Articles
AI and machine learning's moment in health care
With better understanding of AI and machine learning, and investment in interoperability and data-cleansing solutions, the gap between expectations and reality will shrink. [ + ]
A day in the life of a House Companion
Tracey Hogan is a House Companion at NewDirection Care in Bellmere, Queensland — a Microtown for the elderly and those living with younger onset dementia and complex care needs. [ + ]
Roadmapping technology in aged care
Technology is playing a significant and positive role in the aged-care space. ACIITC's report looks at the technologies supporting positive ageing and the care of older people. [ + ]
In Conversation with Dr Teagan-Jane Westendorf
Hospital + Healthcare talks to Dr Teagan-Jane Westendorf from the National Advisory Group for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care. [ + ]
Addressing the unique allied health needs of those in residential aged care
With a different approach to residential aged care, we can potentially reduce the burden on an overstrained system. [ + ]
Childhood dementia: spotlight on a rare disease
Following Rare Diseases Day, we shine a spotlight on childhood dementia, which affects 2300 children in Australia. [ + ]
The health and financial imperative to improve health care's environmental footprint
Our changing climate is exposing Australians to climate-related illnesses, and healthcare services are vulnerable to a range of risks. [ + ]
Infection control practices need a post-COVID update
The COVID-19 pandemic exposed vulnerabilities in how infection control is managed within the Australian healthcare system. [ + ]
Diverse paths towards future-focused design
James Kelly shares two different, site- and community-specific projects that embrace residents' diversity, defy ageist stereotypes, and embed community connection and sense of place. [ + ]
Australia's COVID-19 vaccine rollout commences
Australia's vaccine program kicked off at the start of this week, with the country's most vulnerable community members first off the block to receive the Pfizer–BioNTech vaccine. [ + ]
Fulfilling the care needs of Australia's ageing population
Innovative products like HomeGuardian can bridge the 'care gap' and transform the independent living, aged-care, disability and hospital sectors in Australia. [ + ]
Report reveals devastating impact of Trump's health policies
The report finds that Trump's health policies may have killed more than one million Americans. [ + ]
UV Angel comes to Australia and New Zealand
Businesses and aged-care facilities in Australia and New Zealand will be able to operate with improved safety, following a collaboration between HPA and US company UV Angel. [ + ]
Angela Ryan: advocating the nursing voice
The Australian Digital Health Agency's Chief Clinical Information Officer, Angela Ryan, is passionate about the leadership capabilities of women in health care. [ + ]
The future of aged care
Exploring the road ahead for Australia's aged-care system. [ + ]
