Gardening resources to help seniors improve quality of life
07 July, 2020 by Jane AllmanInsteading has created a bumper trove of gardening resources, including those designed specifically for seniors.
Study identifies dementia medication management barriers
29 June, 2020A study conducted by the Centre for Medicine Use and Safety has identified barriers to effective medication management in people with dementia.
Renowned rehab program for PD arrives in Sydney
03 June, 2020The PD Warrior program has arrived in Sydney's north-west, with the potential to improve the symptoms of patients living with Parkinson's disease.
Resources support end-of-life family carers
29 May, 2020CarerHelp has launched an educational campaign to help Australians who provide end-of-life care for a terminally ill parent, partner or friend.
Call for palliative care overhaul
26 May, 2020 by Jane AllmanPalliative Care Australia has released a report calling for an overhaul of the palliative care system in Australia and an additional annual investment of $365 million.
Tool measures quality of life in patients with dementia
01 May, 2020The tool developed by University of Queensland researchers assesses five key domains: physical health, mood, memory, living situation and ability to do fun activities.
March masterclasses on mild cognitive impairment
21 February, 2020Global experts in general practice, geriatric medicine, nursing, pharmacy and more are participating in Australia's inaugural Driving Change Mild Cognitive Impairment masterclasses next month.
Exposing the vulnerable
20 February, 2020 by Amy SarcevicHow vaccine hesitancy puts the elderly at risk.
A watching brief — the use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities
06 February, 2020 by Alexandra Adams, Senior Associate, MaddocksRequests for the installation and use of surveillance devices in residential aged care facilities are becoming more common, due in no small part to the evidence heard at the Royal Commission.
Lewy body dementia: five tips for carers
17 January, 2020Caring for someone with Lewy body dementia is a demanding and difficult task, with caregivers taking on responsibilities such as provision of emotional support, logistics arrangement and key decision-making.
Meet PAT, an online tool to support senior independence
16 January, 2020The Positive Ageing Tool — also known as PAT — is an online resource for older Australians to assess their physical resilience and take steps to stay independent for longer.
Building a sustainable aged-care sector
28 November, 2019 by Dr Kaushik Sridhar, Sustainability LeaderWith the over 65s predicted to represent one-quarter of the Australian population by 2051, aged-care organisations need to build more facilities to ensure adequate and appropriate residential care.
Recommendations for antimicrobial prescribing in aged care
27 November, 2019Results from the Aged Care National Antimicrobial Prescribing Survey suggest there is room for improvement when it comes to antimicrobial prescribing in aged-care settings.
Quality not quantity in medicating aged-care residents
13 November, 2019 by Amy SarcevicGreater levels of pharmacist intervention are required when administering drugs to an "overly-medicated" elderly population, the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety interim report revealed last week.
Two copies of Christchurch may protect against Alzheimer's
08 November, 2019New treatments were investigated after a woman at high risk for early-onset Alzheimer's disease remained dementia-free for years beyond what was anticipated.
