aged care
Sustaining changes: making deprescribing stick
Sustainability in deprescribing is about more than the environment – it’s about whether changes made to a medicines regimen can be maintained, one expert says For Advanced Pharmacy Australia’s MedsAware …
‘Once in a generation opportunity’ draws near
With the new Aged Care Act set to go live in only a couple of months, it’s imperative that pharmacists be financially supported to help people ageing at home, experts …
Should PPMP extend to aged care and GP settings?
Hospital pharmacists call for national medicines access equity for patients, and a more useful approach to medicines shortages Advanced Pharmacy Australia has released its 2025-26 federal pre-budget submission, in which …
Quantifying the dementia trajectory
Researchers deep dive into the survival ranges for those with dementia… and find out that predicting the need for nursing home care remains complex The average life expectancy of people …
Boost for aged care medication safety
Credentialed pharmacists to support more than 8,000 home care clients in expanded partnership, delivering HMRs, prescribing oversight, vaccinations and more Choice Aged Care is extending its existing support of Churches …
Concurrent funding for aged care pharmacists and RMMRs needed
Petition calls for RMMRs to be funded alongside aged care on-site pharmacists Withdrawing funding for Residential Medication Management Reviews (RMMRs) is not in the best interests of patients, a petition …
Constipation in older people
Pharmacists have an important role in determining the potential causes of constipation in older people, and providing advice on the most appropriate treatment options. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, …
Diabetes in older persons
The increasing prevalence of type 2 diabetes among older persons highlights the need for pharmacists conducting medication reviews to remain up to date with shifting evidence and guidelines. By Debbie …
Top 10 checklist for adverse drug events developed
Experts agree on 10 most important signs and symptoms of psychotropic adverse events to condense into an easy-to-use checklist, with pharmacists “perfectly placed” to help Aged care workers can now …
Falls prevention and management in older persons
Falls are the most common cause of hospitalisation and death due to injury among Australians aged 65 years and older. By Dr Jenny Gowan AM, PhD, Grad Dip Comm Pharm, …
‘Those are ongoing roles for pharmacists’
“I would argue that anyone entering aged care by definition should access palliative care,” says one expert As people increasingly act on their wish to age at home, there is …