Aged Care News
Hospitalisation contributes to cognitive decline
The New York Times
March 8, 2010
Older people who are hospitalised for an illness are more likely to suffer from cognitive decline according to a study published in the The Journal of the American Medical Association.
See article here: Aging: Cognitive Decline and Hospitalization
Tasmanian aged care homes operating at a loss
ABC News
March 10, 2010
Tasmanian nurses and the aged care industry are holding crisis talks this week as many aged care providers face rising costs. Nurses are concerned over a lack of qualified aged care staff and an inadequate skills mix.
See article here: Nursing homes facing crisis, says nurses, industry
Aged care employers of choice for women
AustralianAgeingAgenda.com.au
10 March, 2010
A number of aged care organisations have been recognised as employers of choice for women. Many women choose to work in the aged care industry. The awards were compiled by the Equal Opportunity for Women in the Workplace Agency (EOWA).
See article here: Aged care recognised as a great industry for women
Diabetes and depression increase risk of dementia
University of Washington
March 5, 2010
A study published in the journal of Internal Medicine found that people with diabetes who suffer major depression are more than twice as likely to develop dementia than those with diabetes alone. Diabetes and depression have both been linked with an increased risk of dementia.
See article here: Major depression more than doubles risk of dementia among adults with diabetes
Mediterranean diet associated with reduced risk of brain damage
American Academy of Neurology
Press release
March 5, 2010
People who followed a Mediterranean diet were less likely to have damage to the brain associated with cognition and memory problems a study has found. A Mediterranean diet has been linked to lower incidence of heart disease, high blood pressure and Alzheimer's disease.
See article here: Mediterranean diet may lower risk of brain damage that causes thinking problems
Participants needed for driving and dementia study
University of Queensland
UQ News
March 4, 2010
A new study at The University of Queensland is exploring the needs and experiences of people with dementia and their carers as they stop driving.
See article here: Help for people who are stopping driving
Aged care nurses to benefit from scholarships
Department of Health and Ageing
March 1, 2010
Minister for Ageing, Justine Elliot today announced that $9.5 million in nursing scholarships are being made available to train or upskill up to 680 people as part of the Rudd Government’s investment in the aged care workforce.
See press release here: Investing in aged care workforce- $9.5 million for nursing scholarships
Study examines respect for older Australians
Department of Health and Ageing
March 2, 2010
A study by Deakin University and aged care provider Benetas has examined the issue of respect for older Australians and found that many younger generations lacked respect for their elders and found connecting with older relatives difficult due to lack of time and distance.
See press release here: Benetas/Deakin University Study Examines Respect for Older Australians
Catholic Health Australia: Every Australian has a right to aged care
Catholic Health Australia
March 1, 2010
Catholic Health Australia have called for every Australian to have a right to aged care. The organisation argue that Australians should have access to more community aged care services to help keep them at home for longer and a Medicare-style entitlement to help fund aged care.
See article here: Make aged care an entitlement: Catholic Health
Hospitals become aged care homes
couriermail.com.au
February 27, 2010
Queensland hospital beds are increasingly caring for elderly patients who should be cared for in high level aged care homes. The shortage of aged care beds is forcing many elderly people to remain in hospital.
See article here: Over-65s take up nearly half of teatment days
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