Carers Australia has asked the government to help improve carers’ financial security. There are 2.65 million Australians providing unpaid care for loved ones with illness,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
A new Australian study aims to amplify positives within rural palliative care services, informed by real caregiver experiences. The goal is to drive service enhancements
Cannatrek has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mie University in Tsu, Japan, to forge an open collaboration focused on accelerating medical research into