Research from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has shown that indoor temperatures in aged care homes could dramatically alter the wellbeing of residents, particularly those with dementia. Researchers at the UOW’s Sustainable Buildings Research Centre undertook a study of thermal ...

Staying active can be a challenge for most people, but one group that may find this more cumbersome are older people or those with dementia. ACH Group has started a program where residents are offered music-based exercise classes to encourage ...

A team from the University of Wollongong (UOW) has officially launched Australia’s first dementia-friendly, net-zero energy house, which aims to improve quality of life for those with aged-related disabilities. Taking its name from a flower that flourishes in challenging environments, ...

Bullying in nursing is often dismissed as a rite of passage, yet the definition remains poorly defined. What exactly is bullying and is it in the eye of the beholder? That’s the question James Cook University’s Peter Hartin will answer ...

Transitioning into aged care can be a daunting experience for some. It can be even more challenging for people from farming communities who have spent their lives on the land before transitioning into a new environment. Seeds of Advice principal ...

Samsung Australia has teamed up with aged care provider Uniting to provide a bucket list program for aged care homes across NSW and the ACT, to encourage residents to fulfil their dreams. The pilot program aims to evaluate how technology ...

Nurses have been urged to stay up to date with wound care and prevention to help reduce the impact of chronic wounds. Wounds Australia is highlighting the central role that nurses play in the treatment of wounds as part of ...

Tackling elder abuse is often a difficult conversation to have, so how do staff navigate these issues? Pat Joyce, manager of advocacy at Seniors Rights Service, recently presented at an Aged Care Insite seminar about elder abuse policies and confidentiality. Joyce ...