presence
Aged Care
The power of staff ‘presence’ in dementia care
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

A recent survey underscores the importance of staff presence in dementia care within aged care facilities and the challenges they encounter. In a recent survey

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deep sleep
Aged Care, Research
Even slight yearly drops in deep sleep tied to dementia risk
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

Losing as little as 1% of deep sleep per year after age 60 corresponds to a 27% greater dementia risk. A study conducted by Monash

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pharmacists
Aged Care
Embedded pharmacists key to quality medication use
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 31, 2023

A recent study conducted by Monash University sheds light on the crucial role of on-site pharmacists in the Australian aged care system. The study indicates

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Hospitals
Carer holidays: Combining rest, relaxation and responsibilities
Anonymous Oct 27, 2023

Taking a break from your daily routine to rest and relax is essential for your well-being, particularly if you’re caring for a loved one with

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Hospitals
The role of exercise in rehabilitation: Strengthening the body for recovery
Anonymous Oct 26, 2023

Alcohol addiction is very common these days. After all it is the most easily available drug in the world and anyone can get their hands

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expectations
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Unhealthy pressure and expectations impact mental health
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

With new research from Sana Health Group revealing more than one-third (37%) of Australians feel intense pressure to meet the expectations of others, and two

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triglyceride
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Higher triglyceride correlates with slower cognitive decline
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

Recent research indicates that older individuals with elevated triglyceride levels may experience a reduced risk of dementia and slower cognitive decline over time compared to

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patient
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Patient voice drives improvement in Australian hospitals
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

The experiences of private patients across Australia are helping hospitals and health funds improve services like never before, following the launch of the groundbreaking patient

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pain
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Research
Concerns raised over chronic pain prescription trends
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

An Australian researcher has warned that a drug currently being prescribed in place of opioids for those living with chronic pain could lead to serious

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demand
Aged Care
Aged care faces $72B funding gap to meet demand
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 26, 2023

A new report by Grant Thornton underscores the need for a $72 billion investment in the aged care sector over the next seven years to

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government
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Individuals scaled back as government health costs soared
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 25, 2023

Government health spending surged in response to the continuing COVID-19 pandemic, even as individual spending and private health funds dropped, AIHW reported. A comprehensive new

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national carers
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Ongoing advocacy leads to National Carers Strategy reinstatement
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 24, 2023

The Australian Government has pledged $3.8 million towards the development of a National Carers Strategy. Significant investment in the National Carers Strategy aims to create

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