Construction of the new Northern Private Hospital at New Epping has reached a significant milestone, with the facility now watertight and ready for state-of-the-art internal work to ramp up. The first stage of the new ...
With the Australian Parliament focused on delivering reform across various healthcare systems and services, the ideas and actions presented by Palliative Care Australia are hitting their mark. The bold initiatives of Palliative Care Australia for ...
Finding the right aged care options is critical in deciding how you may want end-of-life care and experience to go for your elderly. For some elderly needing more medical attention, residential care may be the ...
The aged care workforce has long been calling for better wages and the Fair Work Commission’s decision to increase pay for more aged care workers has been largely welcomed. However, the decision has also raised ...
VMCH partners with innovative falls detection technology provider HomeGuardian and leading researchers from Deakin University in a three-year study. Funding for the falls prevention research comes from an incredible $2.65 million investment from the Federal ...
The National Dementia Action Plan has been criticised for failing to address the human rights of people living with dementia. The new 10-year National Dementia Action Plan has come under criticism from Craig Gear, CEO ...
The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry, finned, or feathered, our family pets come in all shapes ...
Our bodies become more prone to dehydration due to physiology and a decreased sense of thirst as we age, making adequate hydration a crucial aspect of aged care. The National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) noted ...
Bob seeks to improve the quality of life for older people in aged care by addressing the crucial element of “feelings” through initiatives such as the Seniors Happy Life magazine. “Feelings”, that’s a crucial element ...
Making your home elderly-friendly ensures that older individuals can live comfortably and safely in their own homes for as long as possible, especially for those receiving aged care services. Several modifications and adjustments to ...
Small businesses in Southern Queensland can get support at the click of a button through a new one-stop shop website offering free financial counselling and wellness coaching. The new Small Business Financial Counselling Service (SBFCS) ...
Australian-based Osseointegration International Pty has announced a partnership with Italian manufacturer Permedica Orthopaedics to launch the Osseointegration procedure for amputees in Italy. The team will focus on supporting surgeons and healthcare professionals throughout the entire ...