Aged Care

inflammatory
Aged Care, Research
Inflammatory diets linked to ageing muscle loss
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 23, 2024

A new study from the University of the Sunshine Coast (UniSC) suggests older Australians can help preserve strength and mobility in later years through attention

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course
Aged Care
Dementia course to boost aged care staff skills and leadership
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 18, 2024

Dementia Australia has announced the launch of Australia’s first fully-subsidised Certificate IV in Dementia Practice – a comprehensive training program aimed at advancing the skills

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falls
Aged Care, Research
Exergaming proven effective in preventing falls in older people
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 18, 2024

A new Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) study found that “exergaming” using a smart step system significantly reduced falls among Australians over 65, offering a fun

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longer
Aged Care, Opinion
You can’t reverse the ageing process but these 5 things can help you live longer
Hassan Vally Jan 16, 2024

At this time of year many of us resolve to prioritise our health. So it is no surprise there’s a roaring trade of products purporting

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pathology
Aged Care
Partnership brings pathology testing to doorsteps
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 16, 2024

A new partnership between Australia’s leading home care provider Silverchain and renowned pathology company Australian Clinical Labs (ACL) means pathology tests can be done at

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dementia
Aged Care, Sponsored Story
What’s your big idea to shape the future of dementia?
Marie Alford Jan 16, 2024

We’ve all seen the headlines. Dementia is now the biggest disease burden in older Australians. Dementia is the leading cause of death for Australian women

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dementia
Aged Care
Empowering dementia patients through holistic care model
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 11, 2024

A new program spearheaded by Monash University is empowering those with dementia to maintain independence and purposeful living. The Living Well Together (LWT) care model,

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pharmacy
Aged Care
Data-driven research transforming aged care pharmacy
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 11, 2024

Dr Lisa Pont, a clinician-researcher at the University of Technology Sydney, is using data-driven research to transform pharmacy practises in aged care facilities. With extensive

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care
Aged Care
Care innovations in aged care set to transform 2024
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 9, 2024

Australia’s aged care landscape is undergoing a transformative shift, with emerging technologies poised to redefine the way we provide care and support to our ageing

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depression
Aged Care
Silverchain pilots home-based depression care model
Ritchelle Drilon Jan 9, 2024

Victoria will be the first location to trial a new model of care aimed at reducing symptoms of depression in older people, developed by Australia’s

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respite
Aged Care
New respite option offers tailored dementia care and education
Ritchelle Drilon Dec 14, 2023

Leading dementia care provider Group Homes Australia (GHA) announces its first personalised short-stay dementia respite, Respite Reimagined (R&R). The launch is GHA’s latest initiative to

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education
Aged Care
Partnership to boost dementia care education
Ritchelle Drilon Dec 14, 2023

In a landmark partnership, Dementia Training Australia is proud to announce its sponsorship of The Wicking Dementia Research & Education Centre’s Massive Open Online Courses

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