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4Ms
Aged Care
Indigo 4Ms tool revolutionising care planning for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 20, 2023

Beechworth Health Service has been granted $1.3 million by the Australian Government to implement and evaluate a groundbreaking Indigo 4Ms tool aimed at enhancing aged

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continence
Healthcare, Healthcare News
World Continence Week raises awareness of 5M+ Australians affected
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 20, 2023

This week marks World Continence Week, in recognition of a condition experienced by more than five million Australians. Leading in-home care specialist Silverchain delivers the

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men
Healthcare News
Breaking the silence: empowering men to speak up and prioritise their health
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 13, 2023

In Australia, an average of seven men die by suicide every day, with three times as many men as women taking their lives in 2021.

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workforce
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Addressing shortages requires proper workforce planning
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 13, 2023

The Australian Medical Association is calling for effective planning for the future medical workforce and support for international graduates. In response to an interim report

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skin
Aged Care
Study identifies barriers and facilitators to skin hygiene care in residential care homes
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 13, 2023

The population of older individuals residing in care homes is increasing, and as their skin ages, it becomes more susceptible to dryness, itching, cracks and

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monitoring
Research, Science and Technology
Individuals with mental health Illnesses sceptical of monitoring technologies
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 8, 2023

An Australian-first research study conducted by Flinders University sheds light on the concerns and experiences of individuals with lived experience of mental illness regarding mental

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taskforce
Aged Care
Aged Care Taskforce to shape the future of the sector
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 8, 2023

In a significant move to address the challenges and reshape the aged care sector, Aged Care Minister Anika Wells is leading a taskforce composed of

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study
Healthcare
New study identifies barriers to a more human and flexible healthcare experience
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 8, 2023

GE Healthcare’s Reimaging Better Health study uncovers that the very advancements driving the healthcare system forward also pose significant challenges for both patients and clinicians.

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peer support
Healthcare News, Regional Health
Life-changing peer support for Australians in regional areas
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 7, 2023

For people living with disabilities, access to support services such as peer support is vital in maintaining mental well-being. Yet there is a considerable gap

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food technologists
Healthcare, Healthcare News
The Secret Sauce of Safety: How food technologists are keeping Aussies protected
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 7, 2023

From your very first sip of morning coffee to the nourishing dinner you feed your family, the unwavering expertise of food technologists has protected every

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menopause
Research
Link between menopause transition and dementia revealed in new study
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 6, 2023

A new study published in Alzheimer’s & Dementia is further evidence that the menopause transition is a particularly important time for women and their doctors to

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health review
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Australian Health Review sheds light on enhancing patient care
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 6, 2023

Australia’s healthcare system must adapt to the evolving needs of a post-COVID environment and ageing population, ensuring safety, quality, and consistent monitoring, as highlighted in

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