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"We can map that." Understanding the future demand for different kinds of health and aged services in your area and identifying the gaps will soon become a matter of consulting the map. Coming up at HISA 2013. more... [Wed 22/05/2013 12:00:00] |
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Mild cognitive decline reversible in older people How many books a person reads and how open they are to new experiences may tell us more than just about their personality and lifestyle. New research suggests these factors can help reverse mild cognitive problems in older age. more... [Fri 05/04/2013 12:00:00] |
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International prize for Australian research An Australian palliative care doctor has won a prestigious international award for her research in the area of delirium and palliation. more... [Fri 05/04/2013 12:00:00] |
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People with early onset dementia wanted Researchers are recruiting for people with younger onset dementia, their family members and carers for a study looking at the prevalence of the condition and services required to assist. more... [Thu 29/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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Pay no attention to anyone who tells you that seven is the 'magic number' of items of information we can keep in our brains, says Professor Gordon Parker. The best scientific evidence suggests it is four, not more. more... [Thu 29/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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A simple computer word-training program could help people with semantic dementia to regain lost word memory, a new study has found. more... [Tue 27/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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Two new reports, both released today, are further compounding the argument that dementia-related research needs more government dollars. more... [Tue 20/11/2012 12:00:00] |
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Age care investment in ageing brain research Generous donations from a prominent aged care provider have helped establish a world class multi-disciplinary, collaborative research centre on dementia and the ageing brain. more... [Tue 23/10/2012 12:00:00] |
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Working on our workforce issues The Commonwealth has just distributed more than $10 million to help the aged care sector conquer its workforce challenges. HammondCare will now roll out three of 26 government-funded workforce projects. more... [Tue 25/09/2012 12:00:00] |
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Another step towards Alzheimer's test Researchers in Sydney have taken another step forward in the pursuit of a definitive test for the early stages of Alzheimer's disease and similar forms of dementia. more... [Thu 28/06/2012 12:00:00] |
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The results of a new Australian trial shows that the direct application of a weak, non-invasive electrical current to the brain could not only treat a person's depression but also improve their cognition. more... [Thu 08/03/2012 12:00:00] |
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e-prescribing study finds unrivaled safety outcomes A news study supports the argument that electronic prescribing from the medication chart in aged care would significantly reduce medication risks and deliver improved health outcomes for aged care residents. more... [Tue 07/02/2012 12:00:00] |
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Is retirement a thing of the past? A dramatic drop in future home ownership figures may eliminate the option of retiring at age 65 or older, a housing expert said. more... [Tue 11/10/2011 12:00:00] |
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The Arts Health Institute makes people with dementia SMILE The SMILE study has concluded that humour therapy works just as well as antipsychotic drugs, without the side effects. A new organisation called the Arts Health Institute has been founded to keep the laughs coming. more... [Tue 20/09/2011 12:00:00] |
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Bosses do best in avoiding dementia A UNSW study has shown a clear link between brain size and integrity in elderly people and the number of people they managed and supervised in their working careers. more... [Thu 08/09/2011 12:00:00] |
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Opinion: Too much choice can be a risky business The Productivity Commission's goals and recommendations are generally laudable but there is some important work to do around understanding the relationship between choice and risk, says a UNSW academic more... [Thu 09/06/2011 12:00:00] |
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A blend of the academic and the practical Associate Professor has been appointed as the first Hammond Chair of Positive Ageing and Care. more... [Fri 11/02/2011 12:00:00] |
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Australian research reveals white matter's secrets Research from the UNSW School of Psychiatry has revealed the importance of neural networks in aged-related cognitive decline. more... [Tue 08/02/2011 12:00:00] |
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Link between acid and overactive bladder Aussie researchers suggest that lowering acidity levels in urine could help stop overactive bladder. more... [Wed 28/10/2009 12:00:00] |
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The Centre For Eye Health set to open next month will provide free eye tests for members of the general public. more... [Fri 03/07/2009 12:00:00] |
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