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Moira Dunsmore, University of Sydney; Annmaree Watharow, University of Sydney, and Emily Kecman, University of Sydney Our ageing population brings a growing crisis: people over 65 are at greater risk of dual sensory impairment (also known as “deafblindness” or combined ...

Community transport is a vital resource for older Australians, whether it be for the weekly grocery shop or to life-saving dialysis appointments, the service provides much more than just a ride from A to B. Around 237,500 older people, and ...

Hal Swerissen, La Trobe University In a country like Australia, we all expect that when we get old, we’ll be able to rely on a robust aged care system. But aged care providers can’t find staff and a crisis is ...

From dementia education and virtual companionship to physical activities and entertainment, mobile applications are becoming increasingly present in the provision of aged care in Australia. The Department of Health and Aged Care has recently announced a two year trial of ...

In a bid to empower carers and minimise drug-related harm in older people, a recent study by Monash University has identified the top 10 signs of adverse drug events to look for in aged care residents using psychotropic medication. Researchers ...

Aged Care Research and Industry Innovation Australia (ARIIA) hosted the 'Facing the Future' Conference earlier this month in Adelaide. Their theme: Living Well, Ageing Well and Dying Well. ARIIA chief Reuben Jacob said that research has shown that older people ...

A new self-reporting tool, developed by Murdoch University researchers, is likely to change the way early signs of dementia are detected in Australia. The McCusker Subjective Cognitive Impairment Inventory (McSCI) is a "46-item, self-report questionnaire that evaluates concerns across six ...

Innovative architectural design may not be what you traditionally think of when considering residential aged care spaces. However, with the Department of Health and Aged Care's Reimagining Where We Live: Aged Care Design Ideas competition the federal government has challenged ...

Research has found that older Australians are "tech-savvy and social but limited by cyber safety and scam concerns." The study, conducted by aged care provider Benetas, surveyed just over 1000 Australians aged 65 and over about their digital habits. Elyssia ...

Food and nutrition in residential aged care has been keenly discussed in Australian media recently, with rising living costs, Maggie Beer's Big Mission and the Department of Health and Aged Care's dedicated Food, Nutrition and Dining Hotline, all playing their ...