Expert opinion: prioritise standard assessment for diagnosing dementia
25 May, 2021Dementia and cognitive assessment experts say that a standard set of neuropsychological tests is needed for patients presenting to memory clinics.
Preparing the older brain for workforce re-entry
25 May, 2021 by Dr Michael Merzenich*At any age, every brain is capable of very substantial change, in an improving and strengthening direction.
Reinventing the wheelchair with advanced manufacturing
21 May, 2021A groundbreaking wheelchair concept uses advanced materials such as 3D-printed titanium and carbon fibre to deliver comfort, weight savings and overall performance.
To transform aged care, workers need better wages and conditions
17 May, 2021Without improvements for the aged-care workforce, Australia could miss the opportunity to build the workforce needed to meet future demand.
When survival comes down to the hospital food
10 May, 2021When hospitalised with chronic heart failure, survival could come down to the hospital food.
2021 Federal Budget: expectations in the Royal Commission aftermath
10 May, 2021 by Greg O’Loan*It is expected that the federal government will announce investment of $10 million over four years to the aged-care sector. Will this be enough?
Peerless Foods Vita-lite Canola and Tablelands Original PCP spreads
01 May, 2021 | Supplied by: Peerless HoldingsVita-lite Canola and Tablelands Original Spread Portion Control Packs from Peerless Foods are designed to meet the ongoing diverse diets of patients in hospitals and aged care.
Our obligations from the Royal Commission report
28 April, 2021 by Sean Rooney, CEO of Leading Age Services AustraliaHow we support and care for older people is defined by a new vision of ageing and aged care.
Health for all: considering marginalised groups
23 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanMarginalised communities, including immigrants and refugees, rural or remote people and the youth community, may feel they are last in line when it comes to health.
Keeping Australia's Indigenous communities COVID safe
23 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanA wide range of measures have been implemented to protect Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities from COVID-19 across Australia.
Young go-getter honours hospital hero
20 April, 2021When considering a recipient for the Super Hero Awards, Joshua and his mum Abbi chose Children's Hospital Foundation Family Liaison Manager Angie Brooks.
Australia: a nation ready for end-of-life choices
16 April, 2021 by Jane AllmanAustralia is at a tipping point when it comes to end-of-life choices and euthanasia laws.
Sous-vide food risks in aged care
15 April, 2021 by Andrew Thomson, Think ST SolutionsA skills shortage of chefs in aged care has prompted many operations to purchase pre-prepared sous-vide food products, but this comes with heightened risk.
CSIRO releases Junk Food Analyser
14 April, 2021To help Australians improve their diets, CSIRO has launched a free online tool to provide the community with a greater understanding of their discretionary food intake.
Survey says most Australians will get COVID vaccine
09 April, 2021The 65+ group was the most interested in vaccine protection, with more than three out of four individuals over the age of 65 planning to get vaccinated.
