Ageing

New research highlights the crucial role good primary care plays in preventing hospitalisation of people in the aged care system.

The new framework aims to monitor quality use of medicines in residential aged care homes.

New recommendations for preventing and managing frailty in community-dwelling older adults have been released.

Advance care planning provides peace of mind for patients and families facing unexpected health challenges.

New clinical practice guidelines represent a major step in supporting safe and appropriate use of medicines in older people

Annika Howells

With strengthened standards now in place, organisations have the mandate and the tools to treat transitions of care as a core unit of safety in aged care.

Simon Grof

Embedding specialist geriatricians directly into the emergency department can help identify older adults who can be managed safely outside of an acute hospital stay.

Simon Grof, Jonathan Beavers, Katrina Sands

Falls remain one of the most serious health risks for older Australians, particularly those living in residential aged care. Each year, more than 144 000 older people are hospitalised, and more than 6 000 die from fall-related injuries. For many, the consequences include loss of mobility, independence and quality of life.

Shauna Hurley

Australia’s aged care system is undergoing a necessary transformation — one that places the rights and dignity of older people front and centre. At the heart of this is the need to minimise restrictive practices, including the use of chemical restraint.

Simon Grof, Melanie Tan