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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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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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robotics
Aged Care, Featured Leader, Video interviews, Watch
Lee Martin on incorporating robotics in aged care into the future
Ritchelle Drilon Jun 13, 2023

Tanunda Lutheran Home is a pioneer in the aged care industry with having to incorporate robotics into their daily tasks. In this Featured Leader interview,

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falls
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
Make or Brake? The importance of a food-based approach for older adults
Rivkeh Haryono Jun 13, 2023

Older Australians living in residential aged care are the source of 30% of all hip fractures, with around two-thirds being malnourished or at risk of

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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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