The brains of marsupial exhibit characteristics of early human brain development, according to research conducted at the University of Queensland. A recent study conducted by
New data reveals that nearly half of Australians aged over 50 are skipping regular dental and GP visits due to increasing cost of living pressures.
With the aged care system becoming increasingly complex and difficult to navigate, care finder is set to become a lifeline for the vulnerable older Australians.
National labour-hire agency Altaira has forged a partnership with well-being charity Healthcare Heartbeat to deliver Wellness Grants for nurses working in the aged care sector.
An analysis of more than 30 years of data reveals a concerning trend: the number of low back pain cases is steadily increasing worldwide. Researchers
In the aftermath of the incident at Yallambee Lodge involving resident Ms Clare Nowland, the Aged Care Quality and Safety Commission is diligently investigating the
A pilot project conducted in South Australia has shed light on the urgent need for comprehensive and appropriate measures to enhance palliative care in residential
As National Palliative Care Week takes centre stage, the commitment of the Australian Government to the Nurse Practitioner Workforce Plan brings positive news to the
Complex trauma, characterised by repeated experiences of violence, abuse and neglect, affects a significant portion of the Australian population. With over 1 in 4 adults
Curtin Heritage, a Not-For-Profit aged care provider in Western Australia, has received an overwhelming response to the recently launched Aged Care Industry Labour Agreements program.
National Palliative Care Week puts ‘Matters of Life and Death’ front and centre in Australia’s consciousness. Hosted by Palliative Care Australia, National Palliative Care Week
Southern Cross Care’s Villa Pelletier pioneers dedicated rooms for homeless elderly, filling all vacancies within two months and addressing the lack of options for socially