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Industry & Reform
New program will help CALD dementia caregivers
A new research project will aim to provide support and resources for dementia patient carers from culturally diverse backgrounds. Flinders…
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Opinion
Using complaints to improve aged care
As a sector, aged care has a breadth of responsibility that sets it apart. Supporting not only older people’s daily…
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News
Scientists unravel a key driver of Alzheimer’s disease
A new Flinders University study has shown how a protein called tau, a critical factor in the development of Alzheimer’s…
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Clinical Practice
Study reveals lack of rural mental health specialists for older people
A new study has highlighted the lack of rural health services available for older people living with mental health conditions.…
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Specialty Focus
Beyond acute care: addressing the behaviours that can lead to second strokes
At 63, Peter Scott had an unexpected wake-up call that changed his life. Now retired, Peter suffered a brain haemorrhage…
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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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Clinical Practice
What older adults want to improve their quality of life
Quality of life measures in the aged care industry have typically relied on clinical indicators, such as an individual's weight,…
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News
Aussies willing to pay more tax to fund quality aged care
New research has found that 61 per cent of Australians would be willing to pay higher taxes to fund better…
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Clinical Practice
Over 80 not ‘over the hill’: how to make ageing meaningful
Old age is not the end. At a time when meaningful ageing is a buzz term in aged care, researchers…
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News
Aussie researchers testing gown fabrics, 3D printed mask seals
Australian researchers are testing fabric samples from gown manufacturers to find out how to best keep healthcare workers safe from…
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Specialty Focus
Disaster nursing: are we prepared?
In the last decade, over 2.6 billion people worldwide have been affected by natural phenomena, from the 2013 Ebola virus…
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Clinical Practice
Dysphagia: little condition leads to big problems
A swallowing impairment known as dysphagia is a little recognised medical problem with a significant cost on our health system.…
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News
Ready Patient One: nurses keeping kids calm in hospital using virtual reality
It might look like the nurses at the Women’s and Children’s Hospital (WCH) in Adelaide are gearing up for the…
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Cultural exchange
Australian midwifery students helping to save lives in East Timor. Third year Flinders University students Amy Buckerfiled and Laura Grigg…
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