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Innovative collaboration targets social cognitive impairments in older adults
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 27, 2023

An Australian-first collaboration involving leading researchers at Silverchain, UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) and The University of Queensland has been launched to

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rural
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Startling report reveals alarming healthcare access deficit in rural Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 27, 2023

A recent independent report commissioned by the National Rural Health Alliance (the Alliance) has shed light on a concerning issue affecting rural Australians. Startling evidence

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nursing
Aged Care
Round-the-clock nursing essential for quality aged care, says OPAN
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 22, 2023

OPAN has expressed its support for the Australian Government’s accelerated timeline to implement round-the-clock nursing in residential aged care facilities, which will become mandatory from

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pets
Aged Care
Survey highlights urgent need to support older Aussies and their pets
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 22, 2023

A recent survey conducted by the Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) sheds light on the pressing need to prioritise the well-being of older Australians and

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cosmetic
Research
Booming demand: Over 7M Australians considering Cosmetic Surgery in next decade
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 22, 2023

Almost seven million Australians, or 38% of the adult population, are considering undergoing cosmetic surgery in the next 10 years, according to surprising new research.

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benefits
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
The 5 surprises of finding the right person for the right role: Uncovering hidden benefits
Tom Aune Jun 22, 2023

We all know that prevention is better than cure, but do we really understand how it works and its impact? How can organisations look under

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sandwich
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The sandwich generation dilemma: Jane Morrell sheds light on the challenges of balancing care
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 22, 2023

The term “sandwich generation” has gained recognition in recent years as individuals face the unique struggle of balancing the demands of caring for both their

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lifetime
Healthcare, Healthcare News
First-of-its-kind study calculates lifetime cost of eye disease in Australia
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 20, 2023

Researchers have for the first time calculated the lifetime cost of living with an inherited eye disease in Australia as $5.2 million per person. Distressingly,

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abuse
Aged Care
OPAN urges older Australians to safeguard against alarming abuse increase
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 20, 2023

In the period leading up to March 2023, the Older Persons Advocacy Network (OPAN) received a staggering 1,400 calls reporting cases of abuse against older

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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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compliance
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
No Room for Complacency in Aged Care Compliance
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 15, 2023

Non-compliance in the aged care sector has jumped a staggering 51% from March 2022 to April 2023. The latest non-compliance and regulatory action register, issued

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