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Clinical Practice
10 signs of adverse events and psychotropic medicines
In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has…
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Industry & Reform
Facing the Future recap + Q&A with keynote speaker Warren Hill
Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) hosted the 'Facing the Future' Conference earlier this month in Adelaide. Their…
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Technology
New self-reporting tool revolutionises early dementia detection
A new self-reporting tool, developed by Murdoch University researchers, is likely to change the way early signs of dementia are…
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Specialty Focus
Reimagining where we live: Empathetic aged care design
Innovative architectural design may not be what you traditionally think of when considering residential aged care spaces. However, with the…
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Technology
Older Australians’ concerns about online security being addressed
Research has found that older Australians are "tech-savvy and social but limited by cyber safety and scam concerns." The study,…
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Specialty Focus
Uniting’s food and nutrition trial shows positive results
Food and nutrition in residential aged care has been keenly discussed in Australian media recently, with rising living costs, Maggie…
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Top Stories
Supply and demand: Nursing shortfall predicted to grow
As Australian nurses grapple with sector wide staff shortages, the Department of Health and Aged Care has revealed that demand…
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Clinical Practice
End-of-life patients suffering unnecessarily due to pain med shortage
In the past year, at least six pain-relief products have become unavailable in Australia. The Australian & New Zealand Society…
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Specialty Focus
‘Laughter Care’ gets the Governor-General giggle of approval
We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine, but The Humour Foundation has turned their clowning around into a…
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Top Stories
Violence against healthcare workers increasing
University of Queensland (UQ) research shows violence against healthcare workers is increasing in frequency and severity, not only in Australia…
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Industry & Reform
Home care quadrupled in the last decade
Data released by the Australian Health and Welfare Institute reveals the number of older Australians accessing home care has grown…
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Technology
New body to drive digital health strategies and tech innovation
The Digital Health Cooperative Research Centre (DHCRC) has announced a national, cross-university network in a bid to advance Australia's digital…
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COVID-19
From FLiRT to FLuQE: what to know about the latest COVID variants on the rise
Nathan Bartlett, University of Newcastle We’re in the midst of a bad cold and flu season in Australia. Along with…
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Industry & Reform
Turn up the Volume! National conference to raise voices on elder abuse
Elder Abuse Action Australia (EAAA) and Aged Rights Advocacy Service (ARAS) are joining forces to present the 2024 Australian Elder…
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Specialty Focus
Maggie Beer’s aged care eating mission is feel-good TV – but is it a recipe for real change?
Jade Cartwright, University of Tasmania; Anne Whitworth, University of Tasmania; Elizabeth Oliver, Curtin University, and Lynette R. Goldberg, University of…
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Industry & Reform
Union alleges some aged cares reclassifying staff to meet care minutes
The Australian Nursing and Midwifery Federation (ANMF) has alleged that some aged care providers may be reclassifying their lifestyle staff…
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Technology
FDA approves drug for early symptomatic Alzheimer’s disease
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has approved the Kisunla (donanemab-azbt) injection for the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease after months of…
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Industry & Reform
Government delivers first aged care digital plan
The Albanese government has announced the commencement of their first Aged Care Data and Digital Strategy. The Department of Health…
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Industry & Reform
Dates for care workers’ pay rises set by Fair Work Commission – nurses still waiting
The Australian Fair Work Commission has finalised the decision to determine when 250,000 Australian aged care workers will receive a…
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Industry & Reform
Life expectancy drops for first time in 30 years
The life expectancy of Australians has fallen for the first time since the mid-1990s, a new government report reveals. The…
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Industry & Reform
Have your say: Needs assessment survey open in northern Queensland
The Northern Queensland Primary Health Network (NQPHN) is calling for community members, healthcare professionals, politicians, and sector representatives to have…
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Clinical Practice
Collaborative palliative care pilot project empowers aged care staff
Two Victorian aged care providers are changing the way they deliver end of life care. Peninsula Home Hospice and Vasey…
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Industry & Reform
Most aged care homes are falling short of minimum care standards – new report
Michael Woods, University of Technology Sydney and Nicole Sutton, University of Technology Sydney New analysis has revealed many Australian aged…
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News
Tax cuts from July 1: how you’ll benefit
From taxes and minimum wages to energy costs and superannuation, Australia’s financial landscape will change dramatically from July 1. All Australians will…
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Top Stories
Record number of aged care workers and health professionals moving to Australia
The Department of Health and Aged Care has released data showing international health professionals are immigrating to Australia in record…
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