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Scientists at UNSW Sydney have made a breakthrough discovery that could better protect older people from gastroenteritis, an illness causing vomiting and diarrhoea. A new study examined over 300,000 patient samples, identifying the bacterium Aeromonas as the second most prevalent pathogen associated with ...

From supporting the front-line delivery of care to easing the administrative burden on support staff behind the scenes, there are myriad opportunities for the aged and disability care industry to embrace technology. With the right strategy and application, digital solutions ...

Two years after the completion of the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, there are great expectations the quality of aged care will be improved.  While much has been done, including better pay, better nursing care, new quality ...

The majority of Australians support older people's rights to own pets while living in residential care homes, according to the results of a major online survey. A 2-minute questionnaire was conducted by Companion Animal Network Australia (CANA) and received over 1,100 responses. ...

More than 250,000 aged care workers in Australia are set to receive a 15 per cent wage increase after the government allocated $11.3 billion to fund pay rises in its federal budget. The increase applies to direct care aged care workers ...

Dark humour can be a guiding light for older people when navigating the complexities and trials of ageing, according to a philosophy professor. As people age they face many challenges including loneliness, social isolation, disability, frailty, and losing friends and ...

Australia is facing a sharp rise in influenza cases across several states, including New South Wales and Queensland, putting health authorities on alert. While the number of active Covid cases in Australian aged care facilities decreased by 35 per cent compared ...

Australia will hold a first-ever public consultation exclusively for the LGBTIQA+ community to identify the greatest disparities affecting access to healthcare. Last Friday, a newly established expert advisory group for people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex, queer/questioning, ...

Caregivers of people with dementia could be lacking adequate support, according to a prominent Australian dementia organisation chief. It's estimated that 70 per cent of people with dementia live at home and receive support from their families and carers. The ...

A recent study has revealed a potential link between Covid-19 and neurological symptoms, such as brain fog, and has raised concerns about the long-term consequences for older people. Research conducted by scientists at Macquarie University uncovered that the SARS-CoV-2 virus ...