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delirium
Healthcare
Groundbreaking PREDICT tool boosts caregiver knowledge on delirium
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 23, 2024

A groundbreaking pilot study has unveiled an online toolkit designed to equip caregivers with essential knowledge and tools to identify and manage delirium, a state

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retirement
Aged Care
Age-friendly retirement villages key to healthier, happier ageing
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 23, 2024

The Retirement Living Council (RLC) emphasises the crucial role of age-friendly retirement communities in improving the health and well-being of older Australians, responding to the

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neurological
Healthcare
MS Queensland opens first Neuro Wellness Hub for all neurological conditions
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 23, 2024

MS Queensland launches its first Neuro Wellness Hub in Milton, providing dedicated services and support for those with neurological conditions. More than one million or

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drone
Healthcare
Hydrogen-powered medical drones to improve rural healthcare access
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 23, 2024

A specialised medical drone which increases accessibility to essential health services such as pathology, treatments and telehealth services in rural and remote regions of Australia

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polypharmacy
Science and Technology
ChatGPT shows promise for managing polypharmacy among elderly
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2024

Many older adults deal with polypharmacy, taking five or more medications simultaneously, which raises the risk of harmful drug interactions. Sorting through these medications to

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hospital
Healthcare
Call for mandatory coverage of hospital-at-home care by insurers
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2024

The federal government needs to make sure private health insurers cover hospital-at-home care, according to Catholic Health Australia. In its pre-budget submission, Catholic Health Australia

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nutrition
Healthcare
Australians falling short of daily nutrition goals, urgent action needed
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 18, 2024

Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has raised concerns about Australians failing to meet recommended daily nutrition guidelines. According to Dietitians Australia, the

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scholarship
Healthcare
Scholarship program empowers nurses in palliative care
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 16, 2024

Palliative Care Australia joins forces with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to launch the 2024 Heather May Herrick Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting

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eye
Science and Technology
Innovative eye screening system aims to prevent blindness
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 16, 2024

The University of Notre Dame Australia is pioneering a groundbreaking digital eye screening system equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to combat preventable eye diseases that

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retirement living
Aged Care
Retirement living construction on the rise in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 16, 2024

The retirement living industry in Australia is gearing up for significant growth in construction, according to the latest Procore/Property Council Survey. Confidence in retirement construction

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chinese
Research
Breaking dementia stigma among Chinese Australian communities
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 16, 2024

A group of researchers is urging Chinese Australians to recognise dementia symptoms and seek early diagnosis by launching a program aimed at dismantling the social

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nutrition
Healthcare
Unlocking the power of nutrition for mental health in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 11, 2024

Nutrition plays a significant role in our mental well-being, yet its potential within Australia’s mental healthcare system remains largely untapped. Recognising this, Dietitians Australia has

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