Agitation and aggression are common symptoms of dementia, and can be extremely challenging to manage, not only for the person experiencing the symptoms, but also for families and carers. But new research is shining a light on this complex field, and has revealed that non-pharmacological interventions, such as touch therapy, outdoor activities, and music, can...
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Treatment-Resistant Depression can be hard to spot in older people – and even harder to treat. But a new government grant into innovative therapies for mental illnesses could change all that.
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The aged care ministry has been promoted to the highest level of government in the wake of the devastating COVID-19 pandemic and amid repeated scandals in the sector and a royal commission. The changes are part of a highly anticipated cabinet reshuffle, brought about by the departure of former finance minister Mathias Cormann. Much...
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