An MRI could be used to predict the risk of Alzheimer’s disease, new research has revealed. “A subset of nerve cells called cholinergic nerve cells or cholinergic neurons … degenerate in Alzheimer’s disease,” study lead associate professor Elizabeth Coulson from ...

Health editor Dallas Bastian spoke to professor Chris Del Mar from the centre for research in evidence-based practice at Bond University about his recent research into the public’s expectations of medical tests and treatments. A study by Del Mar and ...

Health editor Dallas Bastian spoke to Dr Joan Ostaszkiewicz, postdoctoral research fellow in Deakin University’s Centre for Quality and Patient Safety Research about her upcoming research ‘Developing a conceptual understanding of ‘quality continence care’ for people living in residential aged ...

Education editor Antonia Maiolo spoke to Maayken Van den berg, a postdoctoral research fellow from Flinders University. Van den berg is involved in a world-first study, looking at whether technology such as iPad apps and interactive games can help older ...

In an extended interview, education editor Antonia Maiolo spoke to Yun-Hee Jeon, professor of ageing and chronic disease from Sydney Nursing School at the University of Sydney. Jeon discussed her interest in leadership and management specific to aged care and ...

Many older Australians feel undervalued despite believing they have additional knowledge, experience and wisdom to offer, new research has revealed. La Trobe University researcher Dr Kayli Wild spoke to Aged Care Insite about the two-year study in which older Australian were ...

Health editor Dallas Bastian spoke with Peter Bradley, nurse, exercise physiologist and service manager for RDNS Home Care, about his plan for a march against the enemy – sedentary behaviour. From January 14, Bradley is calling for people to take ...

Health editor Dallas Bastian spoke with professor Chris Reid from Monash University, who is part of the research team looking at whether daily doses of aspirin keep people healthier for longer through prevention of cognitive decline, heart attack, stroke, physical ...