Consumer-centric aged service is key to the industry's future
28 November, 2017 by Sean Rooney*Collaboration between stakeholders will help ensure that the results of current independent aged-care industry reviews are 'fit for purpose'.
Older, but not blinder
25 November, 2017The risk of age-related macular degeneration seems to decrease in baby boomers and gen-Xers.
Flu vax to be mandatory for aged-care facility staff
17 November, 2017Following several flu deaths in aged-care facilities this winter, the federal government is moving to mandate flu vaccinations for staff.
Antimicrobial resistance in aged-care facilities requires a novel approach
13 November, 2017 by Prof. Ramon Shaban, Prof. Brett Mitchell, Dr Philip Russo, Dr Deborough Macbeth*Extensive antimicrobial usage in aged-care facilities needs to be addressed.
Unannounced aged-care audits to replace planned visits
01 November, 2017Following the release of a new report and some high-profile cases, the federal government is replacing announced visits.
Frail twice as likely to have inappropriate prescription
11 October, 2017Frail people are susceptible to incorrect prescriptions, increasing the risk of death 22%.
Long-term daily aspirin use linked to higher bleeding risk in adults aged 75 or over
15 June, 2017Authors conclude that proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in this age group to reduce the risk of bleeds.
Hospitals can be front line in uncovering elder abuse
15 June, 2017Report calls for national plan to combat elder abuse.
Online program for palliative care launched
30 May, 2017Researchers at Flinders University have developed palliAGED — an online program which connects health professionals and family members with evidence-based support for palliative care in aged care.
Palliative care hospitalisations rising in Australia
24 May, 2017Hospitalisations for palliative care are growing faster than all hospitalisations, according to a report from the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare (AIHW).
Music Remembers Me
03 May, 2017A powerful how-to guide bringing the transformative power of music into the lives of people living with dementia.
Could human cord plasma boost the ageing brain?
25 April, 2017Scientists are exploring the potential of human cord plasma to slow brain degeneration.
There's no need to lock older people into nursing homes 'for their own safety'
22 March, 2017 by Marta Woolford, Monash University and Joseph Ibrahim, Monash UniversityTo lock or not? How much of our concern for safety is for the resident, how much is for the family members and caregivers, and how much of it is for the staff and owners of nursing homes?
Is your brain training program worth its weight?
22 February, 2017Popular brain training programs have been put to the test by researchers. The results show that some programs, but not all, can help slow cognitive decline that may lead to dementia.
What's that word? Brain changes begin years before Alzheimer's diagnosis
21 February, 2017Alzheimer's is a long game — it doesn't happen overnight. The good news is, early intervention can delay onset.
