It’s become clearer than ever before that people with a life-limiting illness want to die in their own home. But is this even a possibility and how many resources for care are available for this ...
A human hand is a delicate and complex body part comprising nerves, bones, ligaments, skin, tendons, muscles, and joints. This allows precise and strong movements, from simple manipulation to heavy lifting. Such a complicated structure ...
Over five years, Australia implemented several policies critical to the operations and management of the aged care sector. Minister for Health and Aged Care, Greg Hunt, and Minister for Senior Australians and Aged Care Services, ...
The Federal Liberal and Nationals Government has today announced it will invest $3 million over 2 years through the University of Queensland (UQ) to establish a community-based demonstration, health and aged care training hub in ...
The Morrison Government is creating a one-stop-shop to make it easier for senior Australians and their families to connect to aged care services. Building on the Government’s My Aged Care website and call centre, Services ...
Allergic rhinitis, also known as hay fever, is a chronic disorder caused by an allergic reaction to substances such as pollen, dust mites, and pet hair. Allergies like hay fever is often underestimated as its ...
The number of registered nurses in remote and rural aged care will be increased and strengthened under a new payment aimed at rewarding clinical skills and leadership. The $135.6 million commitment will also reward nurses ...
Aged care facilities across Australia will be opened to visitors under a plan agreed to by National Cabinet. The Australian Health Protection Principal Committee (AHPPC), has outlined the principles to remove restrictions on visitation to ...
The Dementia in Australia 2021 report is the first of its kind in almost 10 years. Prepared by the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, it shows how the impact of dementia in seniors is ...
Learn about UV-C germicidal light and how it has been keeping us safe and healthy for decades and could hold the key to our long term health from Wayne Kelly of Aqualife Products Australia.
The ultimate goal of the research is to help design a strategy to stop prion disease in humans — and, ultimately, to translate new approaches to work on Alzheimer’s disease and other neurodegenerative diseases. Case ...
Objectives: Older adults utilize health care systems to a higher frequency than younger groups, and are more vulnerable to system bias regarding ageing and expectations of old age. This narrative review attempts to outline the ...
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