Helping Hand has partnered with ACCPA to attract and retain staff in aged care through a 2-year program that provides mentorship, professional development and the
NHMRC in partnership with Japan AMED has allocated $1.5 million to fund three collaborative projects aimed at understanding the causes of dementia and improving health
Nursing home residents don’t have to experience a decline in their functional status and frailty, a new study has found. A new study led by
Dementia has become the biggest health issue facing Australians over 65, calling for greater investment in palliative care. According to new data from the Australian
Enquiries for bipolar disorder increased by 309% at The Banyans Healthcare in 2022, highlighting the need for more understanding and support for the estimated 3%
A new entertainment resource called Seniors Happy Life is being launched in Australia to help fight loneliness among older people, with sponsors being sought to
Being a carer is a challenging journey as it can be emotionally and physically taxing. However, the experience is also incredibly rewarding, providing a sense
The Fair Work Commission has announced a 15% wage increase for direct care and some senior food services employees in aged care facilities starting from
ACCPA proposes common sense changes to legislated requirements for Registered Nurses to be on-site 24/7 in aged care homes to prevent unnecessary penalties for providers
The National Rural and Remote Nursing Generalist Framework has been launched to improve healthcare in rural and remote areas of Australia by providing a standardised
Older adults with depression age faster than their peers, with evidence of accelerated biological ageing, poor physical and brain health and worse cardiovascular health. UConn
Melbourne nurses have transformed the quality of aged care with the Tell Touch app, which provides a digital solution to outdated, paper-based complaints systems that