A new Flinders University study has shown how a protein called tau, a critical factor in the development of Alzheimer’s disease, turns from normal to a disease state. Researchers say the discovery could help to prevent the tau transformation process ...
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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. Researchers from Flinders University surveyed 6000 older people in remote South Australia and found that 13 per cent lived with ...
More »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 while on a work trip in Seattle, US, and shared his story with Aged Care Insite. While he was physically ...
More »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 of aged care delivery in Australia. The Aged Care Centre for Growth and Translational Research, set to open in February, ...
More »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, past medical history or prescription use. Professor Julie Ratcliffe from Flinders University led a team to interview 3,000 older Australians ...
More »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 quality aged care services. Funding has long been a contentious issue in the aged care sector. The government's response to ...
More »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 say that remaining engaged with meaningful activities as we get older can help us achieve just that. International experts led ...
More »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 COVID-19. The Medical Device Research Institute (MDRI) team, based at Flinders University, is testing the fabrics for resistance to bacteria, viruses ...
More »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 outbreak in West Africa, to the 2017 mudslides in Sierra Leone, to the 2009 Black Saturday bush fires in Victoria. ...
More »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. Researchers from Flinders University found that people in hospital who also have dysphagia need to stay there for longer periods. ...
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