A new study has found evidence that an Iron deficiency in the brain could be an important factor in developing Alzheimer's disease. Researchers from the University of Adelaide were studying the mutations in a small number of genes associated with ...
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Seventy per cent of under 50s have a heart age older than themselves: Heart Foundation
Seventy per cent of Australians under 50 have heart health older than their metabolic age, according to the Heart Foundation. The figures come from research carried out by the foundation with over 2 million Australians using its Heart Age Calculator ...
More »Man and woman in WA allegedly attempt to bribe health workers to avoid Covid jab
Two anti-vaxxers in Western Australia have been arrested and charged after allegedly attempting to bribe health workers in separate extraordinary attempts to avoid getting the Covid-19 vaccine. A 31 year-old Port Hedland man was arrested and charged with attempted fraud ...
More »Essential visitor scheme endorsed by peaks
A new scheme to allow visitors into aged care homes through a COVID-19 lockdown has been drafted in the wake of mounting reports of residents being left in extended isolation. The Council on the Ageing (COTA) announced an essential visitors ...
More »Australia’s largest trade deal locked in, outrage from advocates
Australia has ratified one of the largest trade agreements in history despite concerns that it may deter reform to the aged care system. Federal parliament passed the enabling legislation for the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP), without making aged care ...
More »WA nurse arrested over fake COVID-19 jabs
A WA nurse has been arrested on suspicion of 'administering' fake COVID-19 vaccinations. The 51-year-old female RN has been charged in "relation to the fraudulent recording of vaccine information" according to a statement from the Western Australia Police Force. On ...
More »A glass of wine per day may reduce likelihood of heart disease, new study
Older adults who enjoy one alcoholic drink a day may have a lower risk of developing heart disease, according to a landmark Monash-led study. Researchers analysed the alcohol intake of 18,000 healthy adults aged in their mid-70s for over four ...
More »Resident care and provider reputation among top reasons staff stay in aged care: ACWIC report
The opportunity to engage, interact and support older people is the key motivator keeping aged care workers in the industry, according to a new workforce report. Drawing on insights from over 109,000 aged care employees, the Aged Care Workforce Narrative ...
More »New research uncovers emotional burden felt by disability support applicants
Australians receiving the disability support pension (DSP) are finding the process burdensome and extremely stressful, according to new research from Monash University. Researchers asked 518 people who are applying or receiving the DSP about their experience and the way it ...
More »NSW marks deadliest Covid day with 15 deaths, aged care visitors to be allowed from Oct 11
NSW has recorded 863 new local coronavirus cases and 15 deaths on Wednesday September 29, marking the state’s deadliest day, while the premier announced a date for visitors to return to aged care. There are 1082 Covid-19 cases in hospital, ...
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