Tas dementia village opts for digital care system
28 August, 2020Korongee Village has implemented a patient-centred digital care system that allows staff to plan, record and monitor the care of residents in real time.
New frailty index to benefit aged care
24 August, 2020A new frailty index is set to improve aged-care and health outcomes in vulnerable older Australians.
Aspirin linked to gastrointestinal bleeding in over 70s
14 August, 2020An international study has found that prolonged daily aspirin use increases the risk of gastrointestinal bleeding by at least 60% in people aged 70 and over.
12 dementia risk factors that could prevent or delay dementia
04 August, 2020Less education in early life, hearing loss in mid-life and smoking in later life were associated with the greatest proportion of dementia cases in the population.
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.
