Focus on a ‘geriatric giant’ of healthcare
Along with dementia and incontinence, falls in the elderly constitute one of the three “geriatric giants” of healthcare. Falls affect...
home-modifications
Why low home mods quotes could be costly
The focus on value-for-money criteria in home modification schemes is having some unintended consequences, writes Dr Andrew Martel. The adoption...
Consumer-friendly app launched to guide on home mods
DIYmodify app is a decision guide for consumers on home modifications A world-first app has been launched to support older...
New consumer app to help navigate assistive technology market
A free tablet app has been released to support Australians with disability to identify the range of assistive equipment and...
Adapting the home environment: training program shares best practice
A series of home modification training workshops for occupational therapists, health professionals and builders are being held around Australia in...
Setting a new standard in home modifications
Home modifications produce improved outcomes when they are embedded in a reablement approach and focus on early intervention, write Dr Courtenay...
Home modifications reduce reliance on care: study
Australian-first research has shown that modifying the home of a community care client can reduce the need for care by...
Opinion: Housing is the missing piece in the reform puzzle
The looming problem of whether Australia’s housing stock is fit to enable older people and people with disability to age...