Clinic offers new lease on life for 21-year-old

A NSW tertiary clinical program has significantly improved the quality of life of a young woman diagnosed with functional neurological disorder (FND).

Healthy lifestyle linked to more years without Alzheimer's

A healthy lifestyle is associated with a longer life expectancy, with both men and women living a larger proportion of their remaining years without Alzheimer's disease.

The frontline disability workforce — undervalued and underpaid

The pressures on the disability workforce have led to unprecedented health and safety risks, anxiety and income insecurity.

Why we need a holistic approach to servicing children with ADHD in regional Australia

We need to ensure that any investments in health care for children take a holistic approach to developing and empowering a circle of support around each child and their family.

Reinventing the wheelchair with advanced manufacturing

A groundbreaking wheelchair concept uses advanced materials such as 3D-printed titanium and carbon fibre to deliver comfort, weight savings and overall performance.

Why your office chair is harming your health

What would you say if someone told you that you spend an average of 6.3 hours every day damaging your health?

Help families find the right early intervention provider

To help your patients determine what is most important to them, Cerebral Palsy Alliance (CPA) has created an eGuide on how to find the right early intervention therapy provider.

New Aged Care Quality Standards now in effect

With new standards now in effect, Air Liquide Healthcare is pleased to offer a special discount on portable oxygen concentrators to help organisations meet the accreditation standards.

Protecting our older workers from injury

As we live longer, we work longer, increasing the risk of injury.

Puppy guilt trips help keep the elderly active

It's hard to ignore a dog that wants to go for a walk, which makes it a good strategy for keeping the elderly active.

Breakthrough in motor neurone disease research gives hope

When a person is diagnosed with motor neurone disease (MND), it's a race against time.

Keep your residents and patients stimulated, entertained and happy.

There’s nothing like brilliant entertainment to lift the spirits of your residents and patients.

Young people in aged care - An Australian crisis

Call to Screen Elderly for Alcohol Consumption

A University of Adelaide researcher is calling for screening of  alcohol consumption among the elderly to determine potential harmful effects.

PCEHR Must Integrate Care For Ageing Population

The National E- Health Translation Authority (NEHTA) has announced that it will offer funding to private hospitals in order to integrate their systems to the Personally Controlled Electronic Health Record (PCEHR).