Measuring more than recovery: new healthcare tool for older Australians
Older Australians account for almost half of all hospitalisations and more than half of total patient days, yet there is no consistent way to measure if […]
Spotlight on technology to protect older Australians from respiratory infections
Simple technology that harnesses ultraviolet light to ‘zap’ airborne viruses has been shown to significantly lower the number of respiratory infections in aged care facilities, paving […]
Throat microbiome holds clues to older Australians’ health
New research by Flinders University has uncovered a potential marker that could provide valuable insights into the overall health of older adults living in long-term aged […]
Waging war on ‘superbugs’ in aged care
There’s an urgent need for more careful antibiotic management to protect older people living in residential aged care from the dangerous spread of antibiotic resistant bacteria […]