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, 2018 byObstructive sleep apnoea may be contributing to dementia, and screening older patients could reduce this risk.
Country people deny mental illness
04 July, 2018 byResearchers 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, 2018 byWith 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, 2018 byHuman 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, 2018 byFifty-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, 2018 byThere are multiple treatable conditions that mimic the symptoms of Alzheimer's.
Amazing outcomes thanks to early intervention
13 June, 2018 by | Supplied by: Cerebral PalsyPhysiotherapist 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 by | Supplied by: Cerebral PalsyAssistive 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, 2018 byA new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to reduce overprescription of antipsychotics in nursing homes.
Fish and beans may delay menopause
11 May, 2018 byA diet rich in fish and legumes may help to delay natural menopause, but high dietary intake of refined carbs may help to hasten it.
Top 10 myths regarding nutrition for seniors
01 May, 2018 byDietitian and author Ngaire Hobbins shuts down some old wives' tales surrounding the elderly and nutrition.
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