Articles with tag carers
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Partners of people with Parkinson's required Partners of people with Parkinson's disease are being sought for a new WA study into the way health professionals interact with family and friends of people with the condition. more... [Tue 12/03/2013 12:00:00] |
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A new paper by the Australian Human Rights Commission discusses potential policy reforms to recognise the contribution of unpaid carers in Australia. more... [Fri 01/02/2013 12:00:00] |
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Placing a loved one with dementia into residential care is 'the most difficult decision' a carer has to make, according to a new paper from Alzheimer's Australia NSW. more... [Thu 18/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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NARI is looking for volunteers to participate in a new research trial into depression, older age and caring. The reserach institute aims to investigate how exercise can improve the wellbeing and health of older carers. more... [Tue 16/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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A new study from the University of Sydney has revealed the profile of an 'average' carer. She's aged 70, in poor health and suffering under financial stress. more... [Tue 02/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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Victorians who care for an elderly relative are required to volunteer for a research study on depression, run by the National Ageing Research Institute. more... [Tue 11/09/2012 12:00:00] |
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The results are in from a comprehensive survey of people who care for a friend or family member with dementia. And in this area at least, it seems the government's latest reform package is right on the money. more... [Tue 26/06/2012 12:00:00] |
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People who are carers of elderly people are needed for a study of the impact of caregiving on carer health and wellbeing. more... [Fri 22/06/2012 12:00:00] |
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Life goes on after dementia diagnosis Life goes on after a diagnosis of dementia, and a new book launched by the Victorian arm of Alzheimer's Australia gives carers and people working aged care huge range of activities more... [Tue 29/05/2012 12:00:00] |
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Macquarie University researchers are offering free therapy to Sydney-based dementia carers as part of new treatment trial aimed to support the emotional health of carers. more... [Wed 21/03/2012 12:00:00] |
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A new WA study will investigate the link between dementia and sleep disturbances, and help those living with the disease and carers to get some much-needed shut-eye. more... [Tue 07/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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A research review confirms that caring for a person with dementia is itself a risk factor for dementia. more... [Tue 19/07/2011 12:00:00] |
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Do end-of-life carers have unmet needs? A new study is aiming to bring dignity and support to end-of-life patients and the people who care for them. more... [Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00] |
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Northern NSW Local Health District became the second NSW health service to trial telehealth as a way of managing chronic disease. more... [Tue 28/06/2011 12:00:00] |
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A new resource which details what community care staff can do to best support carers, has just been released. more... [Thu 09/12/2010 12:00:00] |
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A new group in regional Victoria has opened to support carers of people with dementia. more... [Thu 02/12/2010 12:00:00] |
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Carers NSW is urging aged care providers to look out for family carers in the lead up to National Carers Week. more... [Thu 07/10/2010 12:00:00] |
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Strong response to care workforce campaign More than a thousand people have applied for work as carers in the first two week of a state government campaign. more... [Mon 15/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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NSW campaign promotes caring professions A series of TV commercials has been launched in NSW encouraging people to consider a career as a carer. more... [Tue 02/02/2010 12:00:00] |
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The Commonwealth Government will give $4million worth of grants to over 250 respite providers through the NRCP. more... [Thu 14/01/2010 12:00:00] |
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Dementia carers suffer more severe grief A Queensland researcher is investigating why dementia carers suffer more following the death of a close family member. more... [Mon 30/11/2009 12:00:00] |
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Senior figures have highlighted the human side of Carers Week this year. more... [Tue 20/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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Focus on palliative care in aged care NSW's inaugural academic chair in palliative care will look at ways to improve end-of-life services in residential aged care. more... [Tue 06/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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A new site has been launched to provide information and support to carers of older people. more... [Tue 29/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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US expert talks up holistic dementia care Professor Constantine Lyketsos says people with dementia need medical, psychological and emotional support. more... [Thu 24/09/2009 12:00:00] |
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Dementia carers feel economic hardship A US expert has warned that people with Alzhiemer's disease and their families are being hit particularly hard by the current downturn. more... [Tue 12/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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A new report warns that there will be a shortfall of 150,000 carers for people with dementia by 2029. more... [Tue 05/05/2009 12:00:00] |
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The Commonwealth Government has provided funding to help carers undertake training in first aid. more... [Wed 29/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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$38 million funding top-up for carer programs Overnight respite and employed carer services have been granted ongoing funding commitments. more... [Thu 02/04/2009 12:00:00] |
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Lynne Stone has been recognised as the CFA's Carer of the Year after supporting her husband John for 17 years. more... [Fri 26/10/2007 12:00:00] |
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