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Specialty Focus
Improving gastro treatment in residential care
Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made a breakthrough discovery that could better protect older people from gastroenteritis, an illness causing…
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Advertorial
Technology in Aged and Disability Care: Opportunities, Challenges, and Practical Steps
From supporting the front-line delivery of care to easing the administrative burden on support staff behind the scenes, there are…
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Opinion
Aged care taskforce: great expectations – opinion
Two years after the completion of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, there are great expectations the…
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Specialty Focus
Nearly 3 in 4 Australians support pets in aged care
The majority of Australians support older people's rights to own pets while living in residential care homes, according to the…
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Industry & Reform
Aged care workers receive a pay increase
More than 250,000 aged care workers in Australia are set to receive a 15 per cent wage increase after the…
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Specialty Focus
Dark humour can promote healthy ageing, says philosophy expert
Dark humour can be a guiding light for older people when navigating the complexities and trials of ageing, according to…
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COVID-19
Aged care homes warned over uptick in flu cases
Australia is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases across several states, including New South Wales and Queensland, putting health…
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Specialty Focus
‘New era’ for older LGBTIQA+ people accessing healthcare in Australia
Australia will hold a first-ever public consultation exclusively for the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the greatest disparities affecting access to…
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Specialty Focus
New campaign sheds light on ‘unseen struggles’ faced by dementia caregivers
Caregivers of people with dementia could be lacking adequate support, according to a prominent Australian dementia organisation chief. It's estimated…
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COVID-19
Study links long-term impact of Covid-19 on the ageing brain
A recent study has revealed a potential link between Covid-19 and neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, and has raised…
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