Additional quality indicators for aged care introduced
The QI program is part of the Australian Government’s response to the Royal Commission into Aged Care Quality and Safety, with...
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QLD and NSW aged care homes prepare as a severe weather warning is issued
Floods have been found to cause approximately 20 percent of all deaths associated with natural hazards in Australia,... -
Upcoming 3G network closure may affect your access to emergency services
What types of devices could be affected by the upcoming 3G network closure? -
Eighty percent of older Aussies are not confident about their online safety
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First-of-its-kind charity launches to support older victims of cybercrime
After 10 years of distressed phone calls, the tech-xperts behind Geekify are committed to the launch of a new cyber... -
How old is ‘too old’ to drive?
If you believe you have reached a point of it being too unsafe for you to drive, then you will need to contact your... -
How staff and families differ on CCTV in aged care facilities
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Could pandemic planning for vulnerable people replace the need for vaccines?
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When should I check with an older person about hot weather?
Hot suburbs mean higher electricity bills, more heatwave deaths and a blistering environment. When should you check in... -
A gateway to fall prevention and healthy ageing
The Healthy Bones Australia 2023 report revealed half of all fractures are occurring in adults aged 50 – 69 years. -
Older people at risk of heart disorder from antipsychotic medications
Antipsychotic medications are often viewed as a last resort option for managing the aggressive symptoms of dementia, but... -
How to help older Australians cope with disasters
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How medications impact women differently than men — the new model for meds
Have you had a different reaction from your partner to the same medication? This could be why. -
Ageing isn’t synonymous with depression — Anglicare’s Prevention Program
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Who will benefit from the $10 billion dollar housing fund?
Australia’s social housing wait-lists have grown as the sector had continued to stagnate for over two decades.... -
Senior patients were more likely to be prescribed older medicines following stroke
Do we need new guidelines to provide newer-generation drugs for seniors? -
Seniors Card ‘scam’ website responded to Government warning
The website intended to charge senior Australians for a free service. -
A worm to catch diabetes?
New research conducted in Australia may have opened the door for people at risk of type two diabetes. -
Are self-driving cars safe for seniors?
Would you trust a self-driving car? The city of San Francisco might have some opinions on the matter. -
New COVID-19 variant ‘Eris’ and its potential impact on Aged Care
Ryan Gregory, professor of integrative biology at the University of Guelph in Ontario dubbed the new variant...
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