Study shows impact of hearing loss on socialisation
According to findings by online pollster YouGov, feelings of social isolation in older Australians could be lowered if hearing loss...
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Provider survey highlights reform concerns
Over two-thirds of aged care providers feel transition timeframes for new reforms are too fast while five in six say...
Home care a new focus area for ARIIA
The Commonwealth Government has announced further investment in Aged Care Research & Industry Innovation Australia to continue and expand its...
NARI shines a light on older people’s rights
More than 80 leaders, government officials, advocacy experts, industry representatives, academics, researchers, health and aged care professionals, and older people...
Health, social care workers needed for later life sexuality survey
Bond University researchers are looking for health and social care professionals to take part in a national survey to assess...
ARIIA launches to help transform aged care practice
The commonwealth-funded centre at Flinders University tasked with translating aged care research into practice has relaunched as Aged care Research...
Confusion, lack of confidence driving unspent funds
Older Australians may be failing to access services available under the Commonwealth home care program because they find the system...
Improving medication management for people with dementia
Poor communication and infrequent medication reviews are among barriers to effective medication management for people with dementia, a new study...
New ageing institute launched at UNSW
A new ageing research institute has been established at UNSW as one of four cross-disciplinary centres focused on finding solutions...
Falls prevention: another reason not to hate Brussels sprouts
A diet high in a wide range of vegetables, especially broccoli, Brussels sprouts, cauliflower and cabbage, may help older people...
Daily aspirin offers no benefits for over-70s
An Australian researcher who steered a landmark study says global guidelines about the use of low-dose aspirin to prevent common...
CDC and baby boomers a potent mix for future of home care
Front line home care workers are concerned about the incoming generation of savvy, self-aware and demanding baby boomer clients and...