Eighteen months ago, I was ordered to take five weeks off work by my doctor after experiencing extreme burnout. At the time, I was working full-time in the emergency department (ED) at my local hospital ...
Palliative Care Australia joins forces with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to launch the 2024 Heather May Herrick Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting Nurse Practitioners and Advanced Practice Nurses in the field of ...
The University of Notre Dame Australia is pioneering a groundbreaking digital eye screening system equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to combat preventable eye diseases that could lead to blindness. Unlike traditional bulky and expensive equipment ...
The retirement living industry in Australia is gearing up for significant growth in construction, according to the latest Procore/Property Council Survey. Confidence in retirement construction activity is soaring, surpassing other sectors like residential, office, retail ...
A group of researchers is urging Chinese Australians to recognise dementia symptoms and seek early diagnosis by launching a program aimed at dismantling the social stigma, shame and misconceptions surrounding the disease. Statistics reveal that ...
Living in a neighbourhood with more greenery and lower crime rates could be linked to reduced risk factors for dementia, according to a study led by researchers from Monash University. Published in Preventive Medicine Reports, ...
Since the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2002, concerns about hormone therapy have lingered, especially among women over 65. However, a recent study published in Menopause, the journal of The Menopause Society, challenges these ...
Nutrition plays a significant role in our mental well-being, yet its potential within Australia’s mental healthcare system remains largely untapped. Recognising this, Dietitians Australia has released a groundbreaking guide highlighting the transformative impact of nutrition ...
The Aged and Community Care Providers Association (ACCPA) has teamed up with the Queensland Government to offer free incontinence training for nurses, care workers and job seekers across Queensland. With statistics showing that 70.9% of ...
Recent research conducted by the Registry of Senior Australians (ROSA) at SAHMRI sheds light on the healthcare experiences of seniors, revealing that individuals receiving home care packages spend significantly more time in hospitals compared to ...
The anticipation of starting on a home renovation project to transform my laundry and bathroom had me eager and excited for the changes ahead. However, just days after starting the work and kicking of my ...
It can all be going so well. You’ve put all the hours in, you’ve set a good pace, and then you start to feel that all too familiar grinding sensation creeping in, or the dull ...