Nation asked about “What Matters Most” in end of life
Australians of all ages and stages of life are being asked to reflect on “What Matters Most” from 20-26 May as part of Nati…
Research
Aged care facilities welcome opportunity to “RedUSe” sedative use
Effective intervention through staff education, frequent review and audits of age care home medication use, has the potent…
DPS to share insights into the digital future of aged care consumerism
One of the nation's leading aged care multiplatform media companies is preparing to share their years of experience, knowl…
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Consumer ratings to “bridge the gap” in aged care
Making a decision on aged care whether its for you or a loved one is often a struggle, but research suggests that mak… -
Seniors find ‘fitspo’ in fitness trackers
Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by Wes… -
Aged care residents REAP the benefits of a new study
Significant implications on the way in which healthcare is delivered to nursing home residents following hospital dis… -
More concern over the future of Australia’s aged care workforce
A two-year research project by major national industry super fund HESTA has offered an in-depth, insightful and poten… -
Research hopes to help with avoidable hospital admissions for people with dementia
Preventing avoidable hospital admissions for people living with dementia will be under the microscope as a new resear… -
Seniors show they have mixed views on aged care at home
The opinions and experiences of home care recipients have been researched, revealed and will soon be reviewed as part… -
Research shows benefit in bringing ballet to the lives of older adults
Older Australians are being encouraged to tie up their tutus and ballet shoes following the success of a recent resea… -
Professor’s perspective opens up on advances in Parkinson’s research
An Australian Professor of Cognitive Neuroscience has come forward and shared his “perspective” on the rapid adva… -
Dementia research takes a right turn
The national and international efforts surrounding dementia research have taken a step up, following successful new s… -
Project focused on older Australians helps pharmacist take out top award
An investigation into medication management among older people with the goal of simplifying the process has seen a So… -
GPs visiting aged care homes say it’s a “frustrating experience”
Frustration stemming from inefficiencies and avoidable delays is plaguing Australian General Practitioners (GP’s) a… -
Uni study finds feasibility in falls prevention exercise study
Community care workers and their clients in Western Australia have proven the success of falls prevention programs … -
Report “reveals” why seniors struggle to pay health costs
Concerns have been raised regarding the inflated charges imposed by Australian health professionals over the weekend … -
Ageing populations - it’s a Common-wealth problem
Australia’s growing concerns surrounding an ageing population are no secret, but new research by CommonAge has reve… -
Positive family relationships could be key to better care
Family relationships and the impact they can have later in life are under the microscope as part of a growing resear… -
Research hopes to reveal what factors impact the financial decisions of seniors
The financial health of older Australians has been a hot topic and one that a researcher at the Queensland Universit… -
Earlier palliative care at home linked to fewer hospital admissions
Offering palliative care earlier to dying patients at home is linked to fewer hospital admissions at the end of their… -
Hearing warning as increased risks of dementia and depression highlighted
A new research paper based on 25 years of study has found that unaddressed hearing loss raises the risk to carry out…
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