As extreme summer temperatures persist across Australia, new research from Griffith University suggests heatwaves are putting significant strain on the country’s ambulance services. A systematic
A new study is exploring an innovative way to improve the quality of life for aged care residents with mild dementia. The research taps into
Many of us learn in school about the Declaration of Independence – the founding document that founded the United States in 1776. What you may
Remarkably, foot injuries consistently rank among the most prevalent workplace hazards. Unforeseen hazards and obstacles can pose significant risks, necessitating proactive measures from workers to
A group of state and territory mental health consumer bodies have come together to form a new organisation aimed at advocating to the federal government for
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s newly announced investigation into justice responses to sexual violence has been welcomed by aged care advocates. The inquiry’s Terms of
It might be hard to believe, but four years have now passed since the first COVID case was confirmed in Australia on January 25 2020.
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
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
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
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
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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