Imagine you’re 90 years old, a grandmother of three and your husband is also elderly and ailing. You need help with almost everything, getting out of a chair, going to the bathroom, getting dressed, eating ...
The 2024 National Pain Survey of nearly 2600 people living with chronic pain has found that pain doesn’t just affect the person living with the condition; it affects our entire economy and society. People living ...
The 5th Annual Aged Care Week, held from 25-27 June 2024 at the ICC Sydney, brought together over 500 industry leaders to address the critical challenges facing Australia’s aged care sector. With the nation’s population ...
Australian health authorities are sounding the alarm over low COVID-19 vaccination rates in residential aged care facilities, highlighting a potentially dangerous gap in protection for one of the nation’s most vulnerable populations. Aged Care Quality ...
Port Macquarie and Lismore Base Hospitals are spearheading the implementation of new Safe Staffing Levels in regional New South Wales (NSW). This initiative, part of a larger government commitment to boost healthcare staffing, aims to ...
A groundbreaking study by Australian scientists has uncovered a crucial connection between brain changes and cognitive decline in Alzheimer’s disease. This discovery could lead to more effective treatments for the millions affected by this devastating condition. ...
A recent Monash University study has pinpointed the top ten signs that may indicate adverse reactions to psychotropic medications in elderly residents of long-term care facilities. These medications, commonly used to treat conditions like depression, ...
The impact of T1D on individuals’ and families’ lives is extensive, the associated health complications of type 1 diabetes place a high cost on individuals, families, governments and the economy. In 2020, T1D cost $2.9 billion through healthcare ...
In the intricate landscape of the Australian healthcare industry, the emphasis on exceptional patient care and efficient operations is paramount. As the sector grapples with increasing demands and complex challenges, a transformative solution has emerged: healthcare ...
The New South Wales government is embarking on a major initiative to attract and develop medical talent, with applications opening for the 2025 Junior Medical Officer (JMO) recruitment campaign. This drive aims to bolster the ...
Advanced diabetes management technologies like insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors (CGMs) and flash glucose monitors (FGMs) are transforming lives, but their high costs create a significant healthcare disparity in Australia. The Rural Doctors Association of ...
Cambridge University researchers have developed an artificial intelligence tool that could transform how we diagnose and manage Alzheimer’s disease. This innovative algorithm outperforms current clinical methods, accurately predicting in 82% of cases whether individuals with ...
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