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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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incontinence
Aged Care
Free incontinence training for QLD care workers, nurses and job seekers
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 11, 2024

The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has teamed up with the Queensland Government to offer free incontinence training for nurses, care workers and

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home care
Aged Care
Study finds home care recipients spend more time in hospitals than aged care residents
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 11, 2024

Recent research conducted by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) at SAHMRI sheds light on the healthcare experiences of seniors, revealing that individuals receiving home

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pharmacists
Healthcare
Pharmacists emerging as crucial players in rural home palliative care
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 5, 2024

Pharmacists are gaining recognition for their crucial role in bolstering home-based palliative care in rural areas. Recent research highlights their capacity not only to facilitate

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aged care act
Aged Care
Aged care act reforms potentially delayed, gov’t vows to “get it right”
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 5, 2024

Reports suggest a delay in the implementation of the highly anticipated new Aged Care Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at transforming the aged

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