The Australian government has announced a significant expansion of home care support for older citizens, particularly those nearing the end of life. The new End-of-Life
In an Australian-first initiative, the Fronditha Care Foundation, in collaboration with Dementia Australia, has created the first-ever in-language adaptation of the dementia training app Ask
Residents in Melbourne’s eastern and northeastern suburbs now have access to a free health and wellbeing service under a new partnership with Silverchain. The Right
The Australian Institute of Company Directors (AICD) has welcomed the introduction of the Aged Care Bill into the Federal Parliament. The agreement reached between the
Dementia is one of the most significant public health challenges of this century, with its rising prevalence heavily impacting health services, aged care, and the
In a landmark move, the Albanese Government has unveiled a comprehensive $5.6 billion aged care reform package, marking the most significant overhaul of the sector
A groundbreaking automated screening tool developed by researchers at Griffith and Monash Universities could significantly improve the health outcomes of elderly Australians in aged care
The Albanese Labor Government has launched a public consultation process for the next National Nursing Workforce Strategy, aiming to enhance the quality of healthcare across
Dr Caroline Faucher, a sleep and dementia researcher from HMRI’s Brain Neuromodulation Research Program, has discovered that napping can significantly impact the memory of individuals
A new report from the National Industry Innovation Network (NIIN) Health Alliance has identified five significant technological transformations set to revolutionise healthcare delivery in the
As the government grapples with rising aged care costs, a consortium of universities and industry players is proposing a innovative solution: using sensor technology to
A study by Flinders University has revealed that preventing frailty in older Australians could lead to significant economic savings and improved quality of life. The