Many older adults deal with polypharmacy, taking five or more medications simultaneously, which raises the risk of harmful drug interactions. Sorting through these medications to
The federal government needs to make sure private health insurers cover hospital-at-home care, according to Catholic Health Australia. In its pre-budget submission, Catholic Health Australia
Recent data from the Australian Bureau of Statistics has raised concerns about Australians failing to meet recommended daily nutrition guidelines. According to Dietitians Australia, the
Dementia Australia Research Foundation is marking 25 years of supporting Australia’s best-emerging researchers to explore, innovate and advance the field of dementia research with the
Eighteen months ago, I was ordered to take five weeks off work by my doctor after experiencing extreme burnout. At the time, I was working
Palliative Care Australia joins forces with the Australian College of Nurse Practitioners (ACNP) to launch the 2024 Heather May Herrick Scholarship Program, aimed at supporting
The University of Notre Dame Australia is pioneering a groundbreaking digital eye screening system equipped with artificial intelligence (AI) to combat preventable eye diseases that
The retirement living industry in Australia is gearing up for significant growth in construction, according to the latest Procore/Property Council Survey. Confidence in retirement construction
A group of researchers is urging Chinese Australians to recognise dementia symptoms and seek early diagnosis by launching a program aimed at dismantling the social
Living in a neighbourhood with more greenery and lower crime rates could be linked to reduced risk factors for dementia, according to a study led
Since the Women’s Health Initiative (WHI) study in 2002, concerns about hormone therapy have lingered, especially among women over 65. However, a recent study published
Nutrition plays a significant role in our mental well-being, yet its potential within Australia’s mental healthcare system remains largely untapped. Recognising this, Dietitians Australia has
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