Million dollar research projects aiming to protect seniors
Protecting seniors living in residential aged care is the primary focus of two new major research projects announced by...
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Dementia courses continue to support communities
Empowering local communities, carers and individuals living with dementia is all part of a series of free courses and... -
Statement sees SA minister step aside in lieu of state election and Oakden investigation report release
A resignation from the upcoming state election has come just days after the release of the interim report by the Senate... -
AWL advocates for an increase of animals in aged care
The aged care sector is being encouraged to embrace more ‘pet friendly’ services that allow the elderly to remain... -
Quality of food in aged care up for discussion again
Aged care peak bodies are hitting back at mainstream media reports based on data first released mid last year about the... -
Blood test bringing hope to those at risk of Alzheimer’s
Extensive international collaboration is behind an exciting new breakthrough into the identification of Alzheimer’s... -
Conference creates opportunity to advocate against elder abuse
Increased interactivity is at the heart of the 5th National Elder Abuse Conference which is looking to its attendees to... -
Seniors and shy cat proving to be a purr-fect combination
A second lease on life is being offered to Australia’s senior citizens and shy cats as part of a new program launched... -
Sleep apnea flagged as potential trigger for Alzheimer’s
A clinical study of patients with sleep apnea has been initiated by researchers at the University of Queensland’s... -
New study seeks seniors on the Sunshine Coast
Sunshine Coast seniors are soon to be in high demand as a new study hopes to engage with 50 locals as part of a trial of... -
Survey shows serious shortage for aged care respite
Accessing respite as a carer of an older Australian has been revealed an almost impossible task as research shows a... -
Aged care provider offering ‘Helping Hand’ to launch new technology
New technology developed by a collaboration between researchers, students, and experts from some South Australian... -
Getting physical is all part of healthy ageing
A two-year government funded study into physical exercise and healthy ageing has come to an end, highlighting the... -
New research aims to bring extent of elder abuse to the surface
A new project is currently underway to help build on the growing body of knowledge on the complex and sometimes hidden... -
Blogging for baby boomers offers a new way to connect
A new university course for seniors has helped to highlight the opportunities offered by the internet and technology age... -
Aged care quality in question once again
The quality of care received by older Australians in aged care facilities is once again rousing concern after a recent... -
Coffee café bringing a community together
Community spirit and the backing of a South Australian aged care provider is behind the launch of a new neighbourhood... -
It’s time to rethink the way we provide information to older Australians
Despite the digital revolution of the 21st Century, a new report has revealed that many older Australians still choose... -
Announced: Senior Australian of the Year
From the humble beginnings of a farming family background in Tasmania, it is biophysicist Dr Graham Farquhar’s love of... -
Research foundation funds dementia’s ‘best and brightest’
A number of projects are singing the praises of the Dementia Australia Research Foundation after they recently received... -
“Realistic” cost of dementia care in Australia released
New research by an Australian university has calculated the cost of providing health and residential care to a person...
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