Leading Australian health organisations have come together to provide updated advice on balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure. A new position statement acknowledges
As we grow older, many of us desire to remain in our own homes for as long as possible. This desire to “age in place”
New research from Flinders University points to clear evidence-based strategies to mitigate alarming falls rates within Australia’s residential aged care facilities. Currently falls cost the
In the fast-paced world we live in, recreational activities often take a back seat to the demands of daily life. However, for older adults, remaining
Sleep has become the holy grail of health and well-being. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body-clock, getting
A new Australian study aims to amplify positives within rural palliative care services, informed by real caregiver experiences. The goal is to drive service enhancements
The Rural Doctors Association of Australia (RDAA) has outlined practical proposals to bolster the rural health workforce in its 2024-2025 federal budget submission. It focuses
With Australia’s 2024 Federal Budget approaching, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) urges practical investments to improve at-home services for people with life-limiting illnesses. PCA says supporting
A new initiative aims to enhance dementia skills across Australia’s frontline emergency services – equipping them to safely assist the 400,000+ older people living with
Major advocacy groups have released key issues paper urging critical rights protections in Australia’s forthcoming Aged Care Act. They also warned against any delays to the
As extreme summer temperatures persist across Australia, new research from Griffith University suggests heatwaves are putting significant strain on the country’s ambulance services. A systematic
A new study is exploring an innovative way to improve the quality of life for aged care residents with mild dementia. The research taps into
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Healthcare Channel acknowledges the traditional custodians of the lands where we live, learn and work. We pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging.
