USC Scientists Identify Genetic Variants Linked to Mobility Changes in Aging
In a new study, scientists from the USC Leonard Davis School of Gerontology have discovered genetic variations in a mitochondrial enzyme that may contribute…
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Staffing in Aged Care Sector at Crisis Point
Staff shortages in the sector have reached crisis point, with some workers doing shifts of up to 24 hours straight, the Aged Care Association…
2700 heartfelt pleas to Health Minister by members of NZNO
The New Zealand Nurses Organisation, Tōpūtanga Tapuhi Kaitiaki o Aotearoa (NZNO) says it received more than 2700 responses (in just two days) after inviting…
Rest Home Resident with Broken Leg Waited Three Days for Help
Following a serious fall which left her with a broken leg and needing surgery, a private Bay of Plenty hospital and a nurse were…
PainChek Roll-Out at Summerset’s Retirement Villages
PainChek, the app available on smartphones and tablets that enables digital pain assessments by using facial recognition technology, is the world’s first regulatory cleared…
Report Highlights Aged Care Crisis
Increased severity of illness in older people entering aged care, increased care costs and serious inequities in access to care highlight a sector in…
Opinion | Medicinal Cannabis Sector Deserves Celebration not Criticism
Author: Carmen Doran – Chief Executive of Helius Therapeutics The latest Ministry of Health data on medicinal cannabis uptake paints a positive picture. This…
Australia | Research Finds In-house Pharmacists Beneficial in Aged Care
Medicines are the most common treatments used in healthcare, especially for older people. But when they’re not used correctly, they can cause serious and…
Australia | Expression to Trigger Specific Actions in Virtual Reality
Our face can unlock a smartphone, provide access to a secure building and speed up passport control at airports, verifying our identity for numerous…
Pets in Aged Care Homes – Risks vs Benefits
Australia has launched a new online tool to assess whether individual pets can safely be accommodated in aged care homes, easing the stress for…
Australia | World First Study Links Dementia to Lack of Vitamin D
Dementia is one of the major causes of disability and dependency among older people worldwide, affecting thinking and behaviours as you age. But what…
Australia | St Basil’s charged after deadly COVID-19 outbreak
WorkSafe has charged St Basil’s Homes For The Aged In Victoria with nine breaches of the Occupational Health and Safety Act following a deadly…