Clinical Practice
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The crucial role of social networks for older people’s wellbeing – Podcast
Older people struggling with their mental health during COVID-19 did not seek support due to technology barriers and health fears,…
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New psychotropic guidelines in aged care launched to combat over-prescription – Podcast
A new guideline has been released this week to help inform the aged care sector about the appropriate use of…
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New program aims to address high rates of elderly suicide
Nearly one in five men who die of suicide in Australia are aged over 60, with suicide rates for males…
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Antipsychotic use still rife in residential care: report
Over half of elderly residents on antipsychotics have no diagnosis for psychosis, a national report has shown, reigniting calls to…
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New home care service to help regional Queenslanders stay at home longer
A Queensland couple has launched a new home care franchise to meet the increasing demand for quality aged and disability…
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The silent muscle disease affecting 1 in 5 older Australians
Do you have difficulty getting out of a chair, opening a jar or crossing the road? If yes, you may…
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What older adults want to improve their quality of life
Quality of life measures in the aged care industry have typically relied on clinical indicators, such as an individual's weight,…
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Updated delirium care standard encourages the early recognition of people who are most at risk
The Australian Commission on Safety and Quality in Health Care launched the Delirium Clinical Care Standard (2021) at the 2021…
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‘Time is running out’ on antibiotic misuse, experts say
High rates of antibiotic misuse in Australian care facilities have raised concerns over the ongoing threat of antimicrobial resistance. A…
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Over 80 not ‘over the hill’: how to make ageing meaningful
Old age is not the end. At a time when meaningful ageing is a buzz term in aged care, researchers…
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