Antipsychotics successfully reduced in nursing homes
17 May, 2018A new intervention successfully tested nationally by Australian researchers has found a way to reduce overprescription of antipsychotics in nursing homes.
2018 must be a year of action in aged care
30 April, 2018 by Sean Rooney*LASA is working in close partnership with the government on the reform agenda for aged care. The spotlight is now firmly on how the government responds.
No more Oakden-style 'disasters'
19 April, 2018In response to the Carnell-Paterson review into failures at South Australia's Oakden aged-care service, new federal reforms have been announced.
Ibuprofen may prevent Alzheimer's disease
28 March, 2018A Canadian neuroscientist has found that for people with an early Alzheimer's diagnosis, ibuprofen may stop the disease.
Study: Blood pressure declines 14 years before death
13 December, 2017Is your blood pressure dropping? Are you over 60? Hold off on those plans for 14 years' time...
Aged Care Diversity Framework released
07 December, 2017The framework will see three action plans developed in the first half of 2018, in support of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander, CALD and LGBTI communities.
6 ways to help families of the sick or elderly enjoy Xmas
07 December, 2017Christmas is special, but for some it is challenging and stressful. Here is a simple guide to help change that.
Govt seeks input to Specialist Dementia Care Units
04 December, 2017Health and aged-care professionals invited to make submissions.
Consumer-centric aged service is key to the industry's future
28 November, 2017 by Sean Rooney*Collaboration between stakeholders will help ensure that the results of current independent aged-care industry reviews are 'fit for purpose'.
Older, but not blinder
25 November, 2017The risk of age-related macular degeneration seems to decrease in baby boomers and gen-Xers.
Flu vax to be mandatory for aged-care facility staff
17 November, 2017Following several flu deaths in aged-care facilities this winter, the federal government is moving to mandate flu vaccinations for staff.
Antimicrobial resistance in aged-care facilities requires a novel approach
13 November, 2017 by Prof. Ramon Shaban, Prof. Brett Mitchell, Dr Philip Russo, Dr Deborough Macbeth*Extensive antimicrobial usage in aged-care facilities needs to be addressed.
Unannounced aged-care audits to replace planned visits
01 November, 2017Following the release of a new report and some high-profile cases, the federal government is replacing announced visits.
Frail twice as likely to have inappropriate prescription
11 October, 2017Frail people are susceptible to incorrect prescriptions, increasing the risk of death 22%.
Long-term daily aspirin use linked to higher bleeding risk in adults aged 75 or over
15 June, 2017Authors conclude that proton-pump inhibitors should be co-prescribed in this age group to reduce the risk of bleeds.
![](https://d1v1e13ebw3o15.cloudfront.net/data/92274/wfmedia_thumb/..jpg "Hospital’s "recovery at work" collaborative approach proves a winning model")
