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Bringing joy and laughter to dementia care in the home
They say laughter is the best medicine, and for St Luke’s Care in Sydney, this sentiment rings true in their innovative approach to dementia care.
Would dedicated hospitals for over 65s ease the burden on emergency departments?
A growing number of older patients occupying hospital beds has resulted in a need for innovative ways to reduce pressure on emergency departments. One Australian doctor believes a designated hospital for older patients could be the answer.
“Sexuality is a human right”: Normalising sexuality in aged care
US-based sexologist and psychologist Dr Nathalie Huitema says it’s time to normalise sexuality in older adults, reinforcing that any beliefs over it being a “complex” issue are only that way because society makes it so.
Community understanding is at the heart of dementia awareness
September is a big month for Dementia Australia. It’s arguably the centrepiece of their year as Dementia Action Week brings dementia awareness to the forefront of public conversations.
Is the food and nutrition hotline a costly solution?
The Government’s food, nutrition and dining hotline has been up and running for over a year, and with a $7.4 million price tag there are lofty expectations surrounding it and other food and nutrition reforms.
Malnutrition in aged care isn’t a problem to be swept under the rug
With four in ten aged care residents malnourished, aged care has a problem it cannot sweep under the rug.
Care Coordination expansion reduces unnecessary hospital presentations
In-home care service provider Silverchain is expanding its Care Coordination Support Service in a concerted effort to help people stay out of hospital.
Government-subsidised exercise classes could grow fitness engagement
Government-subsidised exercise classes could be the solution to keeping more older Australians active in affordable group classes, according to new research from Monash University.
Taking the initiative: A modern approach to workplace mental injuries
Major changes are occurring to WorkCover schemes across Australia with WorkSafe Victoria being the latest to modernise theirs, bringing in new eligibility requirements for mental injury claims.
Dementia’s impact on older Australians remains significant, report finds
Dementia’s impact on the older population has once again been laid bare following the release of Australia’s health 2024 with dementia still the leading cause of death of women and for people aged 85 and over.
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