Program helps those with autism gain independence
11 March, 2019A unique social skills program has helped one young man with autism gain independence and build confidence, much to his and his family's delight.
Delivering culturally safe care for ATSI elders
11 March, 2019Providing a culturally safe environment for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander elders is both appropriate and respectful. But how can we ensure this occurs?
Chocolate curbs fatigue in MS sufferers
08 March, 2019A limited study has found that chocolate may provide a simple dietary solution to the fatigue that plagues nine out of 10 multiple sclerosis sufferers.
Govt trial to help elderly navigate aged care
06 March, 2019Three new trial programs have been launched, offering face-to-face help to the elderly and their families across Australia and in selected rural areas.
Managing food safety in aged-care facilities
04 March, 2019 by Andrew Thomson*A food management safety system is an investment, rather than a cost, and is essential to aged-care facilities to help avoid food poisoning incidents.
In Conversation… with Dr Anthony Rengel
21 February, 2019 by Elyssa Crooks*Dr Rengel spends his time flying to remote communities in WA, providing medical assistance. He shares how he combines his love of rural medicine with flying.
Treating insomnia improves back pain
20 February, 2019A new study has found that treatment for insomnia can help to reduce back pain, further enforcing the complex link between sleep and pain.
The burnout problem in health care today
18 February, 2019 by Dr Jocelyn Lowinger*Burnout is increasingly an issue for healthcare professionals. Evidence-based coaching is one approach that can help turn this around.
Innovative falls program helps Parkinson's sufferers
14 February, 2019Using a safety harness, participants walk along a booby-trapped walkway, helping to train the brain to respond quickly to fall hazards.
Exercise protects against Alzheimer's
12 February, 2019A new study has found evidence that exercise produces a hormone that helps protect against Alzheimer's disease.
Bedsore practice could constitute abuse: study
11 February, 2019The practice of 2-hourly repositioning of residents in aged-care facilities to prevent bedsores is ineffective and could be an unintentional form of abuse.
Blood test predicts Alzheimer's 16 years ahead
24 January, 2019For those who've inherited Alzheimer's disease genes, a simple blood test will identify if they have the disease — 16 years before symptoms show.
Get your (globally recognised) game face on
23 January, 2019A new study has found that, despite humans having hundreds of facial expressions, only 35 are universally recognised.
Give infants peanuts to help avoid allergies
22 January, 2019Australia has among the highest food allergy rates in the world. To reduce allergy risk, experts recommend giving infants peanuts and eggs before they turn one.
The five biggest myths about earwax
16 January, 2019 by Lisa Hellwege*We debunk the five misconceptions about earwax and ear cleaning.
