Specialty Focus
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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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Spaces with more greenery and lower crime rates may reduce dementia risk
New research has found that living in "greener" neighbourhoods with lower crime rates is associated with having fewer modifiable dementia…
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New program aims to break down dementia stigma for Chinese Australians
A new program is aiming to deter stigma about dementia for Chinese Australians in hopes of reaching out to get…
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