Beechworth Health Service has been granted $1.3 million by the Australian Government to implement and evaluate a groundbreaking Indigo 4Ms tool aimed at enhancing aged care planning for older Australians. The funding, part of the ...
This week marks World Continence Week, in recognition of a condition experienced by more than five million Australians. Leading in-home care specialist Silverchain delivers the Continence Management and Advisory Service (CMAS), which is funded by ...
Obesity is a significant health concern worldwide, and it has been linked to several chronic diseases, such as diabetes, heart disease, and high blood pressure. While lifestyle modifications such as diet and exercise are the ...
Non-compliance in the aged care sector has jumped a staggering 51% from March 2022 to April 2023. The latest non-compliance and regulatory action register, issued by The Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission (ACQSC), has ...
In Australia, an average of seven men die by suicide every day, with three times as many men as women taking their lives in 2021. Despite these harrowing figures, only a quarter of men would ...
The Australian Medical Association is calling for effective planning for the future medical workforce and support for international graduates. In response to an interim report by the Independent Review of Overseas Health Practitioner Regulatory Settings, ...
The population of older individuals residing in care homes is increasing, and as their skin ages, it becomes more susceptible to dryness, itching, cracks and tears. These skin conditions not only impair the quality of ...
Tanunda Lutheran Home is a pioneer in the aged care industry with having to incorporate robotics into their daily tasks. In this Featured Leader interview, the CEO of Tanunda Luthern Home Lee Martin talks about ...
Older Australians living in residential aged care are the source of 30% of all hip fractures, with around two-thirds being malnourished or at risk of malnutrition. This can lead to numerous health implications, including an ...
An Australian-first research study conducted by Flinders University sheds light on the concerns and experiences of individuals with lived experience of mental illness regarding mental health monitoring technologies. While monitoring technologies offer potential benefits, they ...
In a significant move to address the challenges and reshape the aged care sector, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is leading a taskforce composed of experts from various fields. This taskforce aims to elevate standards, ...
GE Healthcare’s Reimaging Better Health study uncovers that the very advancements driving the healthcare system forward also pose significant challenges for both patients and clinicians. GE HealthCare (Nasdaq: GEHC), a leading medical technology, pharmaceutical diagnostics, ...
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