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Aged Care, Aged Care
National Dementia Plan falls short in protecting human rights of patients
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The National Dementia Action Plan has been criticised for failing to address the human rights of people living with dementia. The new 10-year National Dementia

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pets
Aged Care, Aged Care
Why pets should be considered an essential part of aged care facilities
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

The UNISA researchers call for financial support for pets in aged care, citing the mental health and well-being benefits of human-animal relations for residents. Furry,

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hydrated
Aged Care
Elderly Hydration 101: How to keep your elderly hydrated and healthy
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 21, 2023

Our bodies become more prone to dehydration due to physiology and a decreased sense of thirst as we age, making adequate hydration a crucial aspect

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happy
Aged Care, Aged Care
Improving the lives of seniors, combat loneliness in the twilight years
Bob Holland Feb 21, 2023

Bob seeks to improve the quality of life for older people in aged care by addressing the crucial element of “feelings” through initiatives such as

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elderly-friendly
Aged Care, Aged Care
Elderly-friendly home: 5 ways to create a safe, accessible and comfortable living space
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Making your home elderly-friendly ensures that older individuals can live comfortably and safely in their own homes for as long as possible, especially for those

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website
Healthcare, Healthcare News, Mental Health
One-stop website offers free support for small business owners
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Small businesses in Southern Queensland can get support at the click of a button through a new one-stop shop website offering free financial counselling and

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amputees
Healthcare
Osseointegration International and Permedica Orthopaedics partner to launch innovative procedure for amputees
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Australian-based Osseointegration International Pty has announced a partnership with Italian manufacturer Permedica Orthopaedics to launch the Osseointegration procedure for amputees in Italy. The team will

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mushroom
Healthcare News, Research
Could lion’s mane mushroom be the key to preventing cognitive decline?
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

A team of researchers from The University of Queensland may have discovered the key to better memory and cognitive function in an unexpected source: the

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visa
Aged Care, Aged Care
CHA calls for industry-wide visa sponsorships to fill 60K aged care jobs
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Catholic Health Australia is calling on the government to introduce industry-wide visa sponsorships to tackle a major workforce shortage in aged care. Catholic Health Australia

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chronic care
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Silverchain and local healthcare providers team up for free chronic care service
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 16, 2023

Silverchain launched a new free health service to improve access to healthcare services and reduce hospital pressures through chronic care coordination. The new chronic care

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primary
Healthcare, Healthcare News
Aus gov commits to improving primary healthcare with $310M investment
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

The Australia Government is investing $310.3 million towards research to improve the country’s primary healthcare system and research infrastructure. This investment is a major step

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grief and loss
Healthcare News, Research
Grief has many faces: New campaign spotlights diversity of grief and loss
Ritchelle Drilon Feb 14, 2023

Grief Australia has rebranded with a new campaign, “Grief has many faces,” aimed at increasing community engagement nationwide by diversifying its services, training, research and improving

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