The Australian Medical Association (AMA) has unveiled a new blueprint for healthcare reform, emphasising the need for a shift towards preventive health measures. AMA President
A large-scale Australian study has revealed that subsidised exercise classes could significantly improve the health and physical function of older adults. The research, conducted by
The Australian Government has unveiled an $8 million project to improve dementia respite care. The Dementia Respite Education and Mentoring (DREAM) Project, developed by the
The Australian government is ramping up efforts to address the longstanding issue of malnutrition in aged care facilities, a problem estimated to cost $9 billion
Ensuring older hospital patients receive specialised medication management could reduce their stay in hospital and potentially lower their risk of death, according to new research
Senior Australians are increasingly spending their retirement years wisely volunteering, remaining active and applying skills developed over illustrious careers to support their local community. Retiree
Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries. The most recent data from Australia’s National Elder Abuse Prevalence
In a significant move, the Federal Government’s recent ministerial reshuffle has placed a spotlight on the challenges of an ageing population and the pervasive issue
The Albanese Government has taken a significant step towards simplifying the aged care system with the introduction of the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) on 1
A study has revealed that improvisation techniques could be the key to improving empathy among healthcare professionals. Researchers from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia,
The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) has released a position statement on Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting the transformative potential of AI in nursing while emphasising
In the next 40 years in Australia, it’s predicted the number of Australians aged 65 and over will more than double, while the number of
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