Karen Keast - 07-09-2015

Helping patients is no new feat for Marg Sacre. But instead of nursing them back to good health, the retired nurse with more than 40 years’ experience is

AAP - 26-08-2015

A new study says more Australians are going to hospital for injuries from falls. Falls are sending more Australians to hospital than ever before,

AAP - 23-06-2015

A new study of 10,000 healthy, elderly Australians wants to find out if cholesterol-lowering drugs will lead to a longer, healthier life. Healthy,

Karen Keast - 17-06-2015

New Zealand’s allied health and nursing workforce has a role to play in finding solutions to alleviate the increasing demand on residential aged care, according to a

AAP - 26-05-2015

The rate of elderly people infected by flu in South Australia has more than doubled, the state government says. Elderly South Australians are

AAP - 19-05-2015

The operator of a Queensland aged care home found to be a serious risk to residents is seeking a judicial review of both the finding and sanctions. The operator

AAP - 27-03-2015

A group of Queensland aged-care homes targeted in a federal government audit blitz will be allowed to stay open, but have been told to improve in several key areas.

Karen Keast - 25-03-2015

Nurse to patient ratios in Australia’s aged care facilities will improve residents’ care and bolster the sector as a more attractive career path for nurses, according

AAP - 12-03-2015

Intensive lifestyle and health interventions on memory and thinking can help older people at higher risk of dementia. Healthy eating, exercise,

HealthTimes - 13-02-2015

As baby boomers retire over the next twenty years, what impact will this have on the delivery of aged care services? Forecasts of the impact of ageing baby boomers