Medicare chronic wound care scheme set to benefit 20,000/year
18 June, 2025The Chronic Wound Consumables Scheme has launched, giving older Australians with diabetes — and without other wound care schemes — free access to products.
New Aged Care Act: six things providers need to know
12 May, 2025 by Stephanie Long*On 1 November, the new Aged Care Act comes into effect, marking once-in-a-generation reforms. A senior lawyer sets out six things you need to know, complete with tips.
Dementia: 46% jump in scripts dispensed, health services use increases
13 September, 2024Almost 688,000 dementia medication prescriptions were dispensed to around 72,400 Australians aged 30 and over in 2022–23, according to data from the AIHW.
At-home care recipients in hospital longer compared to aged care residents
10 April, 2024The study involved collaboration between the Southern Adelaide Local Health Network, Flinders University and the University of South Australia.
University of Canberra Introduces CARAT: A Trailblazing Hub for Elder Rights and Recognition
02 April, 2024 by Josh YoungAs the Australian population ages, there will be increased demand for healthcare services that are tailored to the needs of elderly patients.
Aged Care: Fact vs Fiction
26 March, 2024There's no doubt that making the move to an Aged Care Residence can be a difficult decision, especially if it happens suddenly, due to changes in your patient's circumstances or a decline in their health.
SA physician selected for global health leadership program
15 March, 2024Dr Chloe Furst, a dual-trained geriatrician and palliative care physician from the Central Adelaide LHN, has been selected from over 250 applicants.
AIHW releases 10-year dementia data improvement plan
26 September, 2023The Australian Institute of Health and Welfare has outlined activities to improve national dementia data and provide an evidence base for effective policy development, service provision and planning.
Self-managed hospital-to-home interventions key to reducing frailty
19 July, 2023A Flinders University led trial involving self-managed exercise and nutrition intervention has found encouraging results in helping to reduce frailty.
Managing Incontinence-Associated Dermatitis: Comparing the 3-Step Process and 3-in-1 Wipe
12 July, 2023Incontinence-associated dermatitis (IAD) is a common and under recognised problem, caused by breakdown of the skin in individuals with incontinence, especially those with faecal incontinence.
Dementia overtakes CHD as leading cause of disease burden
23 February, 2023Dementia has overtaken coronary heart disease as the leading cause of disease burden among Australians aged 65 and over, leading to almost 230,000 years of healthy life lost in 2022, a 61% increase since 2011.
Low levels of folate may increase dementia risk: research
16 March, 2022Low levels of folate (vitamin B9) in the blood may be linked to a heightened risk of dementia and death from any cause in older people, reveals new research.
New Alzheimer's drug — science, not desperation should guide approval: experts
21 February, 2022Alzheimer's medication aducanumab is under review by the Therapeutic Goods Administration.
Alzheimer's: disease cost set to rise by 70% to $26.6bn
11 February, 2022The cost of Alzheimer’s disease is projected to rise by more than 70% to around $26.6 billion over the next 20 years.
Polypharmacy management
21 January, 2022 by Mansi GandhiPolypharmacy affects about one million older people, aged over 70 years, in Australia and as the population ages and the number of people living with multiple health conditions rises, the rates are set to increase.
