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depression
Aged Care, Opinion
Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help
Sunil Bhar and Tanya Davison Mar 21, 2024

While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms

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sector
Healthcare
Healthcare sector at forefront of megabreach impact
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2024

The latest report from Netskope Threat Labs has uncovered troubling trends in cybersecurity threats targeting the healthcare sector, shedding light on the need for robust

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age
Aged Care
Why retirement age matters to our quality of life outcomes
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 21, 2024

Leaving paid work opens the door to potentially the best stage of life, and a new study confirms the health and well-being benefits which can

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nature
Aged Care
Nature immersion program offers respite for dementia patients and carers
Healthcare Channel Admin Mar 19, 2024

A new initiative in the Loddon-Mallee region is providing respite for people with dementia and their carers through immersive nature experiences. The GreenConnect Dementia Respite

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pay
Aged Care, Opinion
Who will look after us in our final years? A pay rise alone won’t solve aged-care workforce shortages
Stephen Duckett Mar 19, 2024

Aged-care workers will receive a significant pay increase after the Fair Work Commission ruled they deserved substantial wage rises of up to 28%. The federal

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workforce
Healthcare
$1 Billion proposal to secure Australia’s healthcare workforce needs
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 19, 2024

Australia’s healthcare system is facing significant challenges due to shortages and maldistribution of the healthcare workforce, leading to delayed care for many Australians. In response,

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investment
Aged Care
Low R&D investment hampering the aged care sector
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 19, 2024

A recent study conducted by the Sydney Policy Lab and Impact Economics has shed light on the critical lack of investment in research and development

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crisis
Research
New initiative urges action, not questions, when supporting loved ones in crisis
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 19, 2024

In times of crisis, we often hear the phrase ‘Let me know if you need anything.’ Although the helpful intention is there, this phrase is

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insomnia
Healthcare
Digital therapy program offers drug-free insomnia treatment
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

Are sleeping pills the only solution for insomnia?  Not according to Flinders University’s Dr Alexander Sweetman, who says that using self-guided digital behavioural therapy is an

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government
Aged Care, Hospitals
Government vows sustainable, quality aged care a top priority
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

The Albanese Government recently released the much-anticipated Aged Care Taskforce’s Final Report, marking a significant step toward overhauling Australia’s aged care system to provide sustainable,

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digital
Research
Digital tool to predict dementia risk early on
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2024

A cutting-edge project to create a digital platform for predicting dementia risk is moving forward, thanks to new research funding from the Western Australian government.

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costs
Aged Care, Opinion
What will aged care look like for the next generation? More of the same but higher out-of-pocket costs
Hal Swerissen Mar 14, 2024

Aged care financing is a vexed problem for the Australian government. It is already underfunded for the quality the community expects, and costs will increase

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