dementia care
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Specialty Focus
IDC24: Dementia in the Commonwealth Report
The Commonwealth Association for the Ageing (CommonAge) has released what is believed to be the first report to addresses the…
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Industry & Reform
Govt. funds targeted research into infection prevention
Healthcare-associated infections are the most common hospital-acquired complication in Australia, leading to readmissions, poorer patient outcomes and increased emotional and…
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Technology
Smart applications are fast becoming a vital tool in the provision of aged care
From dementia education and virtual companionship to physical activities and entertainment, mobile applications are becoming increasingly present in the provision…
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News
New $34 million dollar research hub for aged care
A new multi-million dollar research centre will use the voices of older people and aged care staff to influence the future…
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Beyond words
The use of arts as a therapeutic tool in dementia care is growing. Darragh O Keeffe reports on the new…
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