Australian health authorities are sounding the alarm over low COVID-19 vaccination rates in residential aged care facilities, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap in protection for
Port Macquarie and Lismore Base Hospitals are spearheading the implementation of new Safe Staffing Levels in regional New South Wales (NSW). This initiative, part of
A groundbreaking study by Australian scientists has uncovered a crucial connection between brain changes and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery could lead to more
A recent Monash University study has pinpointed the top ten signs that may indicate adverse reactions to psychotropic medications in elderly residents of long-term care
The impact of T1D on individuals’ and families’ lives is extensive, the associated health complications of type 1 diabetes place a high cost on individuals, families,
The New South Wales government is embarking on a major initiative to attract and develop medical talent, with applications opening for the 2025 Junior Medical
Advanced diabetes management technologies like insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and flash glucose monitors (FGMs) are transforming lives, but their high costs create a
A new digital program Ciao! aimed at combating social isolation among elderly residents in Australian aged care facilities is set to pilot in Victoria. The
A new report highlights the affordability of retirement village units across Sydney at a time when house prices are out of reach for many homebuyers.
On 7 August, Australia will celebrate Aged Care Employee Day. This special day is a chance for everyone to say “thank you” to the people
A new project is looking at ways to make the healthcare industry more sustainable. The Healthcare Carbon Lab at Western Health, led by the University
Australian researchers have created a new tool that could help people catch memory problems early on. The test, called McCusker Subjective Cognitive Impairment Inventory (McSCI),