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Inquiry terms welcomed on abuse of older people in care
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

The Australian Law Reform Commission’s newly announced investigation into justice responses to sexual violence has been welcomed by aged care advocates. The inquiry’s Terms of

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Healthcare, Opinion
It’s 4 years since the first COVID case in Australia. Here’s how our pandemic experiences have changed over time
Deborah Lupton Jan 25, 2024

It might be hard to believe, but four years have now passed since the first COVID case was confirmed in Australia on January 25 2020.

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reforms
Aged Care
6 priority areas for thriving amid Australia’s aged care reforms
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

The era of reforms and regulatory changes in Australia’s aged care system, aimed at improving the quality of care and support for older people, can

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care
Aged Care
Evidence-based care in aged care falling short
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

While most aged care residents receive best-practice continence care, they do not reliably get optimal treatment for six other common health conditions, new Australian research

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fracture
Aged Care, Research
Simple question about walking may predict fracture risk
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 25, 2024

New research suggests that a simple question about walking ability could help clinicians predict fracture risk among older adults. Published in JAMA Network Open, the

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Research
Study reveals new driver behind “untreatable” heart disease
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

In a world-first study, Deakin University researchers discovered that amyloid beta, the notorious Alzheimer’s-causing protein, also drives cardiac decline in obese patients. The findings, published

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NDIS
Healthcare, Mental Health
Funding deal brings NDIS services to unsupported Aussies
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

Community Mental Health Australia (CMHA) welcomes the recommendation from the Independent NDIS Review for foundational community-based mental health and psychosocial support for people outside the

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depression
Aged Care
Uni leads care home depression, anxiety fight with $600K grant
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

A Charles Sturt University (CSU) research initiative has received a $600,000 grant to enhance mental well-being for older Australians entering residential aged care. The university’s

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inflammatory
Aged Care, Research
Inflammatory diets linked to ageing muscle loss
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

A new study from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests older Australians can help preserve strength and mobility in later years through attention

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healthcare
Healthcare, Opinion
Digitising to survive and thrive: The future of healthcare in Australia
Garry Valenzisi Jan 23, 2024

While digital transformation is being pursued rapidly across industries, the adoption of even the most basic digital solutions in the Australian healthcare sector has been

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COVID
Healthcare, Opinion
COVID is surging in Australia – and only 1 in 5 older adults are up to date with their boosters
Adrian Esterman Jan 18, 2024

Do you have family members or friends sick with a respiratory infection? If so, there’s a good chance it’s COVID, caused by the JN.1 variant

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back pain
Healthcare
Insurer policy puts NSW back pain patients at risk
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 18, 2024

The New South Wales State Insurance Regulatory Authority (SIRA) has made a concerning change to its Low Back Pain Model of Care that signals a

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