association — have teamed up to deliver better care to residents. [ + ]
Six organisations to help boost in-home care workforce
The federal government has shortlisted six organisations to help grow the home care workforce by 13,000 over the next two years. [ + ]
