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When continence becomes the tipping point: A co-designed dementia course reaches 5,000 carers globally
Researchers from the National Ageing Research Institute have developed a co-designed online course supporting carers of people living with dementia who experience incontinence. The course has reached more than 5,000 learners globally, highlighting the growing demand for practical, dignity-focused continence education in aged care.
Senate backs RN prescribing reform – what could it mean for aged care?
The Senate Committee has recommended legislation enabling designated registered nurses to prescribe PBS medicines from July 2026. Aged care providers are examining what the reform could mean for medication access, workforce pressure and funding clarity.
New national guide launched to support medication management improvement in aged care
Monash University and Flinders University have released a practical guide to help aged care leaders establish quality improvement collaboratives to strengthen medication management and governance across sites.
WA moves to fund free RSV vaccines for aged care residents
Western Australia will fund free RSV vaccinations for residential aged care residents aged 65+, becoming the first state to do so. The move raises questions about national consistency and preventive health funding for older Australians.
Aloe vera could play a role in fighting alzheimer’s disease – scientists discover natural plant compound may hold key to unlocking treatment progress
Researchers find compound in the Aloe vera plant that may direct a key focus in developing treatments to tackle Alzheimer’s disease.
Ultraviolet technology a resource to save lives in aged care – south australian study finds encouraging results in fighting respiratory infections
South Australian study finds germicidal ultraviolet (GUV) light technology to be a viable and integral step in safeguarding seniors against influenza spread, contraction and illness.
Hotel-apartments full of fluey students and no healthy volunteers fell ill – bold experiment a potential game-changer in understanding flu spread
Innovative study unveils game-changing possibilities in flu management. When a room full of sick students didn’t infect their middle-aged volunteer carers, researchers sat up and took note.
Developing insight over degeneration – study sheds light on potential benefit of influenza immunisation to decreased risk of Parkinson disease
New study indicates possible link between immunisation against influenza at middle age and the potential for decreased risk of Parkinson disease later in life.
Meeting the cruelty of cognitive decline with gentleness, kindness and brilliance – Dr Samtani understands the power of social connection to nourish and strengthen our brains
Dr Samtani, researcher and clinical psychologist shares the deeply personal and professionally brilliant behind the latest in brain health. An open and moving account of a professional inspired to deeply impact in an area of complexity and struggle, in working to provide substantiated hope.
Algorithms overriding clinicians: why aged care’s new IAT system is eroding trust and burning out assessors
As Australia’s new IAT assessment system goes live, assessors report being overruled by rigid algorithms and left questioning their professional judgement – and their future in the sector. With older Australians being under-classified and under-supported, leaders are asking: Has efficiency trumped clinical care?
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