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Urgent action needed to address harm to people with dementia in care, says report
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 14, 2023

A new report has found that people living with dementia in Australia are experiencing significant harm in residential aged care facilities, including violence, abuse and

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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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Featured Leader, Healthcare
Dr May Ho on advancing eye health equity for women and girls
Ritchelle Drilon Mar 10, 2023

Eye health is a critical aspect of overall healthcare and well-being. Unfortunately, not all individuals have equal access to eye care services. Women and girls,

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Wonderful Platform
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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frontline workers
Healthcare, Opinion
Opinion: Frontline workers bear the brunt of traumatic workplace experiences – but we can reduce the suffering
Kerry Howard Mar 8, 2023

Preventing traumatic injuries to frontline workers is possible by reducing stigma, providing pre-exposure psychoeducation and debriefing, and implementing support systems and programs for recovery. As

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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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