In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has identified the top 10 signs of adverse drug events to look for in aged care residents using psychotropic medication. Researchers ...
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Half of Australians in aged care have depression. Psychological therapy could help
Tanya Davison, Swinburne University of Technology and Sunil Bhar, Swinburne University of Technology While many people maintain positive emotional wellbeing as they age, around half of older Australians living in residential aged care have significant levels of depression. Symptoms such ...
More »Alino Living welcomes two therapy pups
Aged care provider Alino Living has introduced two 12-week-old King Charles Cavalier puppies, Molly and Lilly, to become furry companions for its residents. Molly and Lilly became permanent residents of Alino's Central Coast community Killarney Court earlier this week to ...
More »Son and mother with dementia dead after ‘bad magic’ boat disappearance
A mother and son who went out to sea in a bid to banish “bad magic” from their lives were never seen again. Melbourne man Adrian Meneveau and his 83-year-old mother Felicity Loveday disappeared after setting off in their small ...
More »CSIRO work uses computer game to diagnose depression
Diagnosing depression and bipolar disorder might be as simple as a few clicks of a mouse. That’s what CSIRO research has suggested. A team from the national science agency has developed a computer game that uses artificial intelligence to help ...
More »Half of ICU patients face psychological disorders after discharge: UK study
Patients discharged from the ICU frequently report symptoms of anxiety, PTSD or depression – and it could have major implications for risk of death. The authors of the study, from the University of Oxford, asked a total of 4,943 ICU ...
More »Positive outcome for mental health initiative targeting residential care
It is often challenging for older adults to make the transition into aged care. Many new residents experience grief as they are leaving behind their homes, spouses and possessions. Being placed into an unfamiliar environment with new people can lead ...
More »Depression therapies go head to head
Study compares effectiveness of two well-known treatments. GPs are being called to participate in a world-first study exploring the treatment of depression in older people who live with chronic health conditions. The project, partially funded by beyondblue, is the first ...
More »New look can help now
Don’t wait for the next generation of hospitals, a few changes can make current environments better for dementia patients. Admission to hospital can be a confusing and frightening experience for people with dementia. Their problems with memory, orientation and confusion ...
More »Screening for COPD depression link
Research has found that depression and anxiety adversely affect prognosis for COPD patients, and even lead to increased mortality. The connection between chronic obstructive pulmonary disease and depression could point to better health outcomes. Research has suggested that given the ...
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