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Calls for government to fund oral health scheme
The Australian Dental Association NSW Branch (ADA NSW) is calling for more funding to improve the oral health of older Australians. [ + ]
Could the gut microbiome help to diagnose Alzheimer's?
A new project exploring the role of the gut microbiome in the early diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease has received a round of funding. [ + ]
Aged care worker wage rise a positive step
The recent wage rise handed to aged care workers will improve the lives of elderly people, according to the Australia Institute. [ + ]
Call for dementia-specific tools for GPs
The newest Dementia Australia Honorary Medical Advisor is highlighting the importance of dementia-specific tools for GPs. [ + ]
More data on aged care spending revealed
The amount that aged care services are spending on care, food and wages can now be viewed by older Australians and their families. [ + ]
Final Aged Care Taskforce report released
The Aged Care Taskforce's Final Report has been released by the Australian Government. [ + ]
New VR dementia care program launched
A new program designed to create a network of leaders specialising in dementia care has been launched. [ + ]
Aged care burden carried by women, study shows
Nearly 60% of the world's population over 60 years of age reside in the Asia–Pacific region, which amounts to 630 million people. [ + ]
Mandated sector-wide aged care training needed: report
Aged care reforms due to take effect in July 2024 fall short on quality and safety, according to the Centre for Future Work. [ + ]
Painkiller prescription rate much higher in Australia: study
Australian aged care residents are far more likely to be taking painkiller medication than residents in some other parts of the world, new research shows. [ + ]
Aust Healthcare Week 2024: register now for your free pass
With more than 150 leading health sector speakers, over 100 sessions and two deep-dive master classes, AHW 2024 has something for everyone. [ + ]
Submissions open on aged care progress report
The community is being invited to provide submissions to support the 2024 Progress Report on the Implementation of Aged Care Royal Commission Recommendations. [ + ]
Receiving end-of-life care at home
The key factors that enable people to receive palliative care at home will be explored in new research by Silverchain and QUT. [ + ]
Aged care workers invited for free will drafting
Aged care workers in the Gold Coast and Tweed area have the opportunity to speak with estate planning lawyers and draft a will for free. [ + ]
Together through dementia: a love story
When 79-year-old Gay McNamara first saw husband Jimmy at the Gympie Show 63 years ago, she knew he was the love of her life. [ + ]