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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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dementia care
Aged Care
Groundbreaking online tool raises standards for dementia care training
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 5, 2024

Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is revolutionising dementia care with the launch of its groundbreaking online tool, Learning Pathways, aimed at setting new benchmarks for excellence

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digital
Digital Health
Training next generation of digital health leaders
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 2, 2024

The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has been granted an unfunded extension by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), providing an additional

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ultrasound
Research
Ultrasound offers new hope for treating Alzheimer’s
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 2, 2024

Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered that ultrasound therapy can improve cognition in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease without specifically targeting amyloid plaque

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falls
Aged Care, Research
$4M study aims to reduce senior falls by 40%
Ritchelle Drilon Apr 2, 2024

Older Aussies could be a lot less likely to take a dangerous tumble, thanks to an important new research project. Scientists at James Cook University

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driving
Research
Why proactive planning is the key to driving retirement for seniors
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 28, 2024

New research from the University of the Sunshine Coast sheds light on how older drivers can make informed decisions about retiring from driving, emphasising the

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AI
Healthcare
The role of AI in Australian healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 28, 2024

Australia is on the brink of a groundbreaking transformation in healthcare, driven by the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) into the sector. A recent report

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