It is time we were all a lot more ageing and death literate, writes Rosie Bonnin.
Research & Clinical
Staffing levels of greatest concern to workers
A lack of staff to provide basic care to residents is the most pressing concern of 90 percent of aged care workers, a national survey has found.
Research underway to inform support of older care leavers
A new study is investigating the key health impacts and aged care needs and experiences of senior Australians who grew up in out-of-home care.
Academics propose better conditions for aged care workers
A new report is calling for urgent reform of aged care working conditions and benchmarks for decent conditions to support the sector to provide high-quality services.
Summer flu cases speed up release of vaccine
The flu season is fast approaching and aged care workers and residents are among those recommended to have a vaccination, writes Natalie Soulsby.
Study finds cognitive link between dopamine, Parkinson’s
An Australian study suggests that dopamine treatment could reduce apathy in Parkinson’s disease and other neurological disorders including dementia.
Exercise program gets residents moving
A group walking program trialled across several retirement villages has resulted in residents increasing their daily step count and reducing their prolonged sitting time.
Book dispels myths about health issues due to “old age”
A new book warning about the impact of ageism and negative stereotypes on the medical care of older people is a must read for all in the aged care sector, writes Ngaire Hobbins.
The elder abuse plan doesn’t go far enough: opinion
An emphasis on vague goals like building momentum and safeguards in the national plan to tackle elder abuse would be better replaced by targeted funding of proven local services, writes Myfan Jordan.
Australian-first study trialling cannabis with residents with dementia
A West Australian study is investigating the impact of medicinal cannabis on the quality of life and behaviours of aged care residents living with dementia.
Australian dementia rates drop
Dementia rates are on the decline in Australia thanks to a shift towards healthier lifestyles, new research claims.
New study investigating link between resident frailty and their use of space
A provider and university collaboration is examining how aged care residents’ health changes over time with the support of a new specially-designed frailty screening tool.
Photography project identifies what residents value
Nature, relationships between staff and residents and leisure activities and social events are the three things that make living in aged care enjoyable, Queensland University of Technology research finds.
Scholarships aim to close gaps in palliative care services
Aged care nurses are among those awarded scholarships to complete postgraduate palliative care programs under a new initiative that aims to improve end-of-life care across settings.
