Nation asked about “What Matters Most” in end of life
Australians of all ages and stages of life are being asked to reflect on “What Matters Most” from 20-26 May as part of National Palliative Care Week 2018.
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Fitness trackers could be the latest and greatest ‘fitspo’ for Australia’s older generations if research by Western Australia’s Curtin University is anything to go by.
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Significant implications on the way in which healthcare is delivered to nursing home residents following hospital discharge have been uncovered as part of a new collaborative study by researchers...
Rethinking ageing in the Commonwealth
Have you ever had the opportunity to hear how ageing impacts 2.4 billion people? The recent ‘Ageing in Common’ Conference by CommonAge and National Care Forum (UK) held in Berkshire, UK, brought...
Respite review raises calls for more funding
New research has formed the backbone of a submission made by a leading aged care provider to the Aged Care Financing Authority (ACFA) on the topic of respite, and the lack of it for older Australians...
Palliative care passed over in Review recommendations
Disappointment has cast a shadow on some major changes within the health industry’s Medicare Benefits Schedule (MBS) for one Australian peak body after it was revealed that palliative care was...
Nation’s first people at heart of new dementia research project grants
Five ground-breaking research projects targeting the high rate of dementia in some Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander communities have been announced as the recipients of $14 million in Federal...
Research shows benefit in bringing ballet to the lives of older adults
Older Australians are being encouraged to tie up their tutus and ballet shoes following the success of a recent research project run by Queensland Ballet.
Partnership produces high-quality palliative care resource
Leading universities, academics and health and aged care peak bodies have been key contributors in new online palliative care resources that were launched this week as part of the Department of...
Aged care asked to “Listen with Purpose”
The importance of listening, understanding and making connections between aged care staff and residents is being put front and centre as part of a new trial of a Listen with Purpose workshop in...
Advance care planning a “critical” part of healthy ageing
A new nationwide initiative is asking community groups, organisations, families and individuals to think about the future as part of the first ever National Advance Care Planning Week.
GPs visiting aged care homes say it’s a “frustrating experience”
Frustration stemming from inefficiencies and avoidable delays is plaguing Australian General Practitioners (GP’s) and their visits to residential aged care facilities, and potentially putting the...
Report “reveals” why seniors struggle to pay health costs
Concerns have been raised regarding the inflated charges imposed by Australian health professionals over the weekend and the impact it has on older Australians by advocacy group National Seniors.
Inaugural awards acknowledge “greatest contributions” to healthcare
The health facilities, teams and individuals making the greatest contributions to Australia’s healthcare community have been recognised as part of the inaugural Australian Healthcare Week Excellence...
Swallowing – it’s a serious issue
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