Innovation

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.

The launch of ChatGPT Health sharpens the spotlight on how AI is already being used across aged care and healthcare. While purpose-built tools promise safeguards, ungoverned use of public AI platforms is exposing providers to serious privacy, clinical and governance risks that boards and executives can no longer ignore.

Australia’s rising life expectancy is reshaping the future of aged care. As longevity and healthy ageing extend, providers will need to rethink care models, workforce design and the role of wellness, technology and independence across later life.

Intergenerational care continues to go from strength to strength. Advocates and experts hope to see an uptick in providers crafting programs to bring young and old together to be healthier and happier.

A Senate order to disclose information surrounding government spending on aged care digital upgrades, has been defied by the aged care minister. Calls for transparency and accountability grow.

Researchers have uncovered a tiny protein and its functioning in the brain that could change pain relief forever.

In an age of email noise, cutting through the fluff is a critical edge that providers must adopt. RFBI’s Anna-Maria Wade leverages her insight to avoid email openers that damage trust.

Victorian aged care facility floored by $1.7 million gift to help modernise dementia wing.

While timing of resources has yet again raised eyebrows, leveraging resources to uplift all demographics to be aware of aged care regulation is important as a nation.

The inexplicable cruelty of childhood dementia must be met with a powerful collective of brilliant minds across government, health and aged care. Systemic support is needed for the children and families trying to navigate this unthinkable condition.