One in five older Australians are more likely to have an unplanned trip to the hospital within 90 days of their first aged care assessment (ACAT), new research has found. A study from the University of South Australia analysed the ...

The idea might seem old hat to nursing staff working near some of Australia’s nightlife districts, but a UK study has found that areas with more alcohol vendors have higher drink-related hospital admission rates. Places in England populated with the ...

Frail, elderly people who are at risk of hospitalisation due to malnutrition could be handed a lifeline, thanks to a new study. University researchers believe a combination of nutritional supplements and low dose hormone treatment delivered to under-nourished elderly people ...