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Aged Care
Rural aged care residents smile with virtual art
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 17, 2023

An innovative virtual art program is brightening the lives of aged care residents in rural New South Wales. Developed through a partnership between Western NSW

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shingles
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Free shingles vaccine for older Australians
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 17, 2023

Starting 1 November, older Australians will have free access to Shingrix, a new shingles vaccine, through one of the world’s most comprehensive vaccination initiatives. The

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Healthcare, Healthcare News
Integrating human and animal support urged in crises
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 17, 2023

Evidence shows human and animal support services should be integrated to avoid people having to relinquish their pets in a time of crisis. Keeping them

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BP
Healthcare News, Research
Study links BP variability to dementia and heart risks
Ritchelle Drilon Oct 17, 2023

Fluctuating BP can heighten older individuals’ risk of dementia and vascular issues, according to new Australian research. The study by the University of South Australia

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hybrid
Healthcare, Opinion
Eliminate silos in healthcare organisations’ tech stacks with hybrid observability
Richard Gerdis Oct 17, 2023

Organisations across the healthcare industry operate in a mix of traditional and modern IT environments. With hybrid infrastructure models, healthcare IT professionals require an enhanced

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long COVID
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Long COVID’s growing challenge to Australia’s healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

Long COVID, a condition affecting more than one in 25 Australians, is a growing public health challenge, according to Australian Healthcare and Hospitals Association (AHHA) Chief

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SAS
Healthcare News, Research
SAS partnership to speed AstraZeneca drug delivery
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

SAS is helping to revolutionise the use of clinical trial data so new medicines can be delivered to patients faster than before. After a thorough evaluation,

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ageism
Aged Care
NARI: Australians unknowingly display ageism
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

With the International Day of Older Persons approaching on 1 October, the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) is urging Australians to be more aware of

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remote
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Real-time care via new patient app and remote monitoring
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 28, 2023

Silverchain has entered into a groundbreaking partnership with Datos Health, a global leader in remote care solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance the delivery of

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minutes
Aged Care, Opinion
Ensuring sustainable staffing for aged care: Why a commonsense approach is needed towards mandated care minutes
Faye Spiteri Sep 28, 2023

It’s imperative we support our elders to live with dignity and grace, ensuring they have access to the best possible care. From 1 October 2023,

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brain
Healthcare, Research
New brain regions linked to long-term memory
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

Researchers from The University of Queensland have identified previously unknown brain regions crucial to the formation of long-term memory. This discovery challenges the conventional belief

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workforce
Aged Care
Groups laud government steps to address care workforce shortfall
Ritchelle Drilon Sep 26, 2023

The government’s recent Employment White Paper and aged care workforce announcements have been welcomed by industry groups as important steps toward addressing critical staffing shortages.

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2024 All rights reserved. © Healthcare channel powered by Akolade.