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careers
Aged Care
Tailored training readies nurses for careers in aged care
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 21, 2024

Sixty-three newly graduated Registered and Enrolled Nurses are stepping into the aged care sector following their completion of the Aged & Community Care Providers Association

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elderly
Research
Elderly Australians at highest risk of drowning
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 21, 2024

A recent study by Pool Advisor has uncovered concerning trends regarding drowning deaths in Australia, with elderly Australians aged 65 and over identified as the

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resources
Aged Care
Resources provide guidance on advocating for loved ones
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 15, 2024

Palliative Care Victoria has launched a groundbreaking initiative aimed at improving the quality of care for older adults. Called “Dignified and Respectful Decisions,” this initiative

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exercise
Science and Technology
Study finds exercise apps lack adaptation for older users
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 15, 2024

Physical exercise plays a crucial role in healthy ageing, but are exercise apps meeting the needs of older adults? Researchers led by physiotherapist Luis Soto

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carers
Healthcare
Call for more support for unpaid carers
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 13, 2024

Carers Australia has asked the government to help improve carers’ financial security. There are 2.65 million Australians providing unpaid care for loved ones with illness,

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language
Aged Care
Language barriers linked to aggression in immigrants with dementia
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 13, 2024

A new study has found that immigrants living with dementia in nursing homes were more likely to show aggressive behaviour compared to people born in

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medications
Healthcare
Study reveals high-risk medications and safer alternatives in Australia
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in Australian healthcare, along with their safer alternatives. Led by Dr Kate

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PHC
Healthcare
PHC nurses push for full scope practice rights
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2024 shines a spotlight on the vital role of primary health care (PHC) nurses in Australia’s healthcare system. However, data

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specialised
Aged Care
New specialised beds for dementia patients awaiting care placements
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

SA Health, in collaboration with HammondCare, has introduced 15 new specialised dementia beds at The Repat, addressing the pressing issue of patients awaiting aged care

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lymphoedema
Research
Global study outlines lymphedema strategies for breast cancer patients
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 6, 2024

In a global effort to improve the lives of breast cancer survivors, new health research has looked at strategies that can help prevent lymphoedema for

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LGBTQ+
Healthcare
New initiative to address physical health lag in ageing LGBTQ+ community
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 6, 2024

A new collaboration between ACON and Gymnastics NSW seeks to bolster physical well-being among older LGBTQ+ 55 and over through tailored programming addressing longstanding access

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cannabis
Healthcare
First Japan-Australia cannabis research tie-up
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 1, 2024

Cannatrek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research into

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