senior health
Lack of beds puts ED elderly patients at risk of death
A survey from the Australasian College for Emergency Medicine has found that 70% of patients in emergency departments are waiting more than eight hours to get a hospital bed after …
NPS, Webstercare team up on antibiotics for UTIs
NPS MedicineWise and Webstercare have announced their latest collaborative Medicinewise Report to assist in the review of use of antibiotics for urinary tract infections in residential aged care facilities. The …
Pharmacists key in educating about dementia: Jon Kontopos
Pharmacy cognitive services are a vital part of providing help for people with dementia and their carers, says Jon Kontopos, CEO of Dementia Caring. Speaking during Dementia Awareness Month (September), …
Proton pump inhibitors linked to bone health risk
Researchers are urging caution in prescribing proton pump inhibitors, one of the world’s most commonly-issued drug groups, citing links to increased fracture risks in older Australian women. University of Queensland …
Clinical tips: dementia explained
Dementia should not be considered to be an inevitable and normal part of ageing, writes Louis Roller. “I’m just wandering, I think of things and then they go away …
Clinical tips: women’s health explained
Women’s health is a wide-ranging issue, and sometimes it’s all about asking the right questions, writes Karalyn Huxhagen I am a firm believer that pharmacists should undertake training in psychology …
MOOC Dementia course attracts unexpected participants
New research into the scope and success of the world’s first Massive Open Online Course (MOOC) in Dementia shows high completion rates and an unexpected demographic mix. Researchers from the …
Embrace professional services: Camden pharmacist
Forward pharmacy needs to be formally recognised in university pharmacy schools, and pharmacists given the tools to embrace professional services and counselling fully, says Bobby Afshari, owner of Blooms the …
Depression and cognitive decline link uncovered
There is a strong link between symptoms of depression and cognitive decline, new research from Edith Cowan University has found. Researchers examined 460 West Australian adults and found that people …
Pharmacist apathy – or lack of knowledge and care factor?
There’s no excuse for just going through the motions in pharmacy, writes Karalyn Huxhagen I admit to being one of those people who seek out the programs that can assist …
Ageing with mental illness requires planning: SANE
Planning ahead is essential but not common for many older Australians living with a mental illness, according to research by the national mental health charity SANE Australia. “Many people …
Incontinence and osteoporosis link
Osteoporosis weakens more than just bones, as new research suggests it is closely linked to incontinence in older women. Middle-aged and older women with osteoporosis have a much higher incidence …