A bone health lifestyle management resource has been produced for the one-in-three Australians aged fifty and over who suffer from osteoporosis.
Resources
Book provides road map for embracing old age
When faced with getting old, there are two options, according to international ageing advocate and author Marcus Riley. We can wither on the vine, or we can embrace our later years with positivity and passion.
Dementia app facilitates interaction through games
Dementia Australia has released a new iPad app to help family members connect and communicate with loved ones who are living with dementia through interactive games.
Dementia resource wins book award
A book on dementia which was co-authored by a person who has been living with the condition for ten years has been named the Australasian Journal on Ageing book of the year.
New resources to help prevent elder abuse
A new training program to educate aged care staff on how to support residents experiencing elder abuse and an abuse prevention framework have been launched.
Confused about the GST? Help is at hand for home care providers
The ATO has published information on the application of the Goods and Services Tax to the provision of home care services.
Avoiding unnecessary treatment for back pain
A suite of resources encouraging health professionals to diagnose and treat low back pain without the need for scans or surgery is available online.
Dads open up about autism in new film
The newly announced Labor candidate for Bennelong and former AMA president Brian Owler has spoken candidly about being the father of an autistic child in a new film about fatherhood and autism.
Indigenous end-of-life portal guides carers, policy makers
A new resource has been launched to guide health professionals and policy makers involved in providing end of life care for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.
Training resources for facilities target residents’ sight
New digital training tools aim to improve eye health and stop vision loss among aged care residents.
New resource helps providers run volunteer spiritual care programs
A new evidenced-based guide supports aged care organisations to establish and manage a volunteer program to deliver spiritual care to residents.
Online course offers primer on polypharmacy
Altura Learning is releasing a new online course to help careworkers, registered and enrolled nurses and management understand medication management issues associated with polypharmacy.
New autism guidelines aim for standard diagnosis
New national guidelines for the diagnosis of Autism Spectrum Disorders will have no impact on people who are currently supported by the NDIS, the federal government says.
Residents and staff walk to support mental health
Mutual aged care and assisted living provider Australian Unity has hosted a series of walks to raise awareness about mental wellbeing as part of international mental health week celebrations.
