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Ritchelle is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel, Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare.

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Dementia
Australian-first dementia app bridges language gap for greek carer
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 19, 2024

In an Australian-first initiative, the Fronditha Care Foundation, in collaboration with Dementia Australia, has created the first-ever in-language adaptation of the dementia training app Ask

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Home care
Free wellbeing program to support chronic conditions in Melbourne
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

Residents in Melbourne’s eastern and northeastern suburbs now have access to a free health and wellbeing service under a new partnership with Silverchain. The Right

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Aged Care
AICD welcomes landmark aged care bill introduction
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has welcomed the introduction of the Aged Care Bill into the Federal Parliament.  The agreement reached between the

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diagnosis
Dementia
Streamlining dementia diagnosis and care in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

Dementia is one of the most significant public health challenges of this century, with its rising prevalence heavily impacting health services, aged care, and the

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Aged Care
How new reforms aim to improve care for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

In a landmark move, the Albanese Government has unveiled a comprehensive $5.6 billion aged care reform package, marking the most significant overhaul of the sector

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Aged Care
New tech tool fights malnutrition in aged care homes
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 17, 2024

A groundbreaking automated screening tool developed by researchers at Griffith and Monash Universities could significantly improve the health outcomes of elderly Australians in aged care

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Dementia
Nap your way to better memory? New study suggests it’s possible
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

Dr Caroline Faucher, a sleep and dementia researcher from HMRI’s Brain Neuromodulation Research Program, has discovered that napping can significantly impact the memory of individuals

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Healthcare, Technology
Five key tech poised to transform healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

A new report from the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance has identified five significant technological transformations set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the

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Aged Care
Be healthy at home, save billions in aged care costs with tech
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

As the government grapples with rising aged care costs, a consortium of universities and industry players is proposing a innovative solution: using sensor technology to

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frailty
Aged Care
Addressing frailty in older Australians to reduce healthcare costs
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

A study by Flinders University has revealed that preventing frailty in older Australians could lead to significant economic savings and improved quality of life. The

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Healthcare
Free online training for chronic airway disease management
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 10, 2024

Primary healthcare professionals now have access to a new, free online education program designed to enhance their skills in managing chronic airway diseases such as

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Aged Care
Lack of specialised tools puts dementia care improvements at risk
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 10, 2024

Recent studies from Flinders University’s Caring Futures Institute have revealed a critical gap in the tools used to measure and improve care quality for dementia

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