Pharmacists boost dementia knowledge through online course
A new online course is helping pharmacists improve their dementia knowledge to the benefit of their local communities.
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More needed in Budget for dementia support and palliative care
With gaps in vital aged care initiatives following the announcement of the Federal Budget 2019-20 highlighted by peak... -
Your guide for a pain relief regime
SPONSORED STORY – Ongoing and persistent pain is inconvenient, tiring and frustrating! Simply tolerating... -
Expo a ‘one-stop-shop’ for healthcare professionals
The 2019 Australian Healthcare Week has doubled in size and will feature 70 percent more speakers and content than last... -
Website to combat specialist ‘bill shock’
Patients will be able to identify the true cost of specialist fees through a recently proposed Government-run website. -
Spiralling out-of-pocket health costs biggest worry for seniors
Consumer peak body National Seniors Australia (NSA) is calling for reforms to put a brake on rising health care costs... -
ROYAL COMMISSION: Serious risk increase, gaps in home care regulation
There were 3,773 reported assaults in nursing homes across Australia in 2017/18, the Royal Commission into Aged Care... -
Mandatory repositioning a turn for the worse
The mandated practice of two-hourly repositioning of residents in aged care facilities to prevent bedsores is... -
Benefits of private health insurance for seniors
SPONSORED STORY – It’s no secret that looking after your health and wellbeing early in life increases your... -
Better continence support available now
Workers across the growing aged care and disability support sectors are set to be better supported in delivering quality... -
20 years of supporting people with Parkinson’s in Western Australia
SPONSORED STORY – The Parkinson’s Western Australia (WA) Nurse Specialist Service has recently celebrated 20... -
Older Australians ‘less affected’ by loneliness
A new survey has surprised its researchers, revealing that older Australians may be less lonely than first thought. -
Research and contribution to ageing and cognitive decline recognised
An academic and research fellow with a focus on ageing and cognitive decline has been awarded for her work with the... -
Seniors only fitness studio set to benefit body, brain and community
A new gym dedicated to improving the wellbeing of older local residents is making waves in South Australia (SA), in the... -
New tailored medication service an easy pill to swallow
Older Australians will soon be able to access tailored medication management following a partnership between... -
Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people better supported in end of life thanks to new resource portal
The workforce supporting Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples through end of life and palliative care are set... -
Seniors’ needs in the spotlight for National Nutrition Week
The importance of positive eating habits and adequate nutritional intake among older Australians is once again in the... -
Sector celebrates opening of Global Centre for Modern Ageing
The doors to the future of ageing have officially been opened following the formal launch of the Global Centre for... -
Funding grants encourage communities to come together for continence
The issue of incontinence affects a large number of Australians, of all ages, but a second round of grant funding from... -
Royal Commission ins and outs announced
The much-anticipated announcement of those tasked with leading the Government’s Royal Commission into Aged Care... -
Funding boost to support stroke recovery
An additional $1 million research boost supporting new, innovative and cutting edge treatment options to aid stroke...
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