aged care Archives - Page 2 of 11

New ARC Research Hub to focus on personalised in-home care

Aug 16, 2019

A new Australian Research Council (ARC) Research Hub is working to address the growing need for effective, affordable and safe personalised in-home and in-residential care solutions using technology to create…

Delivering the assisted living needs of the future

Aug 16, 2019

Australians will live in their homes longer using cutting-edge technology in ‘smart homes’. (more…)

Funding boost for aged care research

Aug 12, 2019

Older Victorians will receive better care and support to age well, thanks to ongoing research funded by the Victorian Government and led by the National Ageing Research Institute (NARI). (more…)

Aged care employees making a difference to the lives of people living with dementia

Aug 7, 2019

On Aged Care Employee Day, Dementia Australia acknowledges the hundreds of thousands of people working in the industry across Australia. (more…)

Plan for healthy ageing in the Torres Strait

Jul 31, 2019

James Cook University researchers will investigate how elderly Torres Strait Islanders can be helped to stay in their own homes and on Country for as long as possible. (more…)

Creating “best days” to help stave off dementia

Jul 29, 2019

Researchers at the University of South Australia have won more than $1.2 million from the National Health and Medical Research Council (NHMRC) to uncover the aspects of diet and activity…

New disability home brings Ballarat families together

Jul 23, 2019

People living with a disability in Ballarat are now receiving care closer to home and closer to family and friends, thanks to the Victorian Government. (more…)

Elderly Victorians getting the care they deserve

Jul 23, 2019

Elderly Victorians in public aged care will have access to better facilities to ensure they’re receiving the best possible care, thanks to a Victorian Government funding boost. (more…)

Helping our hard-working carers look after themselves

Jul 17, 2019

Carers are getting more opportunities to be healthy, active and well with applications now open for grants to help local carer groups across the state, thanks to the Victorian Government.…