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Ritchelle is a Content Producer for Healthcare Channel, Australia’s premier resource of information for healthcare.

reforms
Aged Care
6 priority areas for thriving amid Australia’s aged care reforms
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

The era of reforms and regulatory changes in Australia’s aged care system, aimed at improving the quality of care and support for older people, can

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care
Aged Care
Evidence-based care in aged care falling short
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

While most aged care residents receive best-practice continence care, they do not reliably get optimal treatment for six other common health conditions, new Australian research

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fracture
Aged Care, Research
Simple question about walking may predict fracture risk
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

New research suggests that a simple question about walking ability could help clinicians predict fracture risk among older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the

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study
Research
Study reveals new driver behind “untreatable” heart disease
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

In a world-first study, Deakin University researchers discovered that amyloid beta, the notorious Alzheimer’s-causing protein, also drives cardiac decline in obese patients. The findings, published

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NDIS
Healthcare, Mental Health
Funding deal brings NDIS services to unsupported Aussies
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) welcomes the recommendation from the Independent NDIS Review for foundational community-based mental health and psychosocial support for people outside the

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depression
Aged Care
Uni leads care home depression, anxiety fight with $600K grant
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

A Charles Sturt University (CSU) research initiative has received a $600,000 grant to enhance mental well-being for older Australians entering residential aged care. The university’s

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inflammatory
Aged Care, Research
Inflammatory diets linked to ageing muscle loss
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

A new study from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests older Australians can help preserve strength and mobility in later years through attention

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back pain
Healthcare
Insurer policy puts NSW back pain patients at risk
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 18, 2024

The New South Wales State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has made a concerning change to its Low Back Pain Model of Care that signals a

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course
Aged Care
Dementia course to boost aged care staff skills and leadership
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 18, 2024

Dementia Australia has announced the launch of Australia’s first fully-subsidised Certificate IV in Dementia Practice – a comprehensive training program aimed at advancing the skills

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falls
Aged Care, Research
Exergaming proven effective in preventing falls in older people
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 18, 2024

A new Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) study found that “exergaming” using a smart step system significantly reduced falls among Australians over 65, offering a fun

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dementia
Research
Major funding boost advancing dementia epidemiology worldwide
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 16, 2024

The Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) at UNSW, spearheading the Cohort Studies of Memory in an International Consortium (COSMIC), secures a $7.3 million grant

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pathology
Aged Care
Partnership brings pathology testing to doorsteps
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 16, 2024

A new partnership between Australia’s leading home care provider Silverchain and renowned pathology company Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) means pathology tests can be done at

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