Allied Health & Aging

LiveLife Personal Mobile Alarm

01 February, 2025 | Supplied by: LiveLife Alarms

The LiveLife Alarm is an SOS pendant with automatic fall detection technology.


Regional, rural and remote area doctors — have your say

31 January, 2025

Until 19 February, the Australian Medical Association is urging regional, rural and remote area doctors to take part in the 2025 Rural Health Issues Survey.


David McGrath is new National Mental Health Commission CEO

29 January, 2025

David McGrath is now CEO of NMHC (commencing 29 January 2025), taking carriage of important reforms to the commission announced in the 2024–25 Budget.


Dr Peggy Brown AO appointed Chair of Mental Health Australia

23 January, 2025

According to Mental Health Australia, Brown's diverse experience in the mental health sector makes her well placed to lead the organisation at a time when change is urgently needed.


MRI brain scanning sheds light on 'mind blindness'

20 January, 2025

Recent research opens a door to understanding more about aphantasia, along with a range of other conditions involving altered mental imagery.


High cost of fall-related injuries in aged care

17 January, 2025

Fall-related injuries in Australian residential aged care facilities could cost our health system $325 million annually, according to new research.


Vic boosts women's health research

17 January, 2025

The Victorian Government is devoting $1.5 million in grants to address an entrenched lack of research into women's health.


Too much UPF could speed up biological ageing

11 December, 2024

UPFs include foods such as chips, carbonated drinks, instant noodles, ice cream, chocolate, biscuits, ready-to-eat meals, packaged snacks and energy bars.


Top international gong for SA-based NDIS provider

06 December, 2024

South Australian NDIS provider Utopia Care has won its second major award — being recognised at the International Enablement Awards in London.


AIA Australia launches virtual mental health service

27 November, 2024

Mental health disorders account for 20% of AIA Australia's life insurance claim book, making them the second most-claimed condition.


Depressive disorders: 70% of Australians not getting adequate treatment

27 November, 2024

Minimally adequate treatment is defined as at least one month of medication in addition to four visits to a doctor or eight sessions with a professional.


Program found to reduce anxiety in children through art

19 November, 2024

A program involving art, delivered to more than 540 parents and children, is found to have significantly reduced anxiety in children aged 9–12.


Losing our minds — an AU$85bn phenomenon

27 September, 2024 by Professor Matthew Kiernan AM*

There is a storm brewing, largely unnoticed: the convergence of two high-prevalence, high-impact and growing groups of brain conditions — mental illness and dementia.


NSLHD frailty program gets international recognition

19 September, 2024

In 2023, the program cut emergency visits and unplanned hospital admissions by 51%, saving $10.9 million.


50 recommendations to ensure access to latest treatments

16 September, 2024

The federal government has released the final report of the Health Technology Assessment (HTA) Review.


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