New research from Flinders University points to clear evidence-based strategies to mitigate alarming falls rates within Australia’s residential aged care facilities. Currently falls cost the
In the fast-paced world we live in, recreational activities often take a back seat to the demands of daily life. However, for older adults, remaining
Health is the one part of life that everyone agrees is important, but so often it winds up at the bottom of the list. From
With Australia’s 2024 Federal Budget approaching, Palliative Care Australia (PCA) urges practical investments to improve at-home services for people with life-limiting illnesses. PCA says supporting
Australia’s aged care and community care sector faces rising demand and regulatory reform pressures. Recommendations from the nation’s Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and
It’s a shock when we realise our parents aren’t managing well at home. Perhaps the house and garden are looking more chaotic, and Mum or
Major advocacy groups have released key issues paper urging critical rights protections in Australia’s forthcoming Aged Care Act. They also warned against any delays to the
A new study is exploring an innovative way to improve the quality of life for aged care residents with mild dementia. The research taps into
The Australian Law Reform Commission’s newly announced investigation into justice responses to sexual violence has been welcomed by aged care advocates. The inquiry’s Terms of
The era of reforms and regulatory changes in Australia’s aged care system, aimed at improving the quality of care and support for older people, can
While most aged care residents receive best-practice continence care, they do not reliably get optimal treatment for six other common health conditions, new Australian research
New research suggests that a simple question about walking ability could help clinicians predict fracture risk among older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the
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