Specialty Focus
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Is it OK to lie to someone withĀ dementia?
Steve Macfarlane, Monash University There was disagreement on social media recently after a story was published about an aged care…
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Older peopleās risk of abuse is rising. Can an ad campaign protectĀ them?
Joseph Ibrahim, La Trobe University Elder abuse is an emerging public health and safety issue for communities of high-income countries.…
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Research shows value of subsidising exercise classes for older people
A new study has found that subsidised exercise classes can improve the physical and mental health of older Australians, as…
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‘Dying to Know Day’ highlights the role of community in end of life planning
The nation's palliative care communities are calling on Australian's to get 'dead set' today for Dying to Know Day. This…
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Our research shows 4 in 10 Australians in aged care are malnourished. What can we do aboutĀ it?
Jonathan Foo, Monash University and Marie-Claire O'Shea, Griffith University In the next 40 years in Australia, itās predicted the number…
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Dental Health Week: the oral health issues facing older women
While many oral health issues are common to both genders, there are some that are more prevalent in older women.Ā The…
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Saying “Ciao!” to everyone ā New social inclusion initiative arrives in Australia
An international digital project designed to restore a sense of community in residential aged care homes is being piloted in…
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āI keep away from peopleā ā combined vision and hearing loss is isolating more and more olderĀ Australians
Moira Dunsmore, University of Sydney; Annmaree Watharow, University of Sydney, and Emily Kecman, University of Sydney Our ageing population brings…
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Navigating the road ahead: Community transport services provide more than just a ride
Community transport is a vital resource for older Australians, whether it be for the weekly grocery shop or to life-saving…
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Reimagining where we live: Empathetic aged care design
Innovative architectural design may not be what you traditionally think of when considering residential aged care spaces. However, with the…
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Uniting’s food and nutrition trial shows positive results
Food and nutrition in residential aged care has been keenly discussed in Australian media recently, with rising living costs, Maggie…
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‘Laughter Care’ gets the Governor-General giggle of approval
We've all heard that laughter is the best medicine, but The Humour Foundation has turned their clowning around into a…
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Maggie Beerās aged care eating mission is feel-good TV ā but is it a recipe for realĀ change?
Jade Cartwright, University of Tasmania; Anne Whitworth, University of Tasmania; Elizabeth Oliver, Curtin University, and Lynette R. Goldberg, University of…
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Whatās the difference between Alzheimerās andĀ dementia?
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney Changes in thinking and memory as we age can occur for a variety of reasons. These…
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Research finds Mediterranean diet can reduce stress, anxiety in people over 60
Eating more fruit, nuts and legumes and reducing sugary drinks may help to ease stress and anxiety in people aged…
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Walking for transport helps older people to live longer
A new study has found that older adults who walked for transport at least once a week lived longer than…
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Federal grant to renovate rural Uniting home
A grant by the Federal Government will be used for a "much-needed" upgrade of a rural Uniting aged care home.…
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“Make every mouthful count:” Maggie Beer transforms aged care food
An inspirational three-part television series focusing on renovating a Western Australian aged care facility is set to air in early…
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Qld resident celebrates 107th birthday
One of Queensland's oldest aged-care residents blew out 107 candles (not really!) on Thursday, surrounded by family and aged care…
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National Palliative Care Week: Volunteer support integral for quality care
Last year in February, Wally Kewley and his wife Jackie were making plans for their next adventure to Vietnam. However,…
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Provider’s home care package includes new art program
Older people living at home and accessing the Home Care Packages (HCP) are enjoying one-on-one professional art sessions under an…
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Researchers identify need for better translated tools for CALD community
New research has found the need for accurately translated assessment tools for CALD communities is crucial for effective evaluation of…
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Terminal lucidity: why do loved ones with dementia sometimes ācome backā beforeĀ death?
Yen Ying Lim, Monash University and Diny Thomson, Monash University Dementia is often described as āthe long goodbyeā. Although the…
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New report reveals older adults feel neglected and unheard – opinion
Australia, like many countries, is experiencing population ageing, with the number of individuals aged 65 years and over projected to…
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Plans for paramedics to do more to support palliative care patients
Paramedics could play a bigger role in helping palliative care patients die at home under a proposed national framework, which…
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