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Healthcare
New sun exposure tips for all Aussies
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 13, 2024

Leading Australian health organisations have come together to provide updated advice on balancing the risks and benefits of sun exposure. A new position statement acknowledges

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language
Aged Care
Language barriers linked to aggression in immigrants with dementia
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 13, 2024

A new study has found that immigrants living with dementia in nursing homes were more likely to show aggressive behaviour compared to people born in

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aged
Aged Care, Opinion
Changes are coming for Australia’s aged care system. Here’s what we know so far
Eugenia Tsihlis and Michael Woods Feb 13, 2024

Australia’s subsidised aged care services now help around 1.5 million older people to receive care and support. Taxpayers contributed A$28 billion to the various programs

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ageing
Aged Care
3 important questions to consider for ageing in place
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 13, 2024

As we grow older, many of us desire to remain in our own homes for as long as possible. This desire to “age in place”

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medications
Healthcare
Study reveals high-risk medications and safer alternatives in Australia
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

A groundbreaking study has unveiled a list of 16 potentially dangerous medications used in Australian healthcare, along with their safer alternatives. Led by Dr Kate

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PHC
Healthcare
PHC nurses push for full scope practice rights
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

Primary Health Care Nurses Day 2024 shines a spotlight on the vital role of primary health care (PHC) nurses in Australia’s healthcare system. However, data

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specialised
Aged Care
New specialised beds for dementia patients awaiting care placements
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 7, 2024

SA Health, in collaboration with HammondCare, has introduced 15 new specialised dementia beds at The Repat, addressing the pressing issue of patients awaiting aged care

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falls
Aged Care
Keys to preventing debilitating falls in aged care homes
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2024

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

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recreational
Aged Care
The timeless benefits of engaging in recreational activities for older adults
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 7, 2024

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

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body clock
Research
A step closer to solving body clock disruption
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 6, 2024

Sleep has become the holy grail of health and well-being. But for some people, particularly shift workers and others with a chronically mistimed body-clock, getting

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lymphoedema
Research
Global study outlines lymphedema strategies for breast cancer patients
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 6, 2024

In a global effort to improve the lives of breast cancer survivors, new health research has looked at strategies that can help prevent lymphoedema for

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LGBTQ+
Healthcare
New initiative to address physical health lag in ageing LGBTQ+ community
Healthcare Channel Admin Feb 6, 2024

A new collaboration between ACON and Gymnastics NSW seeks to bolster physical well-being among older LGBTQ+ 55 and over through tailored programming addressing longstanding access

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2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.