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.
Dementia risk for over 50s with high blood pressure
20 June, 2018Fifty-year-olds with higher than normal blood pressure are at increased risk of developing dementia later in life.
Is it Alzheimer's? Not necessarily
19 June, 2018There are multiple treatable conditions that mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Amazing outcomes thanks to early intervention
13 June, 2018 | Supplied by: Cerebral Palsy AlliancePhysiotherapist Nicki Stuart delights in Anika Facer's zest for life and said she is a great example of the benefits of early intervention and neuroplasticity.
Food allergy risk: lupin must now be identified in meals
01 June, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*Hospital and aged-care food services must ensure they declare any use of the legume lupin, which has similar risk factors to peanuts.
NEXT GENeration of aged-care professionals
28 May, 2018 by Sean Rooney*LASA has launched the NEXT GEN initiative to attract more young leaders and professionals into the age services industry.
World experts discuss assistive tech innovations for complex neuro conditions
23 May, 2018 | Supplied by: Cerebral Palsy AllianceAssistive technologies can have a huge impact on improving the life of a person with a disability.
Preventing food allergy tragedies
22 May, 2018 by Andrew Thomson*To avoid exposing healthcare and aged-care patients with food allergies to risk, a robust risk management strategy should be integrated into your organisation's food safety program.
Antipsychotics successfully reduced in nursing homes
17 May, 2018A new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to reduce overprescription of antipsychotics in nursing homes.
