Antipsychotics overprescribed in aged care
27 September, 2018Research shows that more than 80% of aged-care residents with dementia receive psychotropics, even though only 20% might benefit from them.
Playing it safe in the vegetable garden
25 September, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Planning a vege patch for your healthcare facility? A few simple steps will ensure food safety.
Maintaining healthy communication
25 September, 2018 by Niki Mohtat*A group of dietitians at the Royal Prince Alfred Hospital in Sydney investigate the effects of eMR2 on inter-professional communications.
Stroke doubles dementia risk
06 September, 2018Having a stroke not only increases the risk of dementia by over 50% but also increases the risk for those with a history of stroke by 70%.
It's ok to enjoy salt with your meal
14 August, 2018New research has found that unless you're consuming more than 5 grams of salt a day — or 2.5 teaspoons — health risks are minimal.
Better education required to bust dementia myths
09 August, 2018 | Supplied by: Flinders UniversityAccording to new research from Flinders University, the general public still tends to believe dementia is a normal and non-preventable part of ageing.
Domestic violence rife in gay couples
07 August, 2018Nearly half the men in a US study about male intimate partner violence reported being victims of abuse.
Older hospital patients — having their cake and eating it too!
07 August, 2018The team at the Royal Brisbane and Women's Hospital have shown that it is possible to increase the nutritional intake of older people by 20%.
DK City Zinger wheelchair
06 August, 2018 | Supplied by: DK City CorporationAt only 18 kg, the Zinger wheelchair is claimed to be the lightest weighted electric folding chair in the world.
An orange a day keeps eye disease away
20 July, 2018New research finds that eating oranges daily reduces the risk of developing macular degeneration by 60% in people aged over 50.
CQ's ambitious plan to save 10,000 lives
17 July, 2018 by Caron WIlliamsWith nearly 17% of the local population smoking, health-related issues were forecast to swamp local services. Something had to be done.
Sleep disorder link to dementia
06 July, 2018Obstructive sleep apnoea may be contributing to dementia, and screening older patients could reduce this risk.
Country people deny mental illness
04 July, 2018Researchers have found that up to one-third of country-based mental health sufferers are in denial about having a problem.
New dementia network to fast-track cure
03 July, 2018With 1700 Australians being diagnosed with dementia weekly, a new initiative has been launched to turbocharge the search for a cure.
Herpes link to Alzheimer's
02 July, 2018Human herpesviruses are more abundant in the brains of Alzheimer's patients, according to a new study.
