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The NSW Government is making it easier for people aged over 65 to manage cost of living pressures and other life events with a new online information hub launched on nsw.gov.au. One in six NSW residents is aged over 65, with about two-thirds of Australian seniors receiving a government pension or allowance as their main … Continued
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Exploring how the gut microbiome may be key to the early diagnosis and development of treatments for Alzheimer’s disease and combining gene editing technology with artificial intelligence are just two of the projects to receive funding from the Dementia Australia Research Foundation’s 2023 Grant Round. The Dementia Australia Research Foundation today announced funding for 24 … Continued
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Research from UNSW Sydney’s Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) has evaluated the impact of a person-centred intervention on the quality of healthcare and clinical outcomes for people living with dementia, following hospitalisation. The research, published in the Journal of Alzheimer’s Disease, is one of the few studies which have successfully adapted the Kitwood model … Continued
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Brisbane-based technology company Conpago has attracted the attention of a global software giant as it prepares to roll out its digital customer management software into the home care and NDIS sectors. Jeff McKee, Group CEO of Jonas Software AUS Pty Ltd, a division of Jonas Software and a subsidiary of Constellation Software Inc, has taken … Continued
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Patients with painful hand osteoarthritis are needed to test an existing drug that showed promising results in a trial led by Monash University and Alfred Health. Published in The Lancet in late 2023, the stage 3 trial investigated methotrexate, a low-cost, effective treatment for inflammatory joint conditions such as rheumatoid arthritis and psoriatic arthritis. The … Continued
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Older Australians seeking information on how to stay safe online, protect their identity and recognise a scam will be able to learn directly from the ID Support NSW experts at the NSW Seniors Festival Expo 2024 on 13 and 14 March. The Expo is one of the signature events at the 2024 NSW Seniors Festival, … Continued
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Under embargo: 9:00 pm AEDT, 11 March A Centre for Healthy Brain Ageing (CHeBA) study provides compelling evidence for clinical practice to direct efforts toward preventing white matter damage in individuals with hypertension, to protect against cognitive decline and dementia. High blood pressure has a negative effect on many aspects of health and is also … Continued
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Keyton and Pickleball Australia today announce their partnership to expand the reach of Australia’s fastest growing sport, pickleball, and bring the fun, social connection and physical and mental health benefits of this fantastic, accessible sport to even more people across Australia. “Keyton is proud to partner with Pickleball Australia as a major sponsor, to support … Continued
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For Canberra environmental consultant Colin Trinder, 64, flying around Asia assessing planning projects, sitting on boards and chairing meetings is business as usual. But life could have taken a very different turn if he hadn’t acted when he lost his hearing. “There’s no doubt I would have had to quit my career – work would … Continued
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A new study from Monash University, in collaboration with Japan’s Institute for Health Economics and Policy, has revealed that only 11 per cent of Japanese aged care facility residents are prescribed regular painkiller medications, compared to nearly three-quarters (74 per cent) of Australia’s aged care facility population. Furthermore, the use of opioid painkiller medicines in … Continued
