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Study reveals high level of antidepressant use in aged care

According to a new study, antidepressant use has increased at aged care facilities — with six in 10 residents taking this medication.

Food & wellbeing 14 March, 2024

Age-related hearing loss differs for men and women

Around one in five people around the world suffer from hearing loss, and this number is expected to rise as the global population ages.

Food & wellbeing 08 March, 2024

How human capital management can mitigate understaffing issues

An aging population, regulatory change and the rising cost and limited availability of labour are fuelling consolidation across the aged care sector.

Compliance & Governance 04 March, 2024

Using AI to predict Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease could be predicted up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to researchers from University of California – San Francisco.

Technology 29 February, 2024

Does the weather cause muscle and joint pain?

A University of Sydney-led study has questioned the commonly held belief that temperature and humidity changes can trigger musculoskeletal pains or arthritis.

Food & wellbeing 27 February, 2024

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Study explores long COVID in aged care homes

Study explores long COVID in aged care homes

COVID-19 disproportionately affected aged care facilities across the world, with high rates of infection and mortality.

News 23 November, 2023
Clinical & Nursing
Call for dementia-specific tools for GPs

Call for dementia-specific tools for GPs

The newest Dementia Australia Honorary Medical Advisor is highlighting the importance of dementia-specific tools for GPs.

News 15 March, 2024
Compliance & Governance
Final Aged Care Taskforce report released

Final Aged Care Taskforce report released

The Aged Care Taskforce's Final Report has been released by the Australian Government.

News 13 March, 2024
Facilities
Village space revamp for dementia patients

Village space revamp for dementia patients

A village-like space has been unveiled within the Cognitive Assessment and Management (CAM) Unit at The Prince Charles Hospital in Brisbane.

Article 22 February, 2024
Technology
Using AI to predict Alzheimer's disease

Using AI to predict Alzheimer's disease

Alzheimer's disease could be predicted up to seven years before symptoms appear, according to researchers from University of California –...

Article 29 February, 2024
Services
More data on aged care spending revealed

More data on aged care spending revealed

The amount that aged care services are spending on care, food and wages can now be viewed by older Australians and their families.

News 13 March, 2024
Food & Wellbeing
Study reveals high level of antidepressant use in aged care

Study reveals high level of antidepressant use in aged care

According to a new study, antidepressant use has increased at aged care facilities — with six in 10 residents taking this medication.

Article 14 March, 2024
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