Dementia Named as Leading Cause of Death in Australia
AUSTRALIA | Dementia has been revealed as the leading cause of death in Australia, replacing ischaemic heart diseases, according to new research. The latest…
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Funding for Dementia Awareness
AUSTRALIA | More than AUD 300,000 has been awarded to 10 Dementia groups to raise awareness in diverse communities and cultural hubs across Australia….
Oral Health Care Decline
The New Zealand Dental Association has outlined how the latest health survey shows stalled progress and declining access to oral health care. The 2024/25…
Broken Sector Poses Threat to Elderly
A broken aged care sector is harming the elderly, according to the New Zealand Nurses Organisation, following the release of damaging data. A new…
Digital Inclusion Concerns
AUSTRALIA | Industry leaders have voiced their concerns about the decline in digital inclusion among seniors and what needs to be done to fix…
Addressing Ageism Among Workforce
AUSTRALIA | A new report has prompted industry leaders to address ageism within the health and aged care sectors of the medical profession. Addressing…
Commissioner Calls for Practical Plan
The Retirement Commissioner has called for cross-party action on the retirement income system, laying out a practical plan for what to do now while…
Health Committee Reports Inquiry Findings
The Health Committee has reported findings of its inquiry into Aged Care to the New Zealand parliament, outlining suggestions for the Government. The Health…
Impacts of Clogged Drains in the Brain
New research has uncovered that clogged ‘drains’ in the brain can be an early sign of Alzheimer’s disease, according to NTU Singapore scientists. “Drains”…
Blue Lotus Officially Opens
THAILAND | Blue Lotus Active Senior Living Resort in Thailand has officially opened, combining health care, hospitality and lifestyle for longer stays. The Blue…
Zero-Silica Focus
Industry leader has called on major players to join the move to zero-silica, upon the opening of New Zealand’s first stone factory of its…
Resources Launched for Queensland Providers
AUSTRALIA | Regional and remote aged care providers in Queensland now have access to a new suite of free workforce planning resources designed to…