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Workforce, Healthcare
Government seeks public input on Nursing Workforce Strategy
Healthcare Channel Admin Sep 12, 2024

The Albanese Labor Government has launched a public consultation process for the next National Nursing Workforce Strategy, aiming to enhance the quality of healthcare across

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nap
Dementia
Nap your way to better memory? New study suggests it’s possible
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

Dr Caroline Faucher, a sleep and dementia researcher from HMRI’s Brain Neuromodulation Research Program, has discovered that napping can significantly impact the memory of individuals

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aged
Aged Care
Be healthy at home, save billions in aged care costs with tech
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

As the government grapples with rising aged care costs, a consortium of universities and industry players is proposing a innovative solution: using sensor technology to

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frailty
Aged Care
Addressing frailty in older Australians to reduce healthcare costs
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 12, 2024

A study by Flinders University has revealed that preventing frailty in older Australians could lead to significant economic savings and improved quality of life. The

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virtual
Aged Care
Virtual reality program teaches dementia care de-escalation
Ritchelle Drilon May 30, 2024

Dementia Australia unveiled an innovative virtual reality (VR) training program called D-Esc in Adelaide. This new virtual program aims to revolutionise how healthcare workers are

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Aged Care
Safeguarding elderly: Fall prevention in the home environment
Anonymous Nov 15, 2023

Creating a safe home environment is crucial for everyone, especially for the elderly, who may face higher risks of falls due to various health and

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Villa Pelletier
Aged Care
Villa Pelletier sets new standard for aged care, reserves rooms for homeless elderly
Ritchelle Drilon May 18, 2023

Southern Cross Care’s Villa Pelletier pioneers dedicated rooms for homeless elderly, filling all vacancies within two months and addressing the lack of options for socially

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design
Aged Care, Aged Care
Reimagining aged care environments: Design impacts residents’ well-being
Ritchelle Drilon May 18, 2023

Design flaws in Australian nursing homes are adversely affecting residents’ health and quality of life, leading to increased isolation and preference for personal rooms. The

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pessimism
Aged Care, Aged Care
Survey reveals growing pessimism among older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon May 16, 2023

The COTA Federation has released its third edition of the State of the Older Nation (SOTON), which reveals a worrying trend of increasing pessimism among

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young
Aged Care, Aged Care, Opinion
The budget includes $7.3 million to get more young people out of aged care homes. Is it enough?
Di Winkler May 16, 2023

The Australian government has committed to getting all young people out of aged care facilities by 2025, but progress has been slow. Just over three

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food
Aged Care, Aged Care
New food hotline to empower aged care residents
Ritchelle Drilon May 16, 2023

The Australian government has pledged $12.9 million towards improving the quality of food in residential aged care facilities, including a new food hotline for complaints

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reform
Aged Care, Aged Care
PCA calls for integration of palliative care into ongoing reform agenda
Ritchelle Drilon May 11, 2023

Palliative Care Australia is calling for more investment in training programs and specialist services for palliative care to be fully integrated into the ongoing reform

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