This week, we explore falls in aged care. According to the Australian Institute of Health and Welfare, 140,000 people over the age of 65 were admitted to hospital due to a fall in 2021-2022. Despit...

The Victorian Budget 2024/25 invests a record $13 billion in our public health system so all Victorians can get the right care, in the right place, at the right time. The Budget focuses on Vict...

 Sensory loss in older people is common. In Australia, 93% of people over 65 years of age are experiencing long term vision disorder, and 50% of people aged 60-70 have some kind of hearing los...

Everyone who works in health and aged care has an important role in providing high-quality, person-centred palliative care.Free education and training is available to improve the palliative care sk...

 Mobility is closely tied to our sense of independence, but also our social connectedness, activity and security.A person's wellbeing can be considerably compromised by a mobility restrict...

A large-scale participatory study led by QUT researchers has shown how optimising ward nursing physical assessment for early changes and trends in patient condition can enhance hospital safety.View...

There are a number of reasons why older adults are more likely to experience oral health issues.Older adults are becoming increasingly more likely to retain their natural teeth, which require ...

We established that we already have a current shortage of registered aged care nurses, residential care officers, and aged carers; we realised that the future demand for such workers is increasing ...

Iron deficiency occurs when there is inadequate iron in the body.The main causes include not eating enough foods that are rich in iron, difficulty absorbing iron through the stomach and bowel, and ...

Aged Care workers will receive a 23% pay rise after the Fair Work Commission delivered its decision in a long-running work value case. View full article...