Living the dream and making a difference in Cooktown
13 February, 2020Dr Ebonney van der Meer set her sights on moving to Cooktown, with a mission in mind — to make a difference in the community.
Rural GP training in the Burdekin
13 February, 2020Dr Michael McLaughlin was a medical student at JCU when he discovered a love of working in rural and remote communities.
Remote medicine on Thursday Island
12 February, 2020For Dr Allison Hempenstall, Thursday Island is a gateway to opportunity.
A watching brief — the use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities
06 February, 2020 by Alexandra Adams, Senior Associate, MaddocksRequests for the installation and use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities are becoming more common, due in no small part to the evidence heard at the Royal Commission.
Lewy body dementia: five tips for carers
17 January, 2020Caring for someone with Lewy body dementia is a demanding and difficult task, with caregivers taking on responsibilities such as provision of emotional support, logistics arrangement and key decision-making.
Meet PAT, an online tool to support senior independence
16 January, 2020 | Supplied by: BenetasThe Positive Ageing Tool — also known as PAT — is an online resource for older Australians to assess their physical resilience and take steps to stay independent for longer.
Help families find the right early intervention provider
10 January, 2020 | Supplied by: Cerebral Palsy AllianceTo 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.
Grant secured to optimise aged and dementia home care
06 December, 2019Flinders University has secured an Australian Research Council (ARC) grant to optimise the home environment to promote healthy ageing.
Building a sustainable aged-care sector
28 November, 2019 by Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Sustainability LeaderWith the over 65s predicted to represent one-quarter of the Australian population by 2051, aged-care organisations need to build more facilities to ensure adequate and appropriate residential care.
Recommendations for antimicrobial prescribing in aged care
27 November, 2019Results from the Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey suggest there is room for improvement when it comes to antimicrobial prescribing in aged-care settings.
The case for intergenerational care in Australia
26 November, 2019 by Jane AllmanIn a society where more older Australians are feeling lonely and isolated, could interactions with young children have a permanent place in aged care?
National parks save $145bn a year in health services
19 November, 2019A team of Griffith University researchers has estimated that national parks worldwide are worth about $8.7 trillion a year in the improved mental health of their visitors.
Quality not quantity in medicating aged-care residents
13 November, 2019 by Amy SarcevicGreater levels of pharmacist intervention are required when administering drugs to an "overly-medicated" elderly population, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety interim report revealed last week.
Two copies of Christchurch may protect against Alzheimer's
08 November, 2019New treatments were investigated after a woman at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer's disease remained dementia-free for years beyond what was anticipated.
More support needed after self-harm to reduce suicide risk
07 November, 2019A high risk of suicide following hospital discharge for self-harm highlights the need for early follow-up care and risk-reduction strategies.
