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Alzheimer’s researchers have proposed a radical change in the way the disease is defined, focusing on biological changes in the body rather than clinical symptoms such as memory loss and cognitive decline. The new research framework, released on Tuesday by ...

New findings released today show the extent of cognitive ageing and decline trends across Australia. Conducted by the ARC Centre of Excellence in Population Ageing Research (CEPAR) and Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA), the report highlights the lifestyle factors attributed to ...

A “microtown” for seniors with complex care needs has been confirmed for Queensland, and will help those with younger onset dementia. NewDirection Care announced the “inclusive” residential care community would be built between Brisbane and the Sunshine Coast, and designed ...

Researchers at the Melbourne Ageing Research Collaboration (MARC) are investigating how well Australians communicate about end of life care, and are seeking participants for the project. The project will also identify the care services provided to residents during the last ...

Nominations the 2018 HESTA Aged Care Awards open today. Presented by HESTA in partnership with the National Aged Care Alliance, the awards aim to recognise excellence among aged care providers and staff, particularly in the areas of advocacy, leadership and ...

ACSA and Baptist Care Australia have announced their first group membership, which is due to start from July 1. The organisations have both stressed the importance of having a clear national goal for the aged care sector, and hope to ...

LASA has issued a renewed call for improvements to staffing and funding levels following media reports on the death of a resident at a Bundaberg nursing home. Referring to an ABC TV report on the 7.30 program which blamed funding cuts ...

Hall and Prior Aged Care has announced it will incorporate audio and video conferencing services into its nursing homes to help reduce isolation among residents. The family-owned organisation manages 25 nursing homes, and says 80 per cent of sites have ...