A Day in the Life of an Elder Clown
24 February, 2020Bonnie visits aged-care facilities throughout Sydney, bringing joy, laughter and friendship, especially to the socially isolated or those living with dementia.
March masterclasses on mild cognitive impairment
21 February, 2020Global experts in general practice, geriatric medicine, nursing, pharmacy and more are participating in Australia's inaugural Driving Change Mild Cognitive Impairment masterclasses next month.
Virtual gaming helps rehab patients get back on their feet
21 February, 2020A global trial into the effects of digital devices in rehabilitation has found that virtual reality video games, activity monitors and handheld computer devices can help people stand and walk.
The cost of underemploying nurses in aged care
21 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicNurses' submissions to the ongoing Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety call for better nurse-to-resident ratios.
Exposing the vulnerable
20 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicHow vaccine hesitancy puts the elderly at risk.
Drones, phones and responding to elderly falls
18 February, 2020 by Professor Javaan Chahl, University of South AustraliaOur research has been exploring 'the art of the possible' with networked drones and smart fall detection sensors.
On a mission to improve food in aged care
14 February, 2020The Maggie Beer Foundation was established to bring about real change to food experiences for aged-care residents, with the aim that every meal provides comfort and pleasure and is always something to look forward to.
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.
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.
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.
