The Australian Government has unveiled an $8 million project to improve dementia respite care. The Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project, developed by the Wicking Dementia Centre at the University of Tasmania in partnership ...
The Australian government is ramping up efforts to address the longstanding issue of malnutrition in aged care facilities, a problem estimated to cost $9 billion annually. The push comes in the wake of findings from ...
Ensuring older hospital patients receive specialised medication management could reduce their stay in hospital and potentially lower their risk of death, according to new research conducted by Flinders University in collaboration with Flinders Medical Centre. ...
Senior Australians are increasingly spending their retirement years wisely volunteering, remaining active and applying skills developed over illustrious careers to support their local community. Retiree Cathy, found herself bored after hanging up the white coat ...
Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries. The most recent data from Australia’s National Elder Abuse Prevalence Study, which surveyed 7,000 older people living in the community, ...
In modern healthcare, precision is paramount, and modern technology in cell counting is fundamental in achieving this goal. By meticulously quantifying cellular components in blood and tissue samples, cell counting empowers researchers in life science ...
In a significant move, the Federal Government’s recent ministerial reshuffle has placed a spotlight on the challenges of an ageing population and the pervasive issue of ageism in Australia. The introduction of Kate Thwaites as ...
The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards simplifying the aged care system with the introduction of the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) on 1 July 2024. This innovative tool marks the beginning of a ...
A study has revealed that improvisation techniques could be the key to improving empathy among healthcare professionals. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia, along with Rocky Vista University and Midwestern University in the ...
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has released a position statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the transformative potential of AI in nursing while emphasising the need for ethical implementation and strong governance. ACN Interim ...
In the next 40 years in Australia, it’s predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of people aged 85 and over will more than triple. If ...
Health systems work better if they are designed to meet the contemporary needs of the community and to deliver what they aim to achieve – healthy people who stay that way. However, as we have been ...
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