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Research
Yoga proven to be a powerful tool in fighting frailty in older adults
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2023

Research shows practising yoga can help prevent and manage frailty in older adults, as it improves gait speed and lowers extremity strength comparable to exercise

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mediterranean
Research
Mediterranean-Asian diet may help prevent prostate cancer, study shows
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 10, 2023

A University of South Australia-led research has found that regular consumption of a Mediterranean or Asian diet reduces the risk of prostate cancer diagnosis in

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Planned Services Australia
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Planned Services Australia simplifies disability support sourcing with innovative services
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 10, 2023

Planned Services Australia launches Support Request and Support Leads to connect NDIS Participants, Support Coordinators, and LAC\’s with support providers, simplifying the way disability services

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Aged Care, Aged Care, Mental Health
Emotional resilience and social well-being: How to prevent mental health decline in seniors
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 10, 2023

As many as one in five seniors experience mental health issues not associated with ageing. This increased risk of depression and anxiety is why it’s

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Wonderful Platform
Science and Technology
Wonderful Platform showcases ChatGPT-powered companion robots for seniors
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 8, 2023

Korean company Wonderful Platform offers AI care and companion robots for the elderly, powered by OpenAI’s ChatGPT, to assist with daily tasks and social interaction.

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primary health
Digital Health
Unlocking the full potential of digital health in primary healthcare
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 8, 2023

Digital technologies are now embedded into almost all aspects of modern life and Primary Health Care (PHC) is no exception. As digital technologies become increasingly

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cholesterol
Research
Breakthrough drug trial shows potential to revolutionise cholesterol treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 8, 2023

Bempedoic acid completes a four-year clinical trial showing the potential to save hundreds of thousands of Australians with high cholesterol. A new pill that could

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Workforce Learning Strategy
Aged Care, Aged Care
Revamped My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023 to meet high-quality service standards
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 2, 2023

The Australian government has recently released the My Aged Care Workforce Learning Strategy 2023, which outlines the minimum training requirements and capabilities required for the

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ACCPA
Aged Care, Aged Care
ACCPA and providers unite to make aged care an employer of choice for nurses
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 2, 2023

85 Graduate RNs commit to staying in the aged care sector after completing the ACCPA program to address RN shortages and encourage more nurses to

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healthcare data
Healthcare
Taking control of your healthcare data: A guide to safeguarding your personal info
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

Protecting your healthcare data is crucial to maintaining the security of your personal data as well as your privacy.  Laws and regulations are set in

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snapshot
Aged Care, Aged Care
Snapshot reveals strain on aged care sector, majority of providers reporting losses
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 28, 2023

The Albanese Government has released its inaugural snapshot of the aged care sector, providing a detailed analysis of financial information collected from providers. The Albanese

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