palliative
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Improving palliative care for Australians living with dementia
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 17, 2023

In an earnest move to elevate the quality of life for individuals, families and caregivers embarking on the journey with dementia, Palliative Care Australia (PCA)

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nursing education
Healthcare, Opinion
Championing nursing education and clinical excellence
Jerome Babate Aug 17, 2023

In the realm of nursing education, a guiding light shines from Down Under, in the heart of Parramatta, Australia. Meet Ross Pancho, RN, MN, MACN,

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hotline
Aged Care
Food hotline launches for aged care concerns
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 10, 2023

A dedicated food hotline has been launched to address complaints and offer nutritional guidance, establishing a vital channel for addressing nutrition-related issues. This initiative, a

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VR
Healthcare News, Science and Technology
VR training shifts paradigm in aggression handling
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 10, 2023

Healthcare professionals often face challenging scenarios involving the risk of verbal and physical abuse. Edith Cowan University (ECU) has introduced an award-winning innovation that places

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ACN
Aged Care
ACN stands firm in aiding overseas nurses, reinforcing aged care
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 10, 2023

The Australian College of Nursing (ACN) stands committed to collaborating with the Government to fortify the aged care nursing workforce and to wholeheartedly support their

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walking
Healthcare News, Research
Breakthrough app boosts confident walking for Parkinson’s patients
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 10, 2023

A groundbreaking mobile app, designed to enhance the walking abilities of individuals living with Parkinson’s Disease, has been unveiled by UNSW biomedical engineers that aims

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levy
Aged Care, Opinion
Money’s tight for young people. Adding a Medicare-style levy to everyone’s tax bill is the wrong way to increase aged-care funding
Nicole Sutton Aug 10, 2023

The funding of Australia’s aged care is fast reaching a critical point. As our recent report shows, the costs of providing high-quality services will likely

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Capsaicin
Healthcare News, Research
Capsaicin a potential MVP in preventing dementia
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 8, 2023

Researchers at the University of Southern Queensland are launching a pioneering human trial to explore the potential of capsaicin in preventing dementia – a disease

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ACWIC
Aged Care
ACWIC’s closure paves way for sector growth
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 8, 2023

In recognition of significant changes in the aged care sector’s landscape since its establishment in 2019, the Aged Care Workforce Industry Council (ACWIC) has made

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documentary
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Documentary drives Frasers Property Australia and ELT to combat loneliness
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 8, 2023

In a concerted effort to address the pressing issue of loneliness and social isolation, Frasers Property Australia has partnered with Ending Loneliness Together (ELT) following

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funding
Aged Care, Opinion
Aged-care funding reforms must ensure users pay their fair share
Michael Woods Aug 8, 2023

Aged-care services will cost taxpayers more than A$35 billion this year. Treasurer Jim Chalmers argues it’s one of the government’s biggest ongoing funding challenges. The last

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house
Featured Leader
Expert tips to protect elderly loved ones from deadly house fires
Ritchelle Drilon Aug 8, 2023

House fires pose a terrifying risk for all Australians, but elderly individuals face amplified dangers that make them disproportionately vulnerable. To learn more about specific

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