Industry News
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. [ + ]
Next Age Discrimination Commissioner appointed
The appointment of Robert Fitzgerald AM as the next Age Discrimination Commissioner has been welcomed by Dementia Australia. [ + ]
Residents help the homeless at Calvary Sandhill
Residents at Calvary Sandhill aged care home have been delivering baked goods to homelessness charity Strike It Out. [ + ]
Aged care training hub opens in Mandurah
An announcement about the opening of the Coolibah Care training hub for the aged care industry has been welcomed by the Council on the Ageing (COTA WA). [ + ]
Older people to benefit from Uber phone booking service
Transportation options have been expanded for older Australians, with Uber's new phone call-based booking service. [ + ]
Innovation in aged care: event
The Innovation & Technology Across Care (ITAC) 2024 Conference will be held on the Gold Coast from 26–27 March. [ + ]
Using virtual reality exercise to ease chronic pain
Not only does virtual reality make exercise feel easier, but it can ease chronic pain, according to new research from the University of South Australia. [ + ]
Amplifying end-of-life patient voices
More than 50% of Australians will spend their final moments in acute hospital settings, creating a unique challenge for healthcare professionals. [ + ]
New veteran wellbeing hub to be delivered by RSL LifeCare
A $5.445 million grant from the federal government will enable RSL LifeCare to develop a Veterans' and Families' Hub in Queanbeyan. [ + ]
App helps Peninsula Villages boost recruitment
A recently launched employee referral and reward program has allowed Peninsular Villages to achieve significantly improved recruitment outcomes. [ + ]
National Aged Care Advisory Council membership announced
The new membership of the National Aged Care Advisory Council has been announced by the federal government. [ + ]
Reducing symptoms of depression in older Australians
A new model of care that aims to reduce symptoms of depression in older people will be trialled in Victoria. [ + ]
The quest for new osteoporosis treatments
A study to be undertaken by Mater researchers may yield some new ways to treat osteoporosis. [ + ]
New Aged Care Act under review
The release of the exposure draft of the new Aged Care Act has been welcomed by Dementia Australia. [ + ]
AI unlocks new genetic variants for Alzheimer's
Two new genetic variants associated with Alzheimer's disease have been uncovered through the use of artificial intelligence. [ + ]