Australia’s first electronic screening and risk prediction tool for deterioration in aged care residents has won a top national prize for its positive impact on
Internationally Educated Nurses (IENs) are an integral part of Australia’s healthcare workforce, bringing diverse experiences, skills and perspectives. However, to deliver safe and high-quality care,
The Australian Government has unveiled a comprehensive $4.8 million national campaign to address the alarming rise in elder abuse across the country. Set to launch
A groundbreaking study from Macquarie Business School has uncovered a concerning trend in Australia’s aged care system: single women are likely to spend significantly more
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
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
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
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
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 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
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
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,
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