Have you ever been called a hypochondriac? I have. If, like me, you were made to feel diminished, dismissed, and downright downtrodden when you spoke
Pharmacists are gaining recognition for their crucial role in bolstering home-based palliative care in rural areas. Recent research highlights their capacity not only to facilitate
Reports suggest a delay in the implementation of the highly anticipated new Aged Care Act, a pivotal piece of legislation aimed at transforming the aged
A routine blood test that measures a patient’s inflammation levels could improve the early diagnosis and management of a wide range of debilitating autoimmune diseases.
Dementia Training Australia (DTA) is revolutionising dementia care with the launch of its groundbreaking online tool, Learning Pathways, aimed at setting new benchmarks for excellence
The Fair Work Commission (FWC) recently reached a decision in the Aged Care Work Value Case, announcing an increase to the minimum wage for employees
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has been granted an unfunded extension by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources (DISR), providing an additional
Artificial intelligence (AI) technology has huge potential to improve surgeries and patient care. But first, Australia needs proper guidelines to make sure AI is used
Researchers at the University of Queensland have discovered that ultrasound therapy can improve cognition in neurodegenerative disorders like Alzheimer’s disease without specifically targeting amyloid plaque
Older Aussies could be a lot less likely to take a dangerous tumble, thanks to an important new research project. Scientists at James Cook University
Online scammers are targeting a specific group of people in Australia, deceiving them and stealing substantial amounts of money each year, which is a troubling
Aged care is the largest job sector in the country, an industry that is only going to continue to grow as the population ages. By