A digital eye screening device is in development that could help detect eye diseases earlier to prevent blindness in older people, and may also play a role in predicting cases of Alzheimer’s disease.  Using artificial intelligence (AI), The University of ...

A Monash University study has found people who live in more affluent areas have superior memories and a lower risk of developing dementia, highlighting the need for better facilities in disadvantaged areas to promote healthy lifestyle habits and help curtail the growing ...

Two gene mutations associated with the Familial Natural Short Sleep phenomenon (FNSS) could be linked to stalling Alzheimer’s Disease.  People with FNSS, who need to sleep only four to six hours a night, developed fewer hallmarks associated with Alzheimer’s, University ...

A survey of 1000 aged care workers conducted by the United Workers Union has found that 97 per cent of respondents are yet to receive the promised $800 bonus for their efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic. The union said many ...

This week the Nine Papers reported that the Federal Government was considering cutting back on funding allied health services that were deemed to be “not necessarily the most clinically appropriate”. The reported plan was met with concern from allied health ...

Almost half of older people are reluctant to go into residential care due to fear of being mistreated or isolated, a new survey shows.  Recent research from the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI) asked close to 300 Victorians aged over 65 what ...

A Sydney Mardi Gras board member and human rights activist has detailed the unique challenges faced by older LGBTIQ+ people in the aged care system. Robyn Kennedy, who marched in the original Sydney Mardi Gras in 1978, spoke during the ...

Aged care residents will be among the first in the country to receive a newly approved at-home COVID-19 treatment. Antiviral pill Lageviro, also known as molnupiravir, was recently listed on the Pharmaceutical Benefits Scheme. Under the guidelines, doctors will be ...

Scott Morrison has come under fire after promising to send in Australian Defence Force troops to help the embattled aged care sector. His promise to assist struggling nursing homes has so far fallen short, with just over 130 ADF personnel deployed. Last week, ...

Residential aged care workers are facing new requirements for a third booster shot to be considered as fully vaccinated against Covid-19. The Australian Technical Advisory Group on Immunisation (ATAGI) now considers three doses of Covid-19 vaccine necessary in order to be “up-to-date”. Based ...